Karan Rajpal

As a Crypto Fellow at one of the world's largest endowments, I played a pivotal role in expanding their digital asset strategy. I demonstrated the superior risk-adjusted returns of crypto investments, which led to a substantial 40% increase in the endowment's crypto allocation. I also built and managed relationships with over 30 crypto fund managers, creating a robust pipeline for future investment opportunities. Additionally, I spearheaded educational initiatives across the organization, particularly focusing on Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), helping the team understand how these innovations enable better business models with lower capital expenditure and enhanced network security.

During my tenure at Borderless Capital, I progressed from Investment Analyst to Investment Associate, ultimately managing over $250 million of Partners' capital.

My focus on emerging protocols, positioned the fund at the forefront of DeFi and DePIN innovation. I expanded the firm's global reach by cultivating strategic relationships with Asian venture capital funds and family offices.

One of my proudest achievements was leading the investment committee for the Web3 Climate Impact Tree Fund, and contributed to planting over 300,000 trees globally, demonstrating how blockchain technology can drive meaningful environmental impact.

At OSTC, a premier liquidity provider across major global exchanges including CME, LIFFE, and ICE, I managed a diverse portfolio of over 20 futures products spanning interest rates, energy, and commodities. My responsibilities encompassed strategic trading decisions and risk management for positions across these asset classes. This role provided me with deep expertise in derivatives markets and institutional trading operations, laying the foundation for my understanding of complex financial instruments and market dynamics that would later prove invaluable in my venture capital career.

At UBS, I developed sophisticated client-facing portfolio dashboard solutions for Financial Advisors and Private Wealth clients, integrating real-time asset visibility with personalized risk and return metrics. My work bridged the gap between complex financial data and user-friendly interfaces, demonstrating how technology can enhance client relationships in wealth management. This experience provided me with valuable insights into client needs and technological solutions in financial services, skills that have been instrumental throughout my career in finance and venture capital.