The Good Tech Companies - Inside Arrington Capital: How Will Arrington Capital's New Partners Shape Its Web3 Future?

Episode Date: May 23, 2025

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/inside-arrington-capital-how-will-arrington-capitals-new-partners-shape-its-web3-future. Arr...ington Capital appoints Ravi Kaza as CIO and promotes Colton Conley to Partner, strengthening its Web3 investment strategies. Check more stories related to tech-stories at: https://hackernoon.com/c/tech-stories. You can also check exclusive content about #arrington-capital, #web3, #blockhain, #cryptocurrency, #dlt, #good-company, #hiring, #bitcoin, and more. This story was written by: @ishanpandey. Learn more about this writer by checking @ishanpandey's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Arrington Capital appoints Ravi Kaza as CIO and promotes Colton Conley to Partner, strengthening its Web3 investment strategies.

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Starting point is 00:00:00 This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Inside Errington Capital How will Errington Capital's new partners shape its Web3 future? By Aishan Pandey Could new leadership appointments at Errington Capital signal a fresh wave of innovation in Web3 investments? Errington Capital recently announced Ravi Kazaz its new partner and chief investment officer, CIO, alongside promoting Colton Conley to partner. This move underscores the firm's ongoing strategy to expand its presence and deepen
Starting point is 00:00:31 expertise in digital asset markets. Ravi Kazza Bridging traditional finance and digital assets. Ravi Kazza joins Arrington Capital with over 25 years of investment experience, notably at prominent firms such as Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Capital Management and Seasons Capital Management, a firm he founded in 2003. Under his leadership, Seasons Capital Management became a multi-billion-dollar alternative investment manager, registered with the SEC.
Starting point is 00:00:59 Kaza, an early advocate for digital assets since 2015, has extensive experience in cryptocurrency markets through direct investments, hedge funds, and venture funds. His role as CIO at Arrington Capital is expected to strengthen the firm's position in both venture capital and liquid market trading. I have been a long-time limited partner and advisor to the fund and enjoy the creativity of the deal structures that Arrington Capital puts together," Kaza remarked, highlighting his long-standing involvement and future vision for the fund and enjoy the creativity of the deal structures that Arrington Capital puts together," Casa remarked, highlighting his long-standing involvement and future vision for the fund. Colton Conley A Strategic Promotion with Web3 Insights Colton Conley, who joined Arrington Capital as a principal in 2023, now steps into a partner role.
Starting point is 00:01:40 Conley's background is deeply rooted in Web 3 and decentralized finance, DeFi. He founded Prime Protocol, a cross-chain lending protocol, which successfully raised over $3 million in 2022 from notable firms including Arrington Capital, Framework Ventures, and Jump, prior to its exit in 2024. Conley previously served as a quantitative trader at Citadel in the global fixed income division after graduating from Yale University. His understanding of blockchain technologies and capital markets has been crucial in identifying successful early-stage Web3 ventures for Arrington Capital, including investments in companies
Starting point is 00:02:17 such as Redstone, Rilla, Space & Time, and Apriori. Conley emphasized his excitement about his expanded role, stating, It has been fantastic to work alongside the team at Arrington Capital. We continue to see unique deals and push the envelope with what is possible. Impact of leadership changes on Arrington Capital. Arrington Capital founder Michael Arrington noted the strategic value of these appointments, emphasizing Kaws' proven record in disruptive technologies and Conley's unique capability in engaging with technical founders. These changes arrive as the Web3 industry matures
Starting point is 00:02:50 and converges increasingly with traditional financial markets, and Evolution Errington Capital appears ready to navigate. The company's recent investments such as DeFi Development Corporation, Dollar DFDV, and Nakamoto, Dollar KDLY, highlight their focus on digital innovation. These new appointments suggest that Arrington Capital is doubling down on its commitment to supporting innovative Web3 startups, aiming to stay at the forefront of digital asset investment. Opinion and Final Thoughts
Starting point is 00:03:20 Arrington Capital's latest leadership changes signify a calculated move towards deepening expertise and aligning closer with emerging opportunities within the Web3 space. The experience of Kaza in traditional and digital financial markets combined with Conley's deep Web3 knowledge positions the firm advantage a sleigh. The real test for Aarrington Capital will be how effectively these new leadership dynamics translate into strategic investments and growth. If history serves as our reliable indicator, the integration of seasoned experience with fresh insights could propel Arrington Capital to new heights.
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