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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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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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