Anjan Vinod

Anjan Vinod is Principal at ParaFi Capital, an investment firm specializing in blockchain and digital assets, based in New York, NY. In this role, he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments within the decentralized finance (DeFi), blockchain infrastructure, and FinTech sectors. His work focuses on early-stage and growth-stage digital asset investments, with a particular emphasis on innovative protocols and financial technologies.

Before joining ParaFi Capital in 2019, Anjan held faculty and consulting positions at the Blockchain Research Institute and Blockchain at Berkeley, where he contributed to research and advising on blockchain applications and industry adoption. These roles gave him substantial expertise in the emerging cryptocurrency and distributed ledger space, which he leverages in his investment activities.

Anjan holds a degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and has demonstrated a strong academic and professional background in blockchain, digital assets, and financial technology. He is recognized for his contributions to advancing institutional investment in blockchain technologies and supporting the development of next-generation digital finance platforms within the investment industry.