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About
Kevin Li is a Research Analyst at ParaFi Capital, based in Philadelphia, PA. In his current role, he specializes in the analysis and due diligence of digital assets, with a particular focus on blockchain technologies and decentralized finance (DeFi), supporting ParaFi's investment strategies in both public and private crypto markets. His responsibilities include conducting fundamental research, evaluating on-chain metrics, and assessing tokenomics to inform investment decisions within the crypto and DeFi sectors.
Prior to joining ParaFi Capital, Kevin held analytical roles including Data and Research Analyst at Artemis, where he contributed to digital asset research and data-driven investment reports. He also serves as Co-Director of Investments at Penn Blockchain, where he oversees blockchain-focused investment initiatives and leads educational efforts on digital asset strategies.
Kevin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Financial Economics from Columbia University, equipping him with a robust foundation in economic theory and quantitative analysis. His expertise lies in bridging traditional finance principles with blockchain-based asset evaluation, making significant contributions to investment research within the cryptocurrency and DeFi industries.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParaFi Capital | Research Analyst | Sep 2025 to Present | — |
| Penn Blockchain | Co-Director of Investments | Jan 2025 to Present | — |
| Artemis | Fundamental and Data Analyst | May 2025 to Sep 2025 | 🔍Conducted in-depth analyses on CoreWeave, MicroStrategy, Coinbase, Hyperliquid, and Ethereum, focusing onmarket size, product differentiation/moat, and valuations framekworks.
🔍Sourced and indexed ... |
| NLVC | Analyst | Mar 2024 to Sep 2024 | 🔍 Conducted comprehensive financial analysis and valuation of legally compliant cryptocurrency exchanges (Coinbase and Robinhood), as well as AI-data platform, Palantir. This involved examining compa... |
| Keo Plus Ai | Co-Founder and CEO | Nov 2019 to Dec 2023 | Keo Plus Ai is an ed-tech startup backed by top tech investors Amino Capital(ZOOM, Chime Bank, Dfinity) and Mandra Capital(Chronicled, WakeData, 易快报). We are transforming the education landscape with ... |
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelors, Financial Economics
2019 — 2024
Middlesex School
2016 — 2019
Others at Parafi Capital LP (4)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Investment Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| Vice President, Investment Team | United States | |
| Partner and Portfolio Manager | United States |
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