ParaFi Capital

ParaFi Capital is an alternative asset management and technology firm based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2018, it focuses on liquid and venture investment strategies within the digital asset ecosystem, including companies in fintech and blockchain. As one of the earliest institutional investors in the blockchain industry, ParaFi has established itself as a trusted partner for leading global institutions. The firm aims to leverage its expertise to identify and support innovative companies operating in this rapidly evolving sector.

Benjamin Forman

Founder and Managing Partner

Ryan Navi

Managing Director

Adrian Uberto

COO and Partner

Past deals in Collectibles

Courtyard.io

Venture Round in 2024
Courtyard.io is a platform that facilitates the conversion of physical collectibles into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), enabling secure and instantaneous ownership transfers without the need to physically move the items. By tokenizing collectibles, Courtyard.io enhances the liquidity of these assets and simplifies the authentication process for transactions within the collectibles market. The platform offers secure storage for physical items in vaults, creates three-dimensional representations of these assets, and mints them as NFTs on the blockchain. This innovative approach not only redefines ownership of physical goods but also fosters a community where collectors can showcase their collections in the metaverse.

yoloyolo

Seed Round in 2022
YoloHub is a developer of a gaming platform that facilitates connections between non-fungible token (NFT) owners and brands, particularly in the fashion and lifestyle sectors. The platform aims to bridge the gap between leading NFT intellectual property holders and various brands, enabling them to collaborate on merchandise sales. By doing so, YoloHub provides opportunities for growth and new revenue models for both the brands and the NFT IP holders, fostering an environment where digital currency assets can be effectively monetized. Through this innovative infrastructure, YoloHub seeks to enhance the engagement between NFT creators and brand partners, driving value in the evolving digital marketplace.

Jambb

Seed Round in 2021
Jambb is a digital collectibles platform that focuses on creating sustainable and inclusive entertainment experiences. The company enables comedians to own and monetize their best content, merchandise, and performances, facilitating new revenue streams while connecting with a diverse fan base. Through its platform, entertainers can authenticate and uniquely identify ownership of their work, allowing fans to acquire, share, and engage with memorable moments such as jokes, bits, and specials. Additionally, Jambb supports open secondary markets, enhancing the value proposition for both creators and fans by fostering an economy around digital collectibles in the comedy space.

Rarible

Seed Round in 2021
Rarible is a community-centric marketplace specializing in non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which enables users to create, buy, and sell digital collectibles secured by blockchain technology. The platform facilitates the trading of digital assets and intellectual properties through the use of NFT tokens, allowing for the licensing of various digital content. Rarible also provides a range of tools, including a custom community marketplace builder and an API, to assist users in developing NFT functionalities tailored to their needs. This focus on community engagement and user empowerment distinguishes Rarible in the rapidly evolving NFT landscape.
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