Current Firm
Jump Crypto
Focus
Web3, Fintech
About Kanav Kariya
Kanav Kariya rose from University of Illinois intern to president of Jump Crypto's 100+ person team in just a few years, transforming the firm from a traditional East Coast trading operation into one that builds core crypto infrastructure like Wormhole and Pyth Network. He serves as the public face of the historically secretive HFT firm, acting as a cultural bridge between high-frequency trading and Web3 builder communities while emphasizing hands-on governance participation and ecosystem contribution rather than purely financial backing.
Focus Areas
Web3FintechCybersecurity
Investment Stage
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+