Alex Marinier

Alex Marinier is the Founder and General Partner of New Form Capital, a venture capital firm based in New York that focuses on blockchain and cryptocurrency investments.13 Here's a comprehensive overview of his background and career:

Education and Early Career

Alex Marinier graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's Degree and a minor in Real Estate.12 He also attended Rye Country Day School.1

His career in finance began in 2013 when he worked as a Credit Analyst at Angelo Gordon for less than a year.1 Following this, he moved to Blackstone, where he served as an Analyst from 2014 to 2016.12

Venture Capital Experience

DCM Ventures

From 2016 to 2019, Marinier worked as a Venture Investor at DCM Ventures in Menlo Park, California.1 During his time at DCM, he:

• Worked directly with the firm's founder, David Chao
• Focused on emerging technologies, including blockchain
• Became the "blockchain guy" internally at DCM
• Made several successful blockchain investments for the firm5

New Form Capital

In 2019, Marinier founded New Form Capital in New York.15 As Founder and General Partner, he:

• Focuses on seed-stage investments in blockchain and cryptocurrency startups
• Invests in the range of $100K to $10M, with a sweet spot of $1M4
• Has made at least 6 investments on record, including in companies like tread.fi, Tres, Chaos Labs, and Compound4
• Aims to bridge traditional Wall Street firms with blockchain technology5

Investment Philosophy and Approach

Marinier's approach at New Form Capital includes:

• Focusing on the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology
• Providing value-add services to portfolio companies, such as talent recruitment and networking
• Helping to connect traditional financial institutions with blockchain-based financial services5

Alex Marinier's experience spans traditional finance, venture capital, and blockchain technology, positioning him as a notable figure in the evolving landscape of financial technology and cryptocurrency investments.