Era Qian

Era Qian is the head of Digital Asset Investment at Matrix Capital, a prestigious hedge fund managed by industry veterans with a substantial $10 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM).

With a strong focus on technology investments, particularly in internet, software, semiconductor, consumer, and financial technology sectors, Era and her team at Matrix Capital excel in supporting innovative entrepreneurs in the realm of disruptive technologies from their early to growth stages.

Before joining Matrix, Era played a pivotal role at Galaxy Digital, a prominent $1.2 billion Digital Asset investment fund, concentrating on various strategic investments including enterprise digitization, consumer fintech, regulation technology, blockchain, and capital market infrastructure. Her responsibilities also included overseeing the Asia market segment for global corporate development initiatives at Galaxy.

Era's notable career also includes positions such as Partner at 8 Decimal Capital in New York and a tech private equity investor at the Inkwell group, showcasing her diverse expertise in the financial and technology sectors.

Era Qian is a highly qualified professional with a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and Information System from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Georgetown University, highlighting her strong educational background.

Her extensive professional experience spans across various well-known organizations, including holding roles such as Founder at Edge, Principal & Head of Digital Assets at Matrix Capital Management, Principal Investment at Galaxy Digital, and Partner at 8 Decimal Capital among others.

Era Qian's skill set encompasses a range of areas including Software, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Venture Capital, Corporate Development, Private Equity, Hedge Fund management, Cryptocurrency, and Blockchain technology, making her a well-rounded professional with in-depth knowledge of the industry trends and emerging technologies.