Franklin Bi

Franklin Bi is a General Partner at Pantera Capital, a leading blockchain investment firm.13 He has spent over 10 years building and investing in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.2

Professional Background

Franklin joined Pantera Capital in 2022 and was recently promoted to General Partner in April 2024.4 In his role, he focuses on supporting and accelerating the firm's portfolio companies.1 His areas of expertise include DeFi, infrastructure, consumer applications, and gaming within the blockchain space.3

Previous Experience

Before joining Pantera, Franklin held several notable positions:

1. Vice President and Blockchain/Crypto Strategy Lead at J.P. Morgan, where he was a founding member of the Blockchain Center of Excellence in 2015.1
2. Founding Partner at Scale8 Partners, a blockchain-focused strategy consulting firm.1
3. Associate Director at Wachsman.1
4. Early-stage investor at ff Venture Capital.1
5. Advisor to founders at Techstars.1

Education

Franklin graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Economics, concentrating in Finance, Management, and Entrepreneurship.12 He was also a Benjamin Franklin Scholar and Joseph Wharton Scholar, participating in the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business with a focus on Chinese language.2

Skills and Interests

Franklin is known for his technical background and expertise in blockchain technology. He is passionate about supporting builders in the crypto space and leveraging his experience to navigate the evolving blockchain landscape.3 Additionally, he has full professional proficiency in Chinese.2