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Leon Mirochnik, CFA
Driving value in the alternative investment industry in Asia and US
Leon Mirochnik is a prominent figure in the investment industry, particularly in the areas of Web 3, venture capital, and digital assets. He is currently a Managing Partner at Tagus Capital, a UK FCA-regulated Web 3 venture capital fund.1
Professional Experience
Leon's career spans over 18 years across Asia and the United States, during which he has held several key positions:
- General Partner at Tagus Capital (2021 - Present): He sits on the venture capital investment committee and executive committee.1
- Founder and Principal of Ocean Avenue Partners (2020 - Present): A financial services firm focusing on strategic business development initiatives in Web 3 and Fintech industries.1
- Head of Business Development at Diginex (2018 - 2020): Led the capital raise for the first NASDAQ listing of a cryptocurrency exchange.1
- JV Partner at CLSA (2015 - 2018): Developed ETFs on the Hong Kong Exchange and Asia-focused hedge funds.1
- Head of Business Development at Enhanced Investment Products (2014 - 2018): Led the development of 11 ETFs listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.1
- Vice President, iShares Capital Markets at BlackRock (2013 - 2014).1
Education and Qualifications
Leon holds a BA in Psychology and Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a member of the CFA Society in Hong Kong and Los Angeles.5
Expertise
Leon's expertise lies in several areas:
- Web 3 and Blockchain: He focuses on investments in blockchain companies and Web 3.0 technologies.2
- Venture Capital: He leads venture capital investments into Seed to Series B Web3 companies.3
- Digital Assets: His work at Tagus Capital involves insights and investments in blockchain and digital asset companies.2
- ETFs and Hedge Funds: He has extensive experience in developing and managing ETFs and hedge funds.1
Leon Mirochnik is based in Santa Monica, California, but has significant experience working in Hong Kong and maintains a global perspective in his investment approach.14
