Travis Scher

Managing Partner at North Island Ventures

Travis Scher, Managing Partner at North Island Ventures

Travis Scher is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of North Island Ventures (NIV), a venture capital firm focused on investing in Web3/blockchain startups.1 3 He began his crypto career in 2015 leading the venture team at Digital Currency Group, where he invested in over 100 crypto startups across dozens of countries.3 4

Prior to founding NIV, Scher worked as an Associate in Mergers & Acquisitions at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP from 2013-2015.2 He started his career as an Associate and Vice President of Investments at Digital Currency Group from 2015-2019.2

Scher holds a BBA in Finance from Emory University's Goizueta Business School and a JD magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School.2 3 He is based in the New York City metropolitan area.2

Some key facts about Travis Scher:

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at North Island Ventures since January 20202 3
Led investments at Digital Currency Group from 2015-20192 3
Holds a BBA from Emory University and a JD from University of Michigan Law School2 3
Based in New York City metropolitan area2
LinkedIn username: travis-scher-747994202

Highlights

Jul 29 · podcasts.apple.com

North Island Ventures - Travis Scher (Episode #45) - Apple Podcasts

May 12 · CoinDesk

Decentraland Founder Unveils Project of Bringing NFTs to 'Big-Time' Video Games - CoinDesk

May 12 · VentureBeat

Big Time Studios is raising $21M to bring NFTs to game economies - VentureBeat

Experience

Managing Partner at North Island Ventures since January 2020

Vice President, Investments at Digital Currency Group (2018 - 2019), Associate, Investments at Digital Currency Group (2015 - 2017), Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates (2013 - 2015)

Education

J.D., magna cum laude from University of Michigan Law School (2010 - 2013), B.B.A. in Finance from Emory University - Goizueta Business School (2006 - 2010)