Tomer Niv, former Director of Global Crypto Solutions at eToro, takes on Crypto Investor role at Entrée Capital

Entrée Capital is doubling-down on its investments in crypto/blockchain startups

Tomer Niv, the former Director of Global Crypto Solutions at eToro, is joining Entrée Capital as an Investor with a focus on crypto and blockchain startups. For more than six years, Entrée Capital has invested globally in crypto blockchain startups and technologies. It also recently launched an Israel-based crypto EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence) program and has backed a number of teams from the program already.

Tomer began his career in the space in 2017 at Israeli crypto broker Bits of Gold, thereafter joining eToro to lead its Crypto, DeFi, NFT and Metaverse strategy and business. In his new role at Entrée Capital, he will lead crypto investments in Israel and work with existing portfolio companies on their Web3 strategy.

“One of the most thrilling elements of being involved in the crypto world is the endless opportunity for growth,” explains Tomer. “With Entrée Capital, I’m excited to work daily with exceptional entrepreneurs throughout all areas of crypto and blockchain technology and actively help them build out their ideas.” 

“As we continue to ramp up our investments in the crypto-blockchain space, we are glad to welcome Tomer to the team,” adds Avi Eyal, co-founder and managing partner at Entrée Capital.

“With his deep experience we know that he will complement the team and be a great addition to our growing efforts in the Israeli crypto market. With two new funds totaling $300m focused on Israeli investments and a growing team with expertise, we believe we are well-positioned to double down on investments in this space.”

Entrée Capital has invested in a number of blockchain and crypto-related startups such as RealtyBits, Footium, Neon, Solana, Mural, Sismo, and a number of other stealth startups.

Entrée Capital, a global venture capital firm with offices in Israel, the UK, and the US, manages $1B across 9 funds and has invested in hundreds of global startups in the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Israel, Australia, Africa, India, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. Entrée’s portfolio companies include monday.com, Riskified, Rapyd, Cazoo, Coupang, Snapchat, Breezometer, Fundbox, Glovo, Kuda Bank, Stash, PillPack, and more than 130 other startups. 

Have a crypto idea you'd like to pitch? Email Tomer at: tomern@entreecapital.vc