Alex Gluchowski

Overview

Alex Gluchowski is a prominent angel investor and entrepreneur specializing in blockchain and cryptocurrency ventures. He co-founded Matter Labs, the company behind zkSync, a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, in 2018. Under his leadership, Matter Labs has secured significant funding, including a $50 million Series B round in November 2021. Gluchowski's expertise lies in scaling Ethereum using zero-knowledge proofs, aiming to enhance transaction throughput and reduce costs. In addition to his role at Matter Labs, Gluchowski has been involved in various other projects. He co-founded PaulCamper, a peer-to-peer campervan rental platform, and served as its Chief Technology Officer from 2015 to 2017. He also held the position of Director of Research and Development at Entropy Labs from 2017 to 2018. His early career includes a tenure as Chief Technology Officer at Somuchmore and Expoglobus Com. Gluchowski's investment portfolio reflects his focus on blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. Notably, he invested in Lens Protocol during its strategic funding round in December 2024, which raised $31 million. He also participated in the angel round for Zerion in November 2024, a decentralized finance platform. His investments demonstrate a commitment to advancing decentralized technologies and financial services, aligning with his professional endeavors in the blockchain space.

Investment Focus

• Innovative blockchain solutions
• Scalable cryptocurrency platforms
• Experienced founding teams
• Strong technical expertise
• Clear market differentiation
• Sustainable business models
• Global market potential
• Regulatory compliance
• User-centric product design
• Proven traction or user base
• Scalable infrastructure
• Security and privacy focus
• Community engagement
• Tokenomics expertise
• Long-term vision

Portfolio Companies