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Erik Voorhees

Private Investment Firm United States ·Founded 2014

Overview

Erik Voorhees is a private investor and entrepreneur known for his significant contributions to the cryptocurrency industry. He is the founder and CEO of ShapeShift, a digital asset trading platform that supports over 50 cryptocurrencies. ShapeShift operates as a zero-fee service, aligning with Voorhees' libertarian philosophy advocating for minimal government intervention in financial markets. Prior to ShapeShift, Voorhees founded SatoshiDICE in 2012, a Bitcoin-based gambling platform, which he sold in 2013 for $11.5 million. He also co-founded Coinapult, a company that enabled Bitcoin transactions via SMS, and FeedZeBirds, a platform that paid users in Bitcoin to retweet sponsored messages. These ventures have been subject to regulatory scrutiny, including fines from the SEC for unauthorized securities offerings. Voorhees is an outspoken advocate for cryptocurrency and financial freedom, emphasizing the potential of digital assets to revolutionize traditional financial systems. His ventures reflect a commitment to innovation in the blockchain space, despite facing legal challenges along the way.

Investment Focus

Focus on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology projects
Alignment with libertarian economic principles
Innovative approaches to financial services

Portfolio Companies

ShapeShiftSatoshiDICECoinapultFeedZeBirds

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What sectors does Erik Voorhees invest in?

Erik Voorhees invests in Financial Services, Technology and Cryptocurrency, and is based in United States. Erik Voorhees is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.