Eugene Chen
Overview
Eugene Chen is an angel investor and co-founder of Ellipsis Labs, a New York-based startup specializing in decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions. Ellipsis Labs focuses on developing innovative products in the DeFi space, with its flagship protocol, Phoenix, being a leading orderbook spot exchange on the Solana blockchain. The company has raised significant funding, including a $20 million Series A round in April 2024 and a $3.3 million seed round in August 2023. As an angel investor, Eugene has been actively involved in funding early-stage companies, particularly in the DeFi sector. His investment strategy emphasizes supporting projects that aim to create sustainable and efficient financial products on decentralized platforms. This approach reflects his commitment to advancing the DeFi ecosystem and promoting financial innovation. Eugene's track record showcases a focus on high-performance financial products that prioritize transparency, auditability, and censorship resistance. His investments aim to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized technologies, fostering the growth of the DeFi industry and contributing to its maturation and adoption.
Investment Focus
- Innovative DeFi projects
- Strong technical teams
- Clear value proposition
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Eugene Chen invest in?
Eugene Chen invests in Financial Services and Technology, and is based in New York, United States. Eugene Chen is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Eugene Chen invest at?
Eugene Chen backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing cheques of 1M - 20M.
Which regions does Eugene Chen invest in?
Eugene Chen invests across United States.
What companies has Eugene Chen invested in?
Eugene Chen's portfolio includes Ellipsis Labs and Unto Labs.
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