James Parillo

Overview

As an angel investor, James Parillo focuses on early-stage investments in blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors within the United States. He is particularly interested in Web3, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and blockchain infrastructure projects that contribute to the development of an open, permissionless financial system. His investment strategy emphasizes supporting innovative companies that align with these areas. Parillo's investment approach is characterized by a preference for seed and pre-seed stage opportunities, with typical investment sizes ranging from $100,000 to $5 million, and an average investment of $1.5 million. He collaborates with co-investors such as Blockchain Capital, Galaxy, CMS Holdings, and OKX Ventures, indicating a collaborative approach to funding. Prior to his investment career, Parillo served as a tax managing director and National Lead Tax Partner at KPMG's Digital Asset Fund tax practice, where he specialized in tax strategies for hedge funds, venture capital, and cryptocurrency investments. This background provides him with a strong foundation in financial structuring and regulatory compliance within the digital asset space.

Investment Focus

• Innovative blockchain and cryptocurrency projects
• Alignment with open, permissionless financial systems
• Early-stage companies in Web3 and DeFi sectors

Portfolio Companies