Nic Carter

Overview

Nic Carter is an angel investor and cryptocurrency analyst based in Miami, Florida. He is a general partner at Castle Island Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in crypto-financial infrastructure and the restoration of property rights on the internet. Prior to this, he co-founded Coin Metrics, a platform dedicated to providing transparency and demystifying on-chain data in the cryptocurrency industry. He also served as Fidelity Investments' first cryptoasset analyst, where he developed research perspectives on public blockchains. Carter holds an undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of St Andrews and an MSc in Finance from the University of Edinburgh. As an investor, Carter focuses on early-stage companies advancing blockchain, security, and fintech innovation. His portfolio includes companies such as Mountain Protocol, Witness, OffDeal, Keeper, Phylax Systems, ZAR, and Resolvr. He has also backed Breed VC, a crypto-focused venture capital firm, as an individual investor. Carter's investment strategy emphasizes supporting projects that align with his belief in freedom, property rights, and free enterprise, particularly those that challenge centralized systems and promote decentralization. Carter is also known for his active engagement in the cryptocurrency community, contributing to various publications and appearing on numerous media outlets. He co-hosts the 'On The Brink' podcast and has written for platforms like CoinDesk. His insights often focus on the intersection of blockchain technology with broader societal and economic issues, reflecting his commitment to advancing the understanding and adoption of decentralized technologies.