Santiago R. Santos

Overview

Santiago R. Santos is an active angel investor specializing in Web3 and blockchain projects. He is the founder and CEO of Inversion Capital, a firm dedicated to shaping the next generation of digital ownership and creator economies. Prior to founding Inversion Capital, Santiago was a Partner at ParaFi Capital, a leading institutional blockchain investment firm managing over $1 billion in assets. He has also held investment roles at Sageview Capital and J.P. Morgan, where he worked within the Investment Banking Financial Sponsors Group. Santiago began investing in crypto in 2012. As an angel investor, Santiago has backed over 150 startups across crypto infrastructure, DeFi, and emerging Web3 verticals. His portfolio includes notable investments in Near Protocol, LayerZero, Scroll, Blur, and Kinto. He is also an advisor to several Web3 protocols, including Synthetix, Illuvium, StepN, and a founding member of PleasrDAO. Santiago is known for his focus on the intersection of DeFi and the Web3 metaverse, particularly in gaming and digital assets. Santiago's investment strategy emphasizes the transformative potential of decentralized technologies to reshape various industries. He believes that Web3 games will dominate, highlighting the impressive growth of Web3 gaming projects tied to novel play-to-earn mechanics. His approach combines a deep understanding of traditional finance with a forward-looking perspective on emerging technologies, positioning him as a sought-after advisor and investor in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.

Investment Focus

• Innovative Web3 solutions
• Strong team with blockchain expertise
• Scalable business models

Portfolio Companies