Arche Capital to Support Early Stage Blockchain and AI Innovations in Financial Services, According to Chainwire

New York, New York, August 8th, 2024

Veteran Blockchain Leaders Targeting Infrastructure Projects at the Intersection of Blockchain, AI, and Financial Services

A team of experienced blockchain founders has come together to establish Arche Capital Management LLC, a new investment firm dedicated to supporting early-stage entrepreneurs, companies, and infrastructure projects within the financial services industry. The firm’s investment strategy is anchored in extensive expertise in financial services infrastructure, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and zero-knowledge (ZK) proof technology.

Led by co-founders and general partners Vanessa Grellet and William Wolf, Arche Capital boasts over 30 years of combined technical and commercial experience in blockchain, AI, and financial services. The firm is committed to investing in and fostering early-stage entrepreneurs and long-term infrastructure projects. As a boutique investment firm, Arche Capital has the flexibility to support high-potential startups, emphasizing partnership and collaboration toward shared goals rather than focusing on rapid exits.

Arche Capital asserts that for blockchain projects to gain wider acceptance, they must overcome significant challenges such as scalability, privacy, interoperability, security, and regulatory issues. The team at Arche Capital brings unique insights into how blockchain can revolutionize financial services and assists Web3 founders not just through funding, but also by guiding them through the complexities of the evolving market landscape.

In discussing the firm’s inception, Managing Partner Vanessa Grellet remarked, "We believe that now is the time to invest in core technologies and protocols that will fundamentally change the status quo, becoming the backbone of our global financial and economic infrastructure. Arche Capital focuses on the earliest stages of this transformation."

She added, "Financial services companies are increasingly adopting blockchain protocols and infrastructure due to the technology’s robust capabilities in payments, custody, trading, and settlement. Moreover, it allows these firms to leverage their distribution channels to offer products and services based on permissionless protocols and networks."

William Wolf, also a Managing Partner, emphasized that the needs of early-stage founders extend beyond capital investment. "Our combined expertise in blockchain, AI, and financial services uniquely positions us to identify and support the most promising entrepreneurs in this rapidly evolving space," he stated.

About the Founders and Managing Partners

Vanessa Grellet has been instrumental in the growth of significant blockchain ecosystems and projects. With previous roles that include Managing Partner at Aglaé Ventures, Head of Portfolio for CoinFund, and Executive Director at ConsenSys, she also sits on the Board of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) and has held strategy positions at major financial institutions. With over 15 years of experience in financial infrastructure and regulation on Wall Street, she is recognized as an expert and global speaker in Web3 adoption and financial services.

William Wolf, a computer science and electrical engineer, is a YCombinator alumnus and a founding member of various leading payments and infrastructure companies. Before founding Arche Capital, he was an investment partner at Polychain, where he led the incubation program for blockchain-focused initiatives. He also contributed to the founding of Tilt.com, which was later acquired by Airbnb, and has led engineering teams in innovative consumer financial apps and Web3 projects.

About Arche Capital

Arche Capital is a pioneering venture capital firm concentrating on early-stage blockchain infrastructure. Established by Vanessa Grellet and William Wolf, the firm combines deep knowledge in blockchain, AI, and financial services to support entrepreneurs in bringing their ideas from concept to reality.

Disclaimer

This announcement is not an offer to sell securities of any investment fund nor a solicitation for offers to purchase such securities for any fund managed by Arche Capital. Investments in any strategy mentioned herein are subject to a high degree of risk. The descriptions provided are based on current expectations and should not be regarded as guarantees that the outlined strategies will attain the described characteristics. Information is current as of the document’s preparation date and is subject to change. Arche Capital does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information, and any statements reflect the current judgment of Arche Capital, which may change without notice. There is a risk of loss inherent in all investments, including the potential loss of principal.