We are supporting a well-funded, next-generation Layer 1 blockchain project. The platform is purpose-built for the tokenization and on-chain circulation of real-world assets (RWA) and stablecoins, with a strong focus on institutional adoption.
The team is building infrastructure that bridges traditional Web2 institutions into Web3, expanding on-chain asset diversity, unlocking new yield opportunities, and enabling broader investor participation. Their mission is to help enterprises overcome operational, regulatory, and knowledge barriers, allowing them to deploy assets on-chain in a secure, compliant, and scalable manner. With deep RWA domain expertise and strong technical execution, the team is developing institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure and a comprehensive decentralized ecosystem designed to support large-scale, real-world asset adoption.
We are seeking an Investment Manager to lead investment strategy and capital deployment across treasury and ecosystem funds at the intersection of Web3 infrastructure, DeFi, and real-world assets (RWA). You will source, evaluate, and execute investments that strengthen the network’s long-term ecosystem, while actively supporting portfolio companies and building strategic co-investment relationships across the industry.
Responsibilities
- Investment Strategy & Pipeline Management
- Develop and execute investment strategies for treasury and ecosystem funds in line with long-term network and ecosystem objectives.
- Source and evaluate early-stage opportunities across Web3 infrastructure, RWA protocols, DeFi primitives, and related tooling.
- Conduct comprehensive market research, financial analysis, due diligence, and technical assessments.
- Manage deal flow through structured processes, including pipeline tracking, prioritisation, and investment committee preparation.
- Deal Structuring & Execution
- Lead negotiation and execution of token and equity investments, including SAFEs, SAFTs, and strategic allocation agreements.
- Partner with legal and finance teams to ensure accurate documentation, compliance, and treasury execution.
- Design milestone-based incentive structures for ecosystem investments, grants, or strategic deployments.
- Support portfolio companies post-investment through strategic introductions, go-to-market support, and ecosystem alignment.
- Portfolio Management & Reporting
- Track portfolio performance across financial, token, and on-chain metrics, including unlock schedules and liquidity events.
- Maintain clear and transparent reporting for internal stakeholders through dashboards, performance summaries, and periodic reviews.
- Coordinate with finance and operations teams on treasury rebalancing, yield strategies, and capital utilisation.
- Ecosystem & Co-Investment Collaboration
- Build and maintain relationships with leading venture funds, foundations, and ecosystem partners.
- Identify opportunities for co-investments, accelerators, incubation programs, or liquidity initiatives.
- Represent the organisation in syndicates, ecosystem funds, and industry investment networks.
- Market Research & Strategic Insight
- Monitor macro and sector-specific trends across DeFi, RWA tokenisation, and modular blockchain infrastructure.
- Provide data-driven insights to guide internal decision-making on ecosystem priorities and capital allocation.
- Contribute to investment theses that align market opportunities with ecosystem growth.
Qualifications
- 3–7 years of experience in venture capital, crypto investing, or ecosystem fund management.
- Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals, token economics, and on-chain financial products.
- Proven ability to evaluate Web3 projects, analyse business models, and structure both token and equity deals.
- Solid financial modelling and due-diligence capabilities, including market sizing, risk assessment, and token-supply analysis.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, global environment.
Bonus
- Experience managing ecosystem or foundation funds.
- Prior exposure to DeFi or RWA founders, protocols, or infrastructure projects.
Success Indicators
- Quality, strategic fit, and performance of executed investments.
- Portfolio diversification aligned with long-term ecosystem objectives.
- Strength and depth of co-investment partnerships and syndicate participation.
- Measurable contribution to on-chain TVL growth, portfolio project traction, or ecosystem visibility.
Skills Required
- 3-7 years experience in venture capital, crypto investing, or ecosystem fund management.
- Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals, token economics, and on-chain financial products.
- Proven ability to evaluate Web3 projects and structure token and equity deals (SAFEs, SAFTs).
- Solid financial modeling and due-diligence capabilities, including market sizing, risk assessment, and token-supply analysis.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Experience managing ecosystem or foundation funds.
- Prior exposure to DeFi or RWA founders, protocols, or infrastructure projects.
What We Do
Hyphen Connect is a Web3 and AI talent agency and crypto-integrated software solutions provider that connects blockchain, DeFi, NFT, and AI companies with specialized technical and go-to-market talent globally and remotely. They deliver headhunting, data-driven research, and recruitment services across infrastructure, exchanges, gaming, and DeFi projects, plus industry analysis and hiring insights to help clients build engineering and product teams.
