People • October 24, 2023, 12:33PM EDT
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- Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigm, is stepping down as managing partner, according to a report.
- Paradigm is planning a new fund.

Paradigm co-founder Fred Ehrsam is stepping down as managing partner as the venture capital firm eyes a new fund, according to The Information. Ehrsam, who besides helping start the crypto-focused VC also co-founded U.S. exchange Coinbase, will stay on as a "general partner" that is "involved in Paradigm's investment and research, advising portfolio companies and advocating for pro-crypto policies," the report said, citing an email to staff. Last month, Paradigm CFO Nathan Apsel and General Counsel Reena Jashnani-Slusarz both departed the VC. Paradigm's two remaining managing partners will be co-founder Matt Huang and Chief Operating Officer Alana Palmedo, according to the report. VC investment into crypto continues although there has been a major slowdown amid the prolonged bear market. Paradigm is known for having invested in a range of crypto companies including decentralized finance darling Uniswap and the now disgraced FTX. Earlier this month, Paradigm's Huang testified in the criminal trial against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. © 2023 The Block. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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