Meet The Team - Lorenzo Valente

Key Concepts:

• Digital Assets
• Crypto
• DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
• Treadfi (Traditional Finance)
• Asset Management
• Research Agenda
• Investment Strategy

Introduction and Background

Lorenzo, Director of Research for the digital asset team at Arc Invest, brings extensive experience in the crypto and digital assets space, spanning eight to nine years. His career began with founding his own company in 2018, followed by a role as an analyst at a crypto hedge fund. He then spent three and a half years in business development for two different DeFi protocols before joining Arc Invest in March 2024.

Role and Responsibilities at Arc Invest

As Director of Research, Lorenzo's primary responsibility is to establish the research agenda and identify key areas of focus. This involves advising on the most promising investments, products, and funds for the firm to pursue.

Motivation for Joining Arc Invest

Lorenzo was significantly attracted to Arc Invest due to its position as a leading traditional finance (Treadfi) asset manager that actively allocates capital to the "edge of innovation." He views crypto as a crucial component of this innovative frontier and anticipated that his role at Arc would be an exceptional experience and opportunity.