Coinbase · 18 hours ago
Base Ecosystem Fund Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$167K/yr - $197K/yr
5+ years expCoinbase is a company dedicated to increasing economic freedom worldwide, and they are seeking a Base Ecosystem Fund Lead to support their investment lifecycle in the Base Ecosystem Fund. The role involves building relationships within the crypto ecosystem, conducting research and analysis to inform investment decisions, and driving special projects to enhance operational processes.
BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTechTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Support all aspects of the Coinbase Ventures’ Base Ecosystem Fund (BEF) investment lifecycle, including:
Be an external presence in the Base / broader crypto ecosystem, building connective tissue with founders, investors, and technical subject matter experts
Conduct in-depth thematic research and data-driven analysis to inform investment decisions and identify emerging trends within the Base ecosystem
Over time: become the “go-to” subject matter expert in multiple themes / verticals to support both BEF investments and broader Coinbase product strategy
Drive select special projects to continually improve and upgrade Base Ecosystem Fund operational platform and processes (i.e., “firm building”)
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a highly analytical business role (e.g., investment banking, management consulting, VC/PE) focused on emerging technologies AND/OR technical building role (e.g., product, engineering) in crypto
An unrelenting passion for onchain apps / platforms and a robust onchain resume
A results-driven mindset with humility and self-awareness
Demonstrated passion and understanding across the crypto landscape with strong points of view and emerging investment judgment
Excellent writing skills and ability to distill complex topics into clear, easy to understand messaging
Excellent organizational, analytic, problem solving, and communication skills
Affinity to network, develop ecosystem relationships, and publish thought leadership / content
Experience working with startup management teams and cross-functional execs, including product, engineering, legal, and finance
Preferred
Experience evaluating infrastructure or consumer/application layer products and business models (crypto or web2)
Experience at top-tier venture capital firm and/or crypto specific company
Investing experience is a plus
Data Analysis and/or Engineering experience, preferably in or with blockchains (e.g., faculty with Dune and, other blockchain data tools)
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Company
Coinbase
Coinbase is a crypto exchange and wallet platform that allows merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store digital currencies.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (181)
2024 (92)
2023 (96)
2022 (284)
2021 (183)
2020 (66)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.45BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementTiger Global ManagementIVP
2025-08-05Post Ipo Debt· $2.6B
2025-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $8M
2024-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Brian Armstrong
CEO & Co-Founder
Alesia Haas
CFO
Recent News
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