Dan Calabrese
@dancalabrese
Investment manager and analyst specializing in early-stage crypto.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am an investment manager and analyst with 6+ years focused on early-stage crypto, decentralized AI, DeFi and Web3 infrastructure, delivering strong returns for investors and leading strategic pivots and liquidations.
I have conducted due diligence on 300+ projects, authored investment memos, and executed portfolio operations that produced a 15× DPI and 4× TVPI; I build automated workflows (N8N, Zapier, Airtable) and develop KPI reporting for LPs.
I advise founders on token design, go-to-market and fundraising, cultivate ecosystem partnerships, publish thought leadership, and combine technical on-chain analysis with hands-on protocol experience to drive informed investment decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal & Strategy Lead
Iconium Blockchain Ventures
Oct 2024 - Present (11 months)
Managed strategic liquidation of a $50M fund delivering 15× DPI through timed exits and active token management; led a pivot into decentralized AI and infrastructure and sourced five new investments from 50+ diligences.
Consultant, BD & Advisor
CB Ventures
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Advised a Web3 SocialFi startup on tokenomics and investor materials, boosting conversion rates 40% and helping secure a $6M oversubscribed seed round; implemented automated investor reporting reducing admin time 30%.
LDBusiness Analyst, Strategic Partnerships
LMAX Digital
Sep 2023 - Mar 2024 (6 months)
Evaluated 20+ Web2/Web3 partners and built financial models and competitive maps that informed strategic expansion; increased institutional engagement 35% via partner initiatives.
Investment Lead & Strategy
BaseTwo Capital
Mar 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 4 months)
Developed early-stage theses across DeFi and decentralized AI producing a 4× TVPI; led diligence on 25+ seed/pre-seed deals and instituted automated reporting workflows while mentoring three analysts.
Founder, Seed Investor
Jungle Crypto
Dec 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Founded an early-stage crypto syndicate focused on DeFi and infrastructure, managing a portfolio that returned 6× through strategic token investments and running validator nodes on networks like Bittensor.
Commercial Planning and Performance Manager
ZX Ventures
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Developed data-driven commercial strategies for EMEA, enabling market entry in underserved regions and delivering strategic insights to senior leadership on forecasting and resourcing.
Account Manager
Ab Inbev
Sep 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Managed 300 major accounts across England, overachieved quota for two years generating £22M and earned multiple leadership and performance awards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LULondon South Bank University
Master of Science, International Marketing
2014 - 2015
Completed an MSc in International Marketing, focusing on global marketing strategies and consumer behaviour.
Università degli Studi di Napoli
Bachelor of Science, Economics
2009 - 2012
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Economics with coursework in microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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