Leading digital asset management firm Varys Capital announced the appointment of Tom Dunleavy, CFA, CAIA, as Head of Venture. Dunleavy brings a differentiated career spanning both traditional finance and digital assets.
Dunleavy’s career started in investment management as an industry leader at State Street, followed by a leadership role at a top-three institutional investment consultant, Meketa Investment Group. At Meketa, Dunleavy was responsible for building and managing institutional investment portfolios, ranging from $100 million to $8 billion. Plus, he also sat on the firm’s five-person macroeconomic committee, voting on tactical positioning for the firm’s $1+ trillion in assets. After Meketa, he worked as a Senior Analyst on Messari’s Enterprise Research team, writing over 40 research reports for venture and hedge fund clients. His insights have been featured in Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, etc. He is an established industry voice, speaking at both conferences and directly to lawmakers in Washington to help advance digital assets.
In this new role, Dunleavy will lead Varys Capital’s venture investment division, which is a CIMA and ADGM-registered venture fund. And his appointment validates Varys Capital’s commitment to strengthening its position in the competitive crypto venture capital landscape.
As Head of Venture, Dunleavy looks to build on Varys Capital’s early success. Drawing from his experience analyzing market trends and evaluating projects, he plans to implement rigorous investment frameworks that identify promising opportunities while maintaining disciplined risk management practices.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Tom to the Varys Capital team. His extensive experience in both traditional finance and the cryptocurrency sector, combined with his analytical rigor and industry relationships, makes him the ideal leader to drive our venture strategy forward as we enter this next phase of growth.”
Managing Principal Darius Askaripour for Varys Capital
“I’m excited to join Varys Capital at such a pivotal time for both the firm and the broader digital asset ecosystem. Varys Capital has established itself as a forward-thinking investment firm with an impressive track record and strong commitment to directly helping portfolio companies succeed. I look forward to building upon this foundation and implementing a data-driven approach to venture investing that focuses on projects with strong fundamentals and sustainable growth potential.”
Tom Dunleavy
