Andy C
Andy C is the co-founder and CEO of the crypto intelligence platform The Rollup. He gained prominence in the web3 industry during his tenure at the research firm Delphi Digital, where he served as the Head of Research. [1]
Education
Andy C attended the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus in Finance. During his time at the university, he was an active member of Michigan Interactive Investments, a student-run investment club. [1]
Career
J.P. Morgan
Andy C began his career in traditional finance at J.P. Morgan. He first joined the firm as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst from June 2018 to August 2018 in New York. Following his internship, he returned for a full-time position as an Investment Banking Analyst, a role he held from June 2019 to June 2020, which served as a basis for working with digital assets. [1]
Transition to Cryptocurrency Research
In 2021, Andy C transitioned from traditional finance to the cryptocurrency industry. His first role was as a Researcher at Messari in New York, where he worked from February to March 2021. [1]
Following his brief time at Messari, he joined Delphi Digital, a prominent crypto research and investment firm, in April 2021 as a Research Analyst. He was later promoted to Head of Research in August 2021, a position he held until December 2023. In this leadership role, he led the research division, solidifying his reputation as an influential analyst and voice within the crypto space. He also engaged in a short-term media venture called Uncovering The World, which he co-founded and operated from June to December 2020. [1]
The Rollup
In January 2024, Andy C co-founded The Rollup, a crypto intelligence platform, where he serves as CEO. The platform is designed to provide users with on-chain data, research, and insights. He launched the company with co-founder JJ, who was formerly the first engineer at Matcha by 0x Labs. [1]
Angel Investing
Andy C has been an active angel investor in the crypto and web3 sectors since January 2021. His portfolio includes early-stage investments across a variety of categories, including Layer 1 and Layer 2 infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), oracles, and GameFi. [1] [2]
Portfolio
His angel investments have included participation in funding rounds for a diverse set of companies in the blockchain industry. A selection of his known investments is detailed below.
| Project | Category/Purpose | Round | Date of Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monad | A high-performance Layer 1 blockchain | Seed | Feb 2024 |
| Juice Finance | A cross-margin perpetuals decentralized exchange (DEX) | Seed | Feb 2024 |
| Sahara | A decentralized network for artificial intelligence | Seed | Jan 2024 |
| Sei Network | A Layer 1 blockchain optimized for trading applications | Seed | Aug 2022 |
| Farcaster | A decentralized social network protocol | Seed | Jul 2022 |
| LayerZero | An omnichain interoperability protocol for cross-chain communication | Series A+ | Apr 2022 |
| Cega | A decentralized structured investments protocol | Seed | Mar 2022 |
| Heurist | A Layer 2 network designed for AI model hosting and inference | N/A | N/A |
| Vest Exchange | A universal risk pricing infrastructure for decentralized finance | N/A | N/A |
| Union | A hyper-efficient interoperability protocol | N/A | N/A |
| Infinex | A crypto application simplifying access to on-chain protocols | N/A | N/A |
| Blocksense Network | A permissionless oracle network for off-chain data | N/A | N/A |
| Blackwing | A modular blockchain for margin trading | N/A | N/A |
| Halliday | A financial solution for installment payments on blockchain game assets | N/A | N/A |
| KiloEx | A perpetual DEX built on the BNB Chain | Seed | N/A |
| GambleFi | A sector-specific investment in decentralized gambling finance | Angel | N/A |
The investments listed highlight a focus on foundational blockchain infrastructure, advanced DeFi protocols, and emerging sectors like decentralized AI and social media. [1] [2]
Community Involvement
Since April 2021, Andy C has been a member of Seed Club, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that focuses on building and investing in tokenized communities. [1]