Nic Carter worked at Fidelity as their first cryptoasset analyst before founding Castle Island. He co-founded Coin Metrics and holds degrees from the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh.

What Nic can write

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Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
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Career

  1. Fidelity · cryptoasset analyst
  2. Castle Island · Founding Partner
    Now

Companies founded

Castle IslandCoin Metrics

Focus

public blockchains

Education

University of St Andrews, degree in philosophyUniversity of Edinburgh, MSc Finance and Investment

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Who is Nic Carter?

Nic Carter worked at Fidelity as their first cryptoasset analyst before founding Castle Island. He co-founded Coin Metrics and holds degrees from the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh.

How much does Nic Carter invest?

Castle Island Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Nic Carter?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Nic in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Castle Island Ventures backed works better.

What did Nic Carter do before Castle Island Ventures?

cryptoasset analyst at Fidelity.

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