Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Laurin is a co-founder and managing partner at n8 Capital, a data-driven investment firm focused on AI and blockchain convergence.
An entrepreneur from the age of 15, Laurin built multiple successful Web2 technology ventures before discovering Bitcoin in 2014 and recognizing the transformative potential of blockchain. This is where his Web3 journey began as a private investor. Then in 2017 he joined block.one during the landmark EOS token sale while completing a master’s in economics at the University of Bayreuth.
Laurin’s career spans a proven track record of launching and scaling blockchain innovations. He served as an executive at Vaultoro, the world’s first physical metal-crypto exchange, and Illuvium, a leading Web3 gaming studio. He also co-founded The Standard, a DeFi protocol driving adoption of on-chain stable assets.
At n8 Capital, Laurin remains dedicated to fostering sustainable innovation in the blockchain and AI sectors. His mission is to bridge cutting-edge technologies with real-world applications, shaping the decentralized future.