Aleks Larsen

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Aleks Larsen is a general partner at Blockchain Capital. With a multidisciplinary background, Aleks brings a unique combination of experience in systems engineering, fundamental analysis and capital markets to the firm. Prior to joining Blockchain Capital, Aleks worked as an investment banking analyst at Guggenheim Partners, focusing on mergers & acquisitions and equity financings within the biotechnology sector. Aleks graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Systems Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.

Investments

Name
Round
Valuation
Amount
Date
Pre-Seed -- $ 2 M
Jul 14, 2023
-- -- $ 18 M
Apr 19, 2023
Series A $ 89.5 M $ 40 M
Oct 04, 2022
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