Highline Beta ETH is a venture studio on a mission to launch and fund the next wave of transformative startups in the Ethereum ecosystem—focused on high-impact B2B solutions that bridge TradFi and Web3. We're partnering with Nigel Da Costa, a proven entrepreneurial leader with two successful exits, and Dmitry Buterin, a respected crypto expert and serial entrepreneur, who also joins us as a Venture Partner. Together, we’re unlocking real-world value through blockchain innovation.
Marcus Daniels
CEO and Founding Partner at Highline Beta
Marcus is Founding Partner & CEO/CIO of Highline Beta, a corporate venture studio & pre-seed VC that is trusted by 40+ global institutions to grow beyond the core since 2016. With 26+ years as a serial tech entrepreneur, VC general partner, and corporate-startup innovation expert, Marcus is a trusted advisor to senior executives from RBC to Intuit, having led 100+ growth innovation programs, venture builds, and investment deals. He leads Highline’s corporate venturing business, venture investing & vertical venture studio growth, and recently co-created Highline Beta ETH, focused on the future of finance at the intersection of TradFi, AI & Ethereum.
Dmitry Buterin
Co-Founder at BlockGeeks
Father of Vitalik Buterin, is a passionate tech entrepreneur and founder of three multi-million dollar businesses, including Wild Apricot, the top-ranked membership management software serving over 20,000 non-profit organizations. As the co-founder of BlockGeeks.com, he is also an angel investor and mentor for blockchain startups, focusing on innovation and growth in the Web3 space. A proud voluntarist, he channels his expertise into guiding the next generation of tech entrepreneurs.
Coming Soon
We're working on our first venture in the Ethereum space through our venture studio, with a focus on wealth management. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates.
If you're an investor, corporate partner or founder interested in the Ethereum space, please reach out. We're excited to talk.
