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.
Nigel Da Costa
Seasoned Entrepreneurial Executive
Nigel Da Costa is a seasoned entrepreneurial executive with two successful exits, now advising startups and established businesses across multiple sectors. He has spent the past 5+ years in the crypto space, building and funding ventures at the intersection of Web3 and real-world use cases. Most recently, he was a Founding Member of Dtravel, a peer-to-peer vacation rental platform built on the Nite protocol and powered by Base. Prior to that, he spent 7 years at Airbnb. With deep experience in proptech, ecommerce, short-term rentals, and blockchain, Nigel brings sharp strategic insight and hands-on operating expertise.
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.
