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Hello!

My name is Jan. As a partner at HV, I am looking for someone to support me over the next 3-6 months on a very special project: how should HV approach investing in crypto?

I bought my first bitcoin in 2013. Unfortunately only one, and I let it lie until 2017. Since then, I've been very interested in understanding the crazy world of crypto, and I find the combination of cryptography, anarchy and changing the world fascinating. I'm also spending too much time on Telegram and dubious websites.

As a fund, HV has already invested in business around crypto infrastructure (e.g. Upvest, originally asset tokenisation) and brokers enabling crypto trading (e.g. BUX, Scalable), as well as a few others we can't disclose quite yet. As HV can now invest in tokens (next to equity), I would like to build a dedicated investment approach for this sector.

I'd like to bring some structure to our efforts, and need someone to help me:

• Map the market. Where's the future? VCs seem to be gravitating towards dev tools, infrastructure and DeFi. What about consumer applications? NFTs? Would be great to identify opportunities, relevant players.
• Decide on an optimal structure for doing these investments. Equity investments in crypto-related startups is easy. But what about tokens, especially if they're liquid quickly? Doesn't really fit the risk/return profile and timeline of our broader funds.
• Share these insights internally. Get my (generally already knowledgeable) colleagues up to speed on the cutting edge. Perhaps create external content around this.

I think this a unique opportunity for a future investor to learn more about an exciting market, and how investing works from the inside.

I want to run this process differently (and somewhat more inclusively). Rather than asking you to upload a CV, I would like to learn about your thinking on the blockchain. So here are my questions (max 2k characters each, please):

I'm looking forward to your answers! Based on those, let's talk. 

Regarding location: I actually debated whether this internship could be remote. On the one hand yes, however I'm actually a big believer in the spontaneous collaboration and brainstorming. Plus Berlin is a great city for building a crypto-related network. So I think this internship should be in person (if the pandemic allows). But happy to discuss.

Best,

Jan

(genuine interest in crypto)