Deeply committed to the
Bitcoin & Lightning Ecosystem
You won't find a more committed or connected group of Bitcoin and Lightning investors.
Mike Jarmuz (Muzz) is Lightning Ventures's Managing Partner and Co-Founder. From punk rock to venture capital, the dude's got some stories. Previously an angel investing in over 1,500 companies, with involvement in two nine-figure Healthcare acquisitions. From owning a bar to slinging apartments or even living like a rolling stone on a tour with the band. A longtime music business veteran, he's done a lot of stuff. A proud advisor to Azteco, Slice, and Cloaked Wireless. Chat him up; he's here to help.
Sandeep Goenka is a Bitcoin OG - A trusted Venture Partner and Advisor to our Node 2 Fund. Ex-founder of a top Indian exchange, Bitcoin podcaster, and evangelist. He's a leader in the Bitcoin community, speaking on TV and advising startups. A true Bitcoin believer, he spreads the gospel everywhere, from conferences to YouTube.
Everyone's favorite Uncle. BTCPayserver contributor. Philosopher, Cypherpunk, Unifier. Advising Primal, LNBits, Hifumi, and others. Formerly Strike.
Giacomo is a Bitcoin and Lightning Network protocol consultant/teacher. He spends his time supporting projects that he feels might be relevant to the future of Bitcoin, be it as an educator, consultant, entrepreneur, maximalist, or troll. Previously, he was involved in GreenAddress, AssoBIT, BlockchainLab, and Bitcoin Magazine. Currently, he's advancing Bitcoin via BHB Network, BTCTimes, Relai, BCademy, and Notarify. He is also a Satoshi Rockamoto all-star and does magical things with Bitfinex, Tether, and other fancy folks. Super secret. Shhhhhh.
Co-Founder: Satoshi Money, Galoy, and Blink (Bitcoin Beach Wallet). Co-creator of The Adopting Bitcoin Summit in El Salvador and an Angel Investor in over 35 Bitcoin companies.
Director of Programming for The Bitcoin Conference. Organizer of the global NOSTR.WORLD conferences. Co-host of the daily Bitcoin Q&A show, MMA fighter, and editor of multiple best-selling books by Saifedean Amnmous.
All things mining and energy! Powered up with over 20 years of experience. CEO and Founder of Adakon Energy. Consulting on-site development, with approximately 1 GW of projects under development.
Seb
With experience in traditional VC, Seb reviews 100% of our deals, memos, data rooms, and all that fun stuff.
Meme warrior and all things social. Growth hacking wiz supporting portfolio companies. In the trenches with operations and back office. Scouting new opportunities. Intakes, triage, and all things prospecting.
Nate Burry
Original Co-founder, currently retired and loving life. 20+ years in the music business, including merchandise and music distribution. An avid golfer and a dedicated Bitcoiner.