Cipholio Fellowship Program
Cipholio is a premier Web3 Fund of Funds (FoF) and investment firm established in 2021, focused on identifying and investing in promising Web3 funds and projects, primarily serving asset managers and decentralized world participants.
About Cipholio
Cipholio is a Web3 Fund of Funds (FoF) and investment firm established in 2021. Since its inception, it has strategically invested in over 50 Web3 funds and projects, with a focus on FoF investments, and the funds it has backed collectively manage over $500MM in AUM. Its investment philosophy centers around fostering a better decentralized world, diligently selecting FoFs that align with its mission of driving technological advancements and financial growth. Cipholio aims to facilitate the convergence of people, technology, and capital within the decentralized world, and is dedicated to supporting asset managers in achieving success as they navigate the evolving financial landscape. The firm co-invests with a network of reputable ventures across various investment theses and ticket sizes, connecting partners to these ventures, and is led by a diverse management team with backgrounds from institutions such as NYU, Columbia University, and GW University.
Skills
About the Role
You'll join an intensive three-month fellowship where you'll get hands-on experience across Business Development, Marketing, Analyst, and Management functions in the blockchain and crypto space. Depending on your track, you may publish papers, give talks, and develop reference implementations on blockchain topics; conduct in-depth research into blockchain industry segments and identify potential investment opportunities; or work closely with the team on marketing campaigns and initiatives to boost brand and event awareness. Throughout the program you'll connect with a network of in-house and alumni professionals, research analysts, portfolio managers, founders and investors, and contribute to open-source projects. You'll also have opportunities to take part in business competitions, hackathons, and industry events, webinars, and conferences, while receiving mentorship and one-on-one guidance from the core team and alumni network. The role requires a minimum of 25 hours per week plus around 10 hours of independent work. To apply, you'll first fill out an application form, and if selected, you'll have a call with the partners to align on goals and expectations before onboarding.
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with the cryptocurrency industry and blockchain space
Responsibilities
- Publish papers give talks and develop reference implementations about blockchain topics
- Conduct in-depth research on blockchain industry segments
- Track industry hotspots and investment trends
- Identify potential investment opportunities in a timely manner
- Maximize investment ROI within a reasonable risk range
- Develop marketing campaigns and initiatives to increase brand and event awareness
- Contribute to open-source projects
- Participate in business competitions hackathons webinars and conferences
Benefits
- Access to industry connections and resources
- Opportunity to connect with in-house and alumni professionals, research analysts, portfolio managers, founders and investors
- Opportunity to contribute to open-source projects
- International opportunities including business competitions, hackathons and industry events
- Mentorship from researchers and developers at leading organizations
- One-on-one advice from the core team and alumni networks
- Referral opportunities to connect fellows with suitable companies and positions