Transforming Digital Assets into Institutional Legacies

We empower foundations to convert cryptocurrency success into sustainable, multi-generational endowments through institutional-grade investment strategies

Our Values

Vision

We see the transformative potential of decentralized finance and build investment strategies worthy of that future. We're home teamers, on your team.

Excellence

Our team matches one-of-a-kind blockchain knowledge with globally recognized institutional expertise

Partnership

We align your internal FIAT team with your Foundation's mission and growth

Stewardship

The launch of a chain and its governance is a major step, but it is only a first step toward success. We believe our customers can build permanent wealth and value for their communities

Our Approach

Outsourced CIO Model

We serve as your foundation's dedicated investment office, providing comprehensive portfolio management with specialized expertise in digital assets. Our team becomes an extension of yours, offering the depth of institutional experience without the overhead of building an internal team.

Investment Philosophy

Our philosophy is simple: we work together with your team to determine asset allocation, then place those assets with the best investors in the world, traditional markets or decentralized.

Process

Our process has three phases: strategic development, allocation plan, and deployment. We work with your foundation to develop a customized investment policy, then execute that policy with precision and care.

Services

Strategic Development

  • Asset allocation architecture
  • Risk tolerance mapping
  • Liquidity planning
  • Mission-aligned investment policies

Portfolio Management and Allocation

  • Manager selection and due diligence
  • Portfolio construction
  • Risk management
  • Performance monitoring

Private Market Access

  • Elite investor access
  • Strategic direct investments
  • Custom co-investment programs
  • Bespoke Strategic M&A
  • Custom Tax and Philanthropy Strategies for Founders

About Our Founder

Peter Vessenes

Peter Vessenes

Founder & Managing Director

As the founder of the Bitcoin Foundation and a pioneering force in cryptocurrency since 2011, Peter Vessenes has shaped the institutional adoption of digital assets. He launched the first VC-backed Bitcoin company and has advised governments, financial institutions, and foundations on blockchain integration and digital asset management.

Through FIAT, Peter combines his unique expertise in both traditional finance and cryptocurrency to help foundations build enduring financial legacies. His work spans:

  • Creation and governance of the first cryptocurrency foundation
  • Development of institutional-grade custody solutions
  • Advisory roles for nation states and major institutions
  • Strategic investments across the digital asset ecosystem

Advisory Board and Directors

Bradley Palmer

Bradley Palmer

Chairman, Palm Ventures (Wharton)

Financial Markets Private Equity

Chairman, Palm Ventures, Chairman Project Drawdown. Owns over one hundred companies worldwide.

Jeremy Giffon

Jeremy Giffon

Managing Director, Lagotto Capital

Private Equity, Small Cap

Former Venture Partner at Tiny Capital, founding team member at MediaCore (acquired by Workday). First employee and general partner at Tiny through IPO.

Philippe Barreau

Philippe Barreau

Government Markets Advisor

Western Markets European Markets

Larry Felix

Larry Felix

Former Director, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, U.S. Treasury

Government Western Markets

Led the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 2006-2015. During his tenure, he was responsible for the development and introduction of the new U.S. $100 and $5 bills. Oversaw the production of U.S. currency and implementation of advanced security features. Expert in government financial operations and security printing.

Dinghan Luo

Dinghan Luo

Managing Directory, Capital 6 Eagle

Asia Markets Venture Capital

Delivered 400% ROIC in 18 months on his first venture fund.

Wu Ying

Wu Ying

Asia Markets Advisor

Asia Markets Public Markets

One of the original wave of Chinese entrepreneurs; Mr. Ying built parts of China's telecom infrastructure in the 1990s. He is a trusted advisor in the East and the West.

Geoff Entress

Geoff Entress

Managing Director, Pioneer Square Labs

Venture Capital Angel Investment

Prominent Seattle-based angel investor and venture capitalist. Co-founder of Pioneer Square Labs and Founder's Co-op. Has invested in over 150 companies including Uber, Docusign, and Remitly.

Joel Yarmon

Joel Yarmon

Managing Partner, Pipeline Capital

Venture Capital Technology

Veteran venture capitalist with over two decades of experience. Former Managing Director at Draper Associates/DFJ, leading investments in transformative technology companies. Founded Pipeline Capital to focus on early-stage technology investments.

Roman Coppola

Roman Coppola

Award-Winning Filmmaker & Creative Director

Entertainment

Founder, Decentralized Pictures.

Jessica Toon

Jessica Toon

Former Director at Paul Allen's MoPop (Vulcan)

Entertainment Philanthropy

Head of Marketing and Communications, Sales, and Audience Development for MoPop. Extensive experience in arts and cultural institution leadership.

Timo Hanke

Timo Hanke

Technical Advisor, Cryptography

Technical Blockchain

Distinguished computer scientist and blockchain expert. Core contributor to Internet Computer/Dfinity and founder of Slice, bringing deep expertise in cryptography and distributed systems.

Gavin Andresen

Gavin Andresen

Co-founder, Bitcoin Foundation

Technical Blockchain

Lead developer of Bitcoin, personally selected by Satoshi Nakamoto. Co-founder of the Bitcoin Foundation and key architect of early Bitcoin development and adoption. Serious mountain biker.

Patrick Murck

Patrick Murck

Fellow, Harvard Berkman Klein Center

Legal Policy

Pioneer blockchain and cryptocurrency lawyer. Founding counsel to the Bitcoin Foundation, EOS Foundation and others. Research Fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center focusing on fintech regulation and policy.

Darin Kingston

Darin Kingston

Senior Director, Airbel Impact Lab at IRC

Philanthropy

Expert in humanitarian innovation and financial inclusion. Leads research and development of solutions for people affected by crisis at the International Rescue Committee.