Jacob Martin

Jacob Martin, co-founder of 2 Punks Capital alongside Stephen Sullivan, brings a unique blend of legal expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to the venture capital landscape, particularly within the blockchain and digital asset sectors. His background as an attorney specialized in the crypto space, coupled with his involvement in over $1 billion in NFT sales, positions him as a key figure in navigating the complex legal and regulatory frameworks that often accompany investments in web3, metaverse, NFTs, and gaming startups.

Before establishing 2 Punks Capital, Martin's career included significant roles such as the CEO of Okoa (2018-2019), a blockchain-based wills and trusts company, and co-founding Ready Player DAO, highlighting his deep involvement in the blockchain community. His legal acumen and business experience enable 2 Punks Capital to not only identify promising investment opportunities but also to offer invaluable guidance to portfolio companies on navigating the intricacies of the blockchain industry.

2 Punks Capital, under Martin's co-leadership, focuses on seed-stage ventures that are building the next generation of consumer blockchain technologies. The firm's investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that digital asset ownership will become as crucial as physical asset ownership, starting with consumer crypto in art, fashion, collectibles, and entertainment. Martin's vision and leadership have been instrumental in shaping 2 Punks Capital's approach to investing in innovators who are poised to onboard the next 200 million people to crypto and digital asset ownership, making significant strides in gaming, digital fashion, collectibles, NFTs, metaverse, music, and sports.