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Galaxy Digital Partners

As part of Galaxy Ventures, the Galaxy Interactive invests at the intersection of content, technology and social commerce with an emphasis on video games...

Galaxy Digital Partners

As part of Galaxy Ventures, the Galaxy Interactive invests at the intersection of content, technology and social commerce with an emphasis on video games and the infrastructure powering immersive virtual worlds.

General information

Firm type

Venture Capital

Year founded

AUM

Undisclosed

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

New York

Corporate office

300 Vesey Street, New York, NY 10282, United States

Principals

Sam Englebardt

Founding General Partner, Galaxy Interactive

Benjamin Wald

Operating Partner, Galaxy Interactive

Eric Yu

Director of Finance, Galaxy Interactive

Mustafa Kamal

Investor, Galaxy Interactive

Santiago Diaz

Investor, Galaxy Interactive

Joshua Decker

Head of Platform, Galaxy Interactive

Nicole Broeffle

Investor Relations, Galaxy Interactive

Ian Irlander

Venture Legal Counsel

Sector focus

AI/MLEnergy Transition & RenewablesMedia & EntertainmentRobotics & Automation

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the final investment decisions at Galaxy Interactive?

Sam Englebardt serves as Founding General Partner and leads the investment team, which also includes Operating Partner Benjamin Wald and Investors Mustafa Kamal and Santiago Diaz. The firm does not publicly disclose an investment committee structure, but Englebardt's founding-partner role places him at the center of decision-making for the Interactive division inside Galaxy Digital.

How does Galaxy Interactive relate to Galaxy Digital?

Galaxy Interactive is the thematic venture capital division of Galaxy Digital, the publicly traded financial services firm founded by Michael Novogratz. It sits inside Galaxy Ventures and invests from the parent's balance sheet or dedicated venture vehicles, granting it access to a crypto-native capital markets platform and a network that pure-play VC firms lack.

Does Galaxy Interactive invest only in gaming and interactive media?

No. While its origins are in video games and immersive worlds, the firm's recent deployment spans energy infrastructure for compute — including Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Last Energy — alongside enterprise software like Row64. Its core thesis has expanded to cover the full stack of hardware and software enabling immersive computing and the AI era.

What is Galaxy Interactive's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?

Galaxy Interactive has not publicly outlined a structured co-investment program for external institutional allocators. Its parent firm Galaxy Digital does manage institutional capital across asset management strategies, and the Interactive team's deals have included syndications with other venture firms, but details on specific co-investment terms or club structures are not disclosed.

Does Galaxy Interactive manage its own dedicated fund vehicle?

As of its public profile, Galaxy Interactive operates as a team within the Galaxy Digital platform rather than a standalone fund management company. The precise structure — whether capital is deployed from the corporate balance sheet, a dedicated venture fund under Galaxy Ventures, or a combination — has not been publicly detailed.

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