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Protein Capital
Protein Capital is an asset manager specialized in digital assets since 2018. It invests in promising blockchain, Web3 and AI companies building products and...
Protein Capital
Protein Capital is an asset manager specialized in digital assets since 2018. It invests in promising blockchain, Web3 and AI companies building products and services that power the Internet of Value. The firm offers liquid digital asset investing as well as venture capital via tokens and equity, and is registered in Luxembourg.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2018
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Spain
City
Madrid
Corporate office
Madrid, Spain
Additional offices
Luxembourg
Principals
Alberto Gordo
CEO
Ricardo Osorio Jones-Parra
CIO
José María Fonseca
Risk Manager
Enrique López de Ceballos
CLO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How is Protein Capital structured legally, and why is its Luxembourg registration significant?
Protein Capital maintains a registered presence in Luxembourg, which the firm highlights as a high-reputation jurisdiction offering strong investor protections. This regulatory posture is unusual for a small crypto-native manager — most peers operate from offshore centers with lighter oversight. The structure aims to provide institutional-grade governance around custody, reporting, and fund administration, with Chief Legal Officer Enrique López de Ceballos overseeing the legal framework.
What investment strategies does Protein Capital pursue within digital assets?
The firm runs three parallel strategies: direct investment in liquid digital assets selected for utility and fundamental demand, venture capital via agreements for future token emissions from early-stage protocols, and traditional venture equity in Web3 and AI companies building decentralized infrastructure. CIO Ricardo Osorio Jones-Parra designed the data-driven methods used to identify projects and monitor performance across both liquid and venture mandates.
Does Protein Capital disclose its assets under management or portfolio holdings?
No. The firm does not publicly disclose AUM, total deployment, or specific portfolio-company names. The website describes thematic exposure to blockchain, AI, and digital-asset protocols but lists no individual investments. Without third-party reporting, the scale of the vehicle remains opaque to external allocators.
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