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The Rollup
The Rollup is a asset manager based in Singapore, founded 2020; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key...
The Rollup
Technical talks and open conversation for the onchain future
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2020
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Singapore
City
Singapore
Corporate office
Singapore
Additional offices
London · Ho Chi Minh City · Munich · Accra · San Francisco · Hong Kong · Dubai · Vancouver · Tel Aviv · Amsterdam · Gibraltar · Bengaluru · Berlin · Fort Lauderdale · Beijing · San Mateo
Principals
Andy (co-founder)
Co-founder
Rob (co-founder)
Co-founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does The Rollup source its deal flow?
Deal flow is sourced primarily through the firm's media and conference footprint. The co-founders record weekly podcasts with founders and builders, speak at flagship conferences like EthCC and Digital Asset Summit, and publish research on onchain infrastructure. These activities generate direct relationships that convert into early-stage allocation before projects undertake broader institutional raises.
Does The Rollup manage outside capital or operate as a fund?
The Rollup does not publicly disclose a structured fund vehicle. Its investments appear to be made through The Rollup Ventures and the co-founders' personal capital, functioning more like an angel syndicate and advisory network than a regulated fund manager. No fee structure or LP commitments are publicly reported.
What investment stages and sectors does The Rollup target?
The firm focuses on seed-stage startups across the blockchain stack. Core themes include decentralized finance, zero-knowledge privacy infrastructure, AI-meets-crypto convergence, stablecoin architecture, and real-world asset tokenization. Publicly referenced projects include NEAR Protocol, Zcash, Grass, Venice, Warden Labs, and Kraken's onchain financial layer.
Who makes investment decisions at The Rollup?
Decision-making sits with the two co-founders, Andy and Rob. Andy's background combines mathematics, philosophy, and extensive conference speaking; Rob brings digital marketing and business scaling experience. Both have personally invested in 50+ companies in addition to the firm's broader portfolio, and they jointly conduct hundreds of founder conversations annually.
Where does the name 'The Rollup' come from?
The name directly references the rollup scaling technology used in Ethereum layer-2 networks, signaling the firm's technical orientation. The firm originally operated under the name DeFi Slate before rebranding, aligning its identity with a deeper infrastructure thesis rather than purely the decentralized finance application layer.
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