Friendly Trading Group supports the digital asset ecosystem through long-term investments in liquid digital assets, digital asset-related securities, and by venture investing in early-stage blockchain protocols.
Our unique background enables us to pursue opportunities across various sectors of the digital asset ecosystem. Additionally, deep relationships and industry experience gives Friendly Trading a unique ability to access differentiated, asymmetric investments.
Liquid tokens
Our strategies in liquid digital assets span across a variety of verticals, broadly focusing on layer 1 (L1) blockchains, decentralized finance applications, and Web3 infrastructure. The future of the internet, artificial intelligence, e-commerce and social media will be built on crypto rails, and we allocate accordingly.
Publicly traded securities
An area of differentiation is our skillset to analyze and deploy capital in equities levered to the blockchain landscape. We also use our learnings from the digital native ecosystem to exploit inefficiencies in the equity markets. The intersection of traditional corporates and blockchain will continue to provide significant opportunity in the coming years.
Venture investments
We have the network to gain exposure to some of the most sought after investments at early stages in their lifecycle. These investments add a significant aysmmetric return profile to our broader portfolio. Sectors in which we have invested to date include restaking, decentralized finance, AI, and blockchain infrastructure.
We’re a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to delivering the best results for our clients.
Managing Member
Sean has been investing in digital assets and blockchain related platforms since 2017. He was a seed investor in Solana, purchased SOL at $0.08, purchased Graph (GRT) at $0.001 and has been a seed investor in some of the largest L1s and digital asset funds over the last 7 years. He is the Co-Managing Member of The Posner Group and the Founder of Grafton Street Properties where he focuses on a wide range of assets and strategies. Sean has consummated over $3 Billion worth of transactions over the last 20 years.
Co-founder & CEO of Horizen Labs
Rob is one of the premier developers and visionaries in the blockchain industry. He is the CEO and co-founder of Horizen Labs as well as the co-founder and team leader of the Zen Blockchain Foundation ($ZEN). He was a member of the Special Counsel for ApeCoin DAO and has been an advisor to Aave and many other protocols. Rob creates and develops innovative technologies that are used by blockchain protocols worldwide.
Partner
Michael is a seasoned investor and has been investing in digital assets for over 7 years. He was an early Ethereum advocate who understood its potential and invested when ETH was under $12 per token. Michael’s focus lies in identifying unique platforms and navigating both bullish and bearish trends in digital assets. Beyond investing in blockchain-related technologies, his extensive 25-year background in finance includes providing innovative financing solutions and deploying billions in conventional and private mortgages.
Partner
Michael has held senior roles in institutional finance for over three decades. Most recently, he was a Managing Director leading the digital asset and blockchain platform at a global investment bank. Michael also held senior roles at several prominent investment funds, including as Head of Europe and Asia Trading and Capital Markets at Balyasny Asset Management (UK), and a Partner at SAC Global Advisors.
Principal
Jake was trained in math and computer science prior to transitioning to a boutique bank. He has been investing in digital assets through variable and dynamic cycles. Jake utilizes his unique background to provide research and insights into blockchain companies and protocols.
