ABOUT & TEAM
IOP Capital is an investment firm focused exclusively on ventures, tokens, and projects related to blockchain tech and artificial intelligence
IOP capital is a private fund. Our mission is to act as the catalyst for widespread blockchain adoption and innovation.
Exclusively focused on investing in blockchain technologies, the IOP Capital team is experienced in both traditional finance and emergent blockchain technology. Having strong relationships with some of the most promising entrepreneurs and other top investors in the space, IOP Capital is fulfilling its strategic investment philosophy by building a diversified portfolio and bringing industry-specific value-a dd resources to its portfolio companies.
Within the next several years, we envision blockchains and digital currencies having an established, responsibly managed, and regulated role in the global economy, soon after disintermediating a myriad of industries.
Jack Smies
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CO-CHIEF INVESTEMENT OFFICER
Jack has a background in working in large enterprises such as Shell, ING, Wipro and Accenture. He brings deep technical knowledge about the crypto market being a very early participant as well as a very practical understanding of economics.
Andrew Snead
CO-CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Andrew is a Senior Managing Director at Delta Partners, an FTI company. Strategic advisor to the 5G Open Innovation Lab and advisory Board member. He is a liquidity partner in the fund and provides key advice for investments in a number of key markets.
Stephan Gobert
LIMITED PARTNER
Stephan is a limited partner in IOP Capital and a sustainable entrepreneur, early adopter and investor in several ventures with strong environmental purpose. Strategic advisor for several companies, board member of various clean energy councils. Early investor in digital technologies, Crypto and NFT’s bringing IRL art and performances to the Metaverse.
Michael Declercq
LIMITED PARTNER
Michael is a Limited Partner at IOP Capital and focused on crypto related companies. He made an entry into crypto at a very early age and is very excited about its potential to change the world into a better place. Michael is also a passionate pilot.
Lora Jackson
QUANTITATIVE ANALYST
Lora manages our AI trading, fine tunes our algo’s and models. She has extensive experience working as a quant for a number of financial institutions.