Pine Barrens Capital is a firm providing early stage funding and go-to-market support tailored to the complexities of crypto.

Pine Barrens Capital is a firm providing early stage funding and go-to-market support tailored to the complexities of crypto.

MISSION

We build stronger, more successful companies by bridging communications support and crypto capital markets expertise, filling a crucial gap in the ecosystem.

We build stronger, more successful companies by bridging communications support and crypto capital markets expertise, filling a crucial gap in the ecosystem.

Pine Barrens Capital exists to fill a critical gap in the crypto ecosystem – giving founders the tailored funding and high-impact resources they need to launch, grow, and thrive. 

While traditional finance offers established pathways to public markets, it lacks broad participation. And while crypto solves for inclusion, it lacks a trusted steward. 

We bridge this gap through combining capital market expertise, strategic communications, and meaningful industry relationships. Our approach creates a magnetic pull for top projects and drives real, lasting success.

TEAM

Frank Chaparro

Frank Chaparro

Host of “The Scoop,” former leading crypto reporter at The Block and Business Insider

Host of “The Scoop,” former leading crypto reporter at The Block and Business Insider

Frank brings a powerhouse media presence to Pine Barrens Capital. Before advising and investing in startups, he shaped the industry’s narrative as a top crypto reporter, breaking major stories and building an unmatched network as the founding reporter at The Block. Today, he’s passionate about helping founders communicate confidently and become their own biggest champions in a crowded market.

TEAM

George Calle

George Calle

Former Head of Research at The Block, strategic advisor to top crypto projects and institutions

Former Head of Research at The Block, strategic advisor to top crypto projects and institutions

George merges data-driven insights with deep sector and financial knowledge to synthesize crypto’s march towards mainstream adoption. At The Block, he led the largest independent research team in crypto and helped guide the company’s $70M sale. Now, he’s focused on helping founders navigate crypto markets and leverage blockchains to unlock entirely new product offerings.

TEAM

Jim Greco

Jim Greco

Founder of F9 Research, former Managing Director at GTS, Director at Gemini Trust Co.

Founder of F9 Research, former Managing Director at GTS, Director at Gemini Trust Co.

Jim’s career spans high-frequency trading, market-making, and bridging on-chain with traditional finance. At GTS, a leading US equities market maker, he honed cutting-edge trading and risk-management strategies, which he applied to the crypto markets as the founder of F9 Research, a crypto trading and market making firm. He now brings this deep expertise to help founders unpack the nuances of crypto market structure.

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