Samantha Lewis

Partner

2023

Lead investments at the firm in fintech, data platforms, AI and blockchain infrastructure.

Principal

2020 - 2023

Sourcing new early-stage investments by nurturing strong relationships with founders and the broader venture capital community. Leading investments in key thematic areas and serving on portfolio companies Board of Directors. Assisting in all aspects of due diligence, including detailed customer and management references, market sizing and mapping, financial modeling and industry research. Researching thematic areas for investment and collaborating with the partners to push fund thinking in thesis areas. Creating and driving internal processes to efficiently deploy capital and maximize ROI.

Adjunct Professor

2024

Professor of Financing the Startup Venture for the Rice undergraduate entrepreneurship concentration through the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation.

Board Observer

2024

Plasma's EVM compatible, UTXO network expands functionality on Bitcoin, starting with expanding access to USDT stablecoins on Bitcoin. With Plasma, developers can build on Bitcoin without limits. https://www.plasma.to/

Member Board of Directors

2022

Fellow

2022

The world's premier venture capital fellowship program.

Member Board of Directors

2021

Investor

2021

Member Board of Directors

2022 - 2024

Arden was acquired by LISNR in Q4 2024. Arden is a Mercury venture studio deal working on deepening customer engagement for businesses through blockchain infrastructure and AI.

Member Board of Directors

2019 - 2024

Topl was acquired by Plasma in 2024. Plasma's EVM compatible, UTXO network expands functionality on Bitcoin, starting with expanding access to USDT stablecoins on Bitcoin. With Plasma, developers can build on Bitcoin without limits. https://www.plasma.to/

Board Observer

2023 - 2024

Acquired by BitGo in 2024 Brassica is a fintech infrastructure company laying the groundwork for the rise of alternative and digital assets.