Kavita Gupta is the Founder & General Partner of Delta Blockchain Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund.
She has previously worked with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and The World Bank.
Kavita founded the Delta Blockchain Fund to pioneer the blockchain revolution and to lead the way in changing how consumers engage with innovative technology. Its mission is to catalyze the transformation of decentralized technologies from aspirational concepts into tangible realities.
Having started her career with the World Bank, Kavita holds nearly two decades of investment experience gained through a variety of roles. She founded ConsenSys Ventures, one of the first blockchain early-stage funds. Before that, she worked at the Schmidt Family Foundation, the family office of Google’s former CEO, Eric Schmidt.
Kavita holds advisory roles at the Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Hus Institute, the UNICEF Innovation Lab, the Katapult Accelerator investment fund and the International Emmys.
Kavita is also a visiting scholar...Kavita Gupta is the Founder & General Partner of Delta Blockchain Fund, an early-stage venture capital fund.
She has previously worked with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and The World Bank.
Kavita founded the Delta Blockchain Fund to pioneer the blockchain revolution and to lead the way in changing how consumers engage with innovative technology. Its mission is to catalyze the transformation of decentralized technologies from aspirational concepts into tangible realities.
Having started her career with the World Bank, Kavita holds nearly two decades of investment experience gained through a variety of roles. She founded ConsenSys Ventures, one of the first blockchain early-stage funds. Before that, she worked at the Schmidt Family Foundation, the family office of Google’s former CEO, Eric Schmidt.
Kavita holds advisory roles at the Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Hus Institute, the UNICEF Innovation Lab, the Katapult Accelerator investment fund and the International Emmys.
Kavita is also a visiting scholar at Stanford University where she teaches the course Beyond Bitcoin. For her involvement in the creation of green and social impact bonds, Kavita was awarded the UN Innovation Award in 2015. She continues to be an authoritative speaker on developments in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain in particular, appearing often on Bloomberg, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, and other media outlets.
Kavita graduated from The George Washington University where she was awarded a Master of Science in International Trade and Science. She previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree in International Transfer at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.moreless
In response to the news that HashKey Group has raised nearly $100 million and reached 'unicorn' status by exceeding the $1 billion threshold, Kavita Gupta was quoted as saying that crypto projects were not announcing their fundraising and that this has contributed to the impression that VC interest in the crypto sector was declining.
Kavita joined forces with the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation to launch this early stage venture capital fund to show the way in terms of blockchain innovation.
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Consensys leads the way in software engineering in the blockchain space. Their Ethereum products enable their developers to build next-generation networks.
Veterans of Silicon Valley, Eric and Wendy Schmidt, founded The Schmidt Family Foundation in 2006 to create a healthier and more just world. They desired to bring dynamism, optimism and the power of networks from the world of technology to the world of philanthropy.
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Working with Investment and Derivative Trading, Liquid Asset Management and investments in ICT, Kavita handled Quantitative Analysis & Modeling for Fixed income derivative products.
is a British universal bank and financial services group headquartered in London, England. In her role as Assistant Manager (AVP), Kavita was responsible for credit analytics and consumer lending.
The World Bank Group works in every major area of development. It provides a wide array of financial products and technical assistance that help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a charitable membership organization representing the interests of American businesses before Congress and government agencies, as well as in the U.S. courts.
Unicef have recognized the need to establish a new organizational model for innovation in order to speed up progress towards their 2030 goals. The global office of innovation is anchored by a core office and a network of nine innovation hubs.
THE HUS.Institute is a think tank that explores the transformation of the old economy into the Digital Modern era. It includes a network of change-makers, using dialogue to simplify the complexities of life.
The International Emmy Awards form part of the larger range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical merit for achievements in the television industry.
Kavita joins ‘Squawk Box’ in a discussion covering the latest bitcoin rally, crypto at large and the prospects of an ethereum ETF amongst other things.
Kavita discusses a recent Galaxy Digital report reveals that venture capitalists invested roughly $2.4 billion into crypto-focused startups and protocols in the first quarter of this year.
Kavita discusses how Delta Blockchain Fund finds opportunities in the digital space, the importance of the emerging digital infrastructure landscape, and future trends in the industry.
Kavita explains that VC funds have become more cautious after the FTX fiasco. Moreover, investors have increased diligence about treasury management and fund utilization, she added, also stating that the FTX trial will set a judiciary precedent for the global crypto industry.
Kavita Gupta, who had earlier invested in FTX and hence exited her position, explains that FTX and SBF’s trial will bring some clarity on the regulatory front and will set judicial precedent in the industry, which has currently been too politicized.
Kavita joins "Bloomberg Technology" to discuss the significance of PayPal becoming the first major US financial institution to introduce its own Stablecoin.
Kavita explains that although Bitcoin ETFs would make crypto more accessible for retail investors, there are significant challenges when it comes to making them a reality in the current regulatory backdrop.
Kavita delves into the implications of the proposed bipartisan bill to regulate DeFi, focusing on its potential impact on the crypto investment landscape.
Kavita spoke with Yahoo Finance about the regulatory challenges faced by the cryptocurrency industry. She also emphasized the need for transparency and clarity regarding the criteria for classifying tokens as securities.
In an interview with CNBC’s Crypto World, Kavita Gupta shared her insights on the current state of the cryptocurrency market and the implications of the SEC’s crackdown. She expressed her view on the lack of regulatory clarity and how it has been a significant challenge for the crypto industry.
Delta Blockchain Fund’s Founder and General Partner Kavita Gupta spoke with Bloomberg Crypto’s Katie Greifeld and Kailey Leinz to highlight the areas where AI can be integrated with blockchain and decentralized tech.
In this interview with CoinDesk, Kavita Gupta discusses the slowdown in crypto VC investments amid the bear market and rising interest rates. She also explains the cautious approach of crypto VCs, the impact on valuations, and her investment thesis during these times of market fluctuation.
Kavita Gupta, Delta Blockchain Fund General Partner, joins Yahoo Finance to talk about the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Silvergate, what they mean for the crypto market, and what's next for customers of the banks.
Kavita Gupta, Delta Blockchain fund founder and general partner and an equity holder in FTX, joins ‘The Exchange’ to discuss the crypto contagion risk, the Binance deal with FTX and the FTX funding timeline.
Kavita discusses the impact of institutional money entering the crypto market and its effect on the technology sector. She shares her opinion on the current state of the market, predicts a potential further downturn and highlights the areas of blockchain that she believes will experience a resurgence.
Kavita joins Emily Chang and gives her reaction to Mike Novogratz's comment that the crypto market will only go up after the macro environment stabilizes. She also shares her thoughts on what Web3-focused startups and trends she is looking at.
Kavita shares her views on the potential ban on crypto in India while speaking on the sidelines of the Fintech Festival in India. She expresses her belief that a ban would be detrimental to the country’s innovation and growth, potentially leading to a black market. She also emphasizes India’s potential to become a blockchain superpower.
Kavita discusses the "cascading effect" of TerraUSD (UST)'s crash on the wider crypto industry, with crypto lending and DeFi activity on the ropes. Plus, she offers her thoughts on Morgan Creek looking to counter FTX's BlockFi bailout offer.
In an interview with CNBC, Kavita Gupta discussed the potential impact of FTX’s investment in Robinhood. She also emphasized the importance of being able to trade and save across different asset classes, particularly between tokens and equity.
Kavita talks about the launch of project Tachyon and the launch of ConsenSys India, as well as the various factors that come into play in deciding where to allocate funds.
Posing the question 'Could cryptocurrencies and blockchain make the world more stable?', Kavita shares how a decentralized global currency could lead to true economic inclusivity, where everyone has the same financial choice, dignity and opportunity.
