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Kavita Gupta

Founder & General Partner

Delta Blockchain Fund

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta

Milton Hershey School

Kavita’s Biography

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. more less

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Delta Blockchain Fund’s Kavita Gupta explains why women need their fair share of representation

Delta Blockchain Fund's Kavita Gupta has stated that there’s a need to increase the number of girls engaging in emerging tech businesses.

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Early-stage VC explains how private valuations are reacting to crypto's latest rally

Delta Blockchain Fund Founder & CEO Kavita Gupta talks to Frank Chaparro about the effect of the recent crypto surge on the early-stage venture sector.

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Kavita’s Background

Delta Blockchain Fund

Founder & General Partner

Oct 2020 - Present

New York, NY, USA

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.

Fintech TV

Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer & Host

Mar 2020 - Present

New York, NY, USA

With the latest perspectives and news from the world of finance, blockchain, technology, sustainability, impact investing, SDGs, and ESG, Fintech TV is a trailblazing global media platform.

ConsenSys

Founding Managing Partner

Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

San Francisco, CA, USA

Consensys leads the way in software engineering in the blockchain space. Their Ethereum products enable their developers to build next-generation networks.

The Schmidt Family Foundation

Investment Specialist

Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

San Francisco, CA, USA

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.

Amplifier Strategies

Director, Impact Investments

Sep 2015 - May 2016

San Francisco, CA, USA

Amplifier Strategies builds and scales mission-driven programs, believing that impact investors, philanthropists and purpose-driven businesses bring positive change.

Cine Roost Capitals Advisory

Co-Founder

Sep 2012 - Mar 2016

New York, NY, USA

Cine Roost Capitals is an impact investment fund focused on media and access, based out of India.

WeMynd

Co-Founder

May 2014 - Jul 2015

Mountain View, CA, USA

WeMynd is a storytelling app sharing citizen journalism and social impact stories that are unlikely to make the news but have a global impact.

Anurag Kashyap Films PL

CFO

Oct 2012 - May 2013

Mumbai, IN

As CFO, Kavita dealt with financing and the distribution of Indian movie projects for Anurag Kashyap Films.

International Finance Corporation

Investment Manager

Mar 2009 - Apr 2012

Washington, DC, USA

Working with Investment and Derivative Trading, Liquid Asset Management and investments in ICT, Kavita handled Quantitative Analysis & Modeling for Fixed income derivative products.

HSBC

Assistant Manager (AVP)

Dec 2007 - Mar 2009

Salinas, CA, USA

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.

World Bank

Investment & Derivative Trading- Emerging Markets

Apr 2006 - Dec 2007

Washington, DC, USA

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.

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Kavita’s Gallery

Advisory Roles

Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness at U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Advisory Board

Jan 2021 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

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 Innovation Lab

Senior Advisor

May 2020 - Present

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.

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Previous Board Positions

Dusk Foundation

Executive Chair, Board Member

Jul 2019 - May 2020

The non-profit Dusk Foundation is a regulated and decentralised network built for institutions, businesses and users.

Media

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Crypto industry’s recent court wins may not stop companies from moving out of the U.S.

Sep 2023

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta joins MarketWatch to share her ideas on the regulatory landscape for the crypto industry.

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Interviews

Venture Capitalist Kavita Gupta Details How the Investing Landscape has Changed Since FTX Collapse

Oct 2023

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta 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.

Former FTX Investor Kavita Gupta Details How SBF Trial Will Impact Industry

Oct 2023

New York, NY, USA

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.

PayPal Expects New PYUSD Stablecoin Use Throughout DeFi Ecosystem

Oct 2023

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta joins "Bloomberg Technology" to discuss the significance of PayPal becoming the first major US financial institution to introduce its own Stablecoin.

Kavita Gupta discusses Bitcoin & the state of crypto regulation

Sep 2023

New York, NY, USA

Kavita shares her views on Bitcoin and how the state of crypto regulation will unfold.

IFC Alum Kavita Gupta Explains How Likely are Bitcoin ETFs are on CNBC TV

Sep 2023

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta 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.

Top VC Kavita Gupta Analyses Bipartisan Bill to Regulate DeFi and its Implications on Venture Investing

Jul 2023

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta delves into the implications of the proposed bipartisan bill to regulate DeFi, focusing on its potential impact on the crypto investment landscape.

Coinbase, Binance sued by SEC: Where does regulation go from here?

Jun 2023

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the outlook for proper crypto regulation and the ongoing debate's impact on crypto markets.

VC Kavita Gupta Expresses Concern Over Lack of Regulatory Clarity and its Impact on Crypto Startups

Jun 2023

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta 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.

Delta Blockchain Fund’s Kavita Gupta Calls for Regulatory Clarity from SEC for Crypto Companies

Jun 2023

New York, NY, USA

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.

VC Kavita Gupta’s Take on AI and Blockchain Use Cases

May 2023

New York, NY, USA

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.

Venture Capitalist Kavita Gupta Speaks About Slowdown in Startup Funding amid Bear Market

May 2023

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.

Silvergate, SVB bank failures created ‘a huge problem’ for crypto: Investor

Mar 2023

New York, NY, USA

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.

Signature Bank Singled Out by Regulators: Kavita Gupta

Mar 2023

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta, Delta Blockchain Fund founder, says Signature Bank has been a politicized target of regulators because of its exposure to crypto.

Very few people saw the FTX liquidity issue coming, says Delta Blockchain’s Kavita Gupta

Nov 2022

New York, NY, USA

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.

Former World Bank, IFC Alum Kavita Gupta Speaks About Institutional Interest in Crypto

Oct 2022

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta 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.

Crypto Report: Will the Crypto Market Go Up?

Oct 2022

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta 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.

Indian – American Investor Kavita Gupta’s Take on the Crypto Regulations in India

Jul 2022

New Delhi, IN

Kavita Gupta 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.

The crypto market hasn’t reached the bottom yet, says Delta’s Kavita Gupta

Jun 2022

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta, Delta Blockchain founder, joins ‘The Exchange’ to discuss the crypto crash.

Kavita Gupta on 'Cascading Effect' of UST Crash on Crypto Lending & DeFi

Jun 2022

New York, NY, USA

Kavita Gupta 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.

Crypto 'winter is here': Expert

May 2022

New York, NY, USA

Delta Blockchain Fund founder Kavita Gupta discusses why she believes a "a crypto winter is here" as bitcoin traded below $30,000.

Veteran Investor Kavita Gupta highlights impact of FTX’s investment in Robinhood

May 2022

New York, NY, USA

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.

Delta Blockchain Fund founder Kavita Gupta: The world is already multichain

May 2022

Kavita Gupta discusses her deep experience in the financial technology space, current and future plans of Delta Blockchain, and more.

How I Became A Start-Up Investor In America ft. Kavita Gupta

Sep 2021

Kavita Gupta joins the Ranveer Show to discuss her early career and how she charted a path for herself as an entrepreneur in the U.S.

Consensys Ventures Kavita Gupta Talks Tachyon and India

Aug 2018

Kavita Gupta 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.

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Awards & Recognition

United Nations

Innovation Award

2015

New York, NY, USA

Kavita was recognized for her involvement in the creation of green and social impact bonds.

Specialist Courses

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Computer Management & Communications, Information Technology

Cambridge, MA, USA

Academic Appointments

Stanford University

Visiting Scholar

Jan 2019 - Present

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Kavita teaches the Beyond Bitcoin course as a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University.

Speaking Engagements

What if the world used one currency?

Featured Speaker

Sep 2019

Mumbai, IN

Posing the question 'Could cryptocurrencies and blockchain make the world more stable?', Kavita Gupta shares how a decentralized global currency could lead to true economic inclusivity, where everyone has the same financial choice, dignity and opportunity.

Kavita’s Education

The George Washington University

Master of Science | International Trade & Economics

2005 - 2007

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Bachelor's Degree | International Transfer