Lucy Wang

General Partner

Lucy Wang is a founding partner of 11.2 Capital, a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage blockchain and cryptocurrency startups. She has been an active investor and entrepreneur in the crypto space since 2017 and has experience in both traditional finance and tech industries. Prior to founding 11.2 Capital, Wang was an investment manager at NewQuest Capital Partners and a vice president at CITIC Securities. She holds a Bachelor's degree in economics from Peking University in China and a Master's degree in financial engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Wang is also a frequent speaker and commentator on blockchain and cryptocurrency trends, and has been featured in various publications such as Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Block.

Name	Lucy
Last Name	Wang
Education	Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Brown University, New York University, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Location	New York, New York
Company	Divergent Capital
Company Overview	Divergent Capital is a private investment firm that specializes in providing growth capital to companies across various industries. The company's investment approach is closely aligned with its name as it aims to diverge from the traditional investment strategies commonly employed in the industry. Divergent Capital utilizes a unique investment approach that places emphasis on the long-term potential of a company, rather than just its short-term financial performance. The firm invests in companies that it believes have the potential to disrupt their respective industries through innovation and new technologies. Through its investments, Divergent Capital provides not only capital but also strategic support, resources, and guidance to help its portfolio companies achieve their growth objectives. The firm has a proven track record of success, having invested in multiple companies that have gone on to become industry leaders. Overall, Divergent Capital is a forward-thinking investment firm that seeks to support companies that are pushing the boundaries of their industries and driving positive change.
Sweet Spot	$1M (5-2M)
Tags	Crypto/Web3 FinTech Enterprise DeepTech AI Consumer Internet Cloud Infrastructure New York City Hardware IoT Female Investors

Career

Principal	11.2 Capital (2017 - 2019 )
Associate	Greycroft Partners (2015 - 2017 )
Resident data scientist	Greycroft Partners (2015 - 2017 )
Data scientist	Spring Inc. (2015 - 2015 )
Investment associate	Bridgewater Associates (2012 - 2013 )
Research assistant	Brown University (2009 - 2011 )
General Partner	Divergent Capital