
Robert Leshner
Partner
Robert Leshner is an entrepreneur, investor, and crypto enthusiast. He is the founder of Robot Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups focusing on blockchain and other deep technology. Leshner is also the founder and CEO of Compound, a digital asset lending platform.
Before founding Robot Ventures and Compound, Leshner worked as an attorney and software developer. He has also worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company, focusing on strategy and business development for technology companies.
Leshner is a prominent figure in the crypto industry and has been featured in several publications, including Forbes, Bloomberg, and CoinDesk. He is also a frequent speaker at blockchain and fintech conferences.
Leshner holds a BA in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a JD from the Yale Law School.
Name | Robert |
Last Name | Leshner |
Education | University of Pennsylvania |
Location | San Francisco, California |
Company | Robot Ventures |
Company Overview | Robot Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in seed-stage companies in the fintech and cryptocurrency sectors. The firm is based in San Francisco, California and was founded in 2019. They provide support to startups that are looking to create innovative solutions in these industries. With their expertise, Robot Ventures helps companies to grow and succeed by providing them with the necessary resources and guidance. Through their investments, the firm aims to support the development of new technologies that have the potential to transform the financial industry. |
Sweet Spot | $250K (1-1M) |
Company Site | http://robvc.com |
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Robert Leshner's Investments

Element Finance
TOTAL RAISED: $36M

ClayStack
TOTAL RAISED: $5.2M

SIREN
TOTAL RAISED: $5.2M

Syndicate
TOTAL RAISED: $22M

XMTP
TOTAL RAISED: $25M

Nansen
TOTAL RAISED: $13M

Bitwise
TOTAL RAISED: $74M

Blockfolio
TOTAL RAISED: $3.2M
Vauld
TOTAL RAISED: $27M

Phantom
TOTAL RAISED: $120M

Blocknative
TOTAL RAISED: $19M

Goldfinch
TOTAL RAISED: $26M

Centrifuge
TOTAL RAISED: $3.7M
Career
Partner | Robot Ventures |
Ceo | Compound (2017 - Present ) |
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