Daniel Barabander
VCInvestment Partner & Chief Legal Officer, Variant Fund
Crypto lawyer and YC-founder turned crypto investor
New York, NY2 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
CryptoInfrastructureFintech
Background
Daniel Barabander is Investment Partner and CLO at Variant, bringing a unique combination of founder, engineer, and crypto law expertise. He previously led crypto matters at Cravath, advising on M&A, enforcement, and regulatory compliance. Before law, he co-founded Haywheel (YC S16), a wholesale food marketplace, and taught himself to code.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Sectors
CryptoInfrastructureFintech
Based in: New York, NY (North America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026