Nick Tomaino
VCFounder & General Partner, 1confirmation
Coinbase alum and pioneering crypto-native investor
New York, NY$500K–$3M checks4 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
CryptoConsumerFintechInfrastructure
Background
Nick Tomaino is the Founder and General Partner of 1confirmation, which he launched in 2017 with $26M backed by Peter Thiel and Mark Cuban; the firm now manages over $1B in AUM. Before 1confirmation, he was a product manager at Coinbase from 2013 to 2016, one of the earliest employees. He is widely recognized as an early NFT investor, backing OpenSea, CryptoPunks, and artists like Pak and Beeple.
Investment Thesis
Backs early-stage crypto projects with user-centric products and cultural reach; focuses on Web3 consumer and creator economy.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Typical check: $500K–$3M
Sectors
CryptoConsumerFintechInfrastructure
Based in: New York, NY (North America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026