Nassim Olive
Role: Associate
Nassim is a Co-Founder & General Partner at Eterna Capital, a VC firm focused on blockchain technology launched in early 2018. Since then, he has been at the forefront of investing in technologies that enable the decentralized web, fostering early-stage startups in the blockchain space. In 2021, they raised fund II of $25M USD that continues to be deployed.
Nassim was previously a member of BlackRock’s Financial Institutions Group within the Financial Markets Advisory team, responsible for covering Global and UK-based insurance companies. As part of his role, he was in charge of developing business relationships and providing financial solutions to clients. Nassim is passionate about markets, economics and politics. He joined BlackRock in London after completing his Masters in Finance with Distinction at Imperial College London in 2014. Nassim also holds a Bachelor from HEC Montréal. Nassim is a CFA Charterholder.
In addition to his professional endeavours, Nassim is a guest lecturer at Imperial College London, teaching fintech modules on blockchain and cryptocurrencies. He has also served as a mentor and advisor for various blockchain accelerators, including CeloCamp and Algorand Accelerate, guiding startups and developers in the blockchain ecosystem.