Head of DeFi
https://panga.ventures/
Opportunities at Panga Ventures
Panga Ventures is hiring for strategic roles across our investment ecosystem, including full-time positions, advisors, and consultants to drive growth and partnerships for our Web3 portfolio companies.
For more details about any specific role, feel free to contact us for further information.
Investment Focus: We are a venture capital firm investing in category-defining Web3 companies across every layer of the crypto technology stack. With a $500M early stage fund and a $1B acceleration fund, we back innovative teams building the future of decentralized finance, infrastructure, and blockchain technologies.
Portfolio Support: We are seeking strategic partnership managers, business development specialists, technical advisors, tokenomics experts, DeFi analysts, and ecosystem growth managers to support our portfolio companies and drive cross-portfolio synergies.
About Panga Ventures
Panga Ventures is a leading venture capital firm specializing in DeFi and Web3 investments across the entire crypto technology stack. Our portfolio includes cutting-edge DeFi protocols, infrastructure companies, and next-generation blockchain technologies.
As we expand our DeFi investment strategy and portfolio company support, we are seeking a Head of DeFi to lead our DeFi investment thesis, provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies, and drive value creation across our DeFi investments.
Project Overview
The Head of DeFi will lead Panga Ventures' DeFi investment strategy, provide expert guidance to our DeFi portfolio companies, and identify new investment opportunities in the rapidly evolving DeFi ecosystem.
This role is ideal for DeFi experts, protocol architects, and investment professionals who understand liquidity mechanics, governance frameworks, and tokenomics design.
If you have experience with DeFi protocol development, investment analysis, and portfolio company advisory, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead DeFi investment strategy and due diligence for Panga Ventures' investment decisions in DeFi protocols and infrastructure.
- Provide strategic advisory to portfolio DeFi companies on protocol design, tokenomics, and market positioning.
- Conduct deep technical and financial analysis of DeFi protocols, assessing risks, opportunities, and competitive positioning.
- Support portfolio companies with partnership development, liquidity strategies, and ecosystem integrations.
- Identify and evaluate new DeFi investment opportunities across lending, DEXs, derivatives, yield farming, and emerging DeFi categories.
- Represent Panga Ventures in the DeFi community, building relationships with protocol teams, other investors, and industry leaders.
- Monitor portfolio company performance and provide ongoing strategic guidance on growth and scaling initiatives.
- Lead market research and competitive analysis to inform investment decisions and portfolio strategy.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in DeFi, either as a protocol builder, investor, or strategic advisor to DeFi companies.
- Deep technical understanding of DeFi protocols, smart contracts, liquidity mechanics, and tokenomics design.
- Experience with venture capital investment processes, due diligence, and portfolio company management.
- Strong network in the DeFi ecosystem with relationships across protocols, founders, and other investors.
- Track record of successful DeFi investments or protocol advisory work.
- Ability to evaluate complex financial models, risk frameworks, and protocol economics.
- Strong communication skills to present investment theses and provide strategic guidance to founders.
Why Join Panga Ventures?
- Competitive compensation: $200,000–$350,000 + significant carry participation in fund performance.
- Lead DeFi strategy for a top-tier venture capital firm with substantial assets under management.
- Work directly with cutting-edge DeFi protocols and visionary founders.
- Access to exclusive deal flow and co-investment opportunities with leading VCs.
- Shape the future of DeFi through strategic investments and portfolio company guidance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $200,000 – $350,000 (based on experience and DeFi expertise).
- Carry participation: significant upside potential tied to fund performance and DeFi investment returns.
- Performance bonuses based on successful investments and portfolio company value creation.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement planning.
- Professional development budget for conferences, research, and continued education.
- Access to exclusive industry events and investor networks.
Next Steps
Initial Application
Submit your background including DeFi experience, investment track record, and notable protocol relationships.
Investment Committee Interview
Present your DeFi investment thesis and discuss market opportunities with our investment team.
Portfolio Company Interaction
Meet with select portfolio company founders to demonstrate your advisory capabilities and strategic thinking.
Final Partner Interview
Final discussion with senior partners about compensation, expectations, and strategic role within the firm.