Multicoin Capital adds Lucas to investment team to back crypto founders
- —Lucas previously worked at Pods Media and Bankless
- —The hire coincided with Multicoin's ninth anniversary
- —Co-founder Kyle Samani moved to an advisory role in February 2026
- —Applebaum and Sengupta were promoted to GP and Co-Head of Venture in March
Why it matters: The leadership changes signal a generational shift in how Multicoin runs its venture business, anchored by a $422 million third fund.
Source: Crypto Briefing