Protos

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

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AUM

$500 M

Location

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series B

Region of investment

Asia Europe South America North America Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Protos is an institutional-grade asset management firm based in the Cayman Islands, founded by Philipp Kallerhoff, a veteran in asset management with a PhD in Computational Neuroscience. The firm is led by a diverse team including CEO Phil Blows, who has over 20 years of experience in markets, fintech, and DeFi. Protos distinguishes itself by offering regulated, segregated structures for cryptocurrency investments, ensuring transparency and compliance.

The firm specializes in managing digital asset portfolios for crypto foundations and qualifying institutions. Their services include portfolio management, lending, yield generation, spot trading, and governance advisory. Protos manages multi-strategy funds with a total AUA exceeding $500 million, catering to institutional clients with products like the Token Principal Programme and Single-Asset Yield Products. They focus on sectors such as blockchain/crypto and fintech, operating primarily in North America and Europe.

Notable services provided by Protos include the Token Principal Programme, designed for project founders managing concentrated token positions, and Single-Asset Yield Products, which offer yield on specific cryptocurrencies. These services are tailored for accredited investors seeking systematic income generation while maintaining compliance with insider-trading restrictions.

Industry

Technology Blockchain/Crypto Internet and Web Services Fintech Financial Services Digital

Contacts

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Philipp Kallerhoff Executive Director
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Phil Blows Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
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FAQs about Protos

Protos is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Protos is located in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Protos was founded in .
Protos invests in companies and startups in Technology, Blockchain/Crypto, Internet and Web Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Digital.
Protos invests in companies and startups in Asia, Europe, South America, North America, Australia and others.
Protos invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B.
Protos usually invests $0-1 m on average.
Protos has around $500m assets under management.
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