Amman Bhasin brings hands-on operating experience to venture investing, having co-founded and run a small-business lending company that originated over $10M in loans before joining PayPal Ventures, rather than following a traditional finance-to-VC path. He specializes in stablecoin infrastructure and programmable capital, leading investments in projects like Stable and actually funding deals like Mesh almost entirely in PYUSD transmitted on-chain, demonstrating his commitment to using the technology he invests in.

• Deep interest in the foundational infrastructure of the crypto ecosystem, particularly protocols that solve issues regarding security and interoperability. He frequently champions portfolio companies like LayerZero for connecting blockchains and Chaos Labs for protecting market participants.
• Strong focus on the convergence of traditional fintech and Web3, specifically solutions that integrate digital assets into the global financial system. This is evident in his support for StableXYZ building native payment rails and Talos enabling institutions to reliably interact with digital currencies.
• Enthusiasm for the practical commercial applications of crypto beyond simple trading or speculation. He has highlighted the massive implications of partnerships like Coinbase and Shopify, noting that the impact on consumers and merchants is often overlooked compared to the hype surrounding DeFi and NFTs.
• Advocacy for modernizing financial stacks and improving user experience over traditional banking bottlenecks. He explicitly compared the ease of opening an account with Mercury against the bloated processes of traditional banks, while also seeking out startups offering non-dilutive financing similar to Pipe.
• Appreciation for founders who demonstrate exceptional grit and investors who show genuine conviction. He has publicly praised peers for their hustle and determination, and pointed to specific sourcing emails, like one sent to Spotify founders, as examples of thoughtful, non-generic outreach that wins deals.