Xavier is the founder of Frachtis, a crypto-native pre-seed fund supporting builders in decentralized infrastructure, AI, middleware, and consumer apps. He previously served as the Chief Investment Officer at Chorus One and Chorus Ventures, one of the biggest staking providers in the crypto ecosystem. With over 60 investments to date, he brings a tech and research-driven approach to investing in the next generation of crypto builders. 

Xavier holds a Master’s degree in Financial Technology specializing in crypto and AI from MIP Politecnico di Milano, where he authored two academic papers, “Identifying Key Non-Financial Risks in Decentralised Finance” and “What Can Banks Learn from DeFi?” which were featured in Cointelegraph and CoinDesk. Xavier has also contributed as a peer reviewer for blockchain academic research from leading institutions, including Wharton and the World Economic Forum.