Crypto governance, investment strategies, and DAOs by Will Papper
Will Papper is co‑founder of Syndicate, a platform launched in 2021 that enables crypto enthusiasts and businesses to organize collective investment clubs and tokenized communities. Syndicate raised USD 28 million in funding from notable investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Electric Capital. In 2024, Syndicate built smart contracts for Nike’s virtual platform “.SWOOSH” and helped organize the Constitution DAO’s USD 43 million bid for a rare historical artifact.
As of 2025, Papper’s Syndicate invests across at least 9 projects, with average ticket sizes between USD 200,000 and 1 million. Portfolio includes Mad Realities, Lasso Labs, BSX Protocol, and Otterspace. Papper frequently publishes on DAO design, governance incentives, and community-based investment strategies. Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Finance in 2024, Papper also leads conversations on how brands and fans can co-design Web3 experiences through treasury voting and revenue sharing models.