Name: Bijan Alizadehfard
Designation: Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Company: Cypher Capital
Bijan Alizadehfard is General Partner and Co-Founder of Cypher Capital, investing in blockchain, digital assets, decentralised finance, and fintech startups globally. Through Cypher Capital, he supports early- and growth-stage companies, partnering with founders to scale transformative technologies shaping the future of finance. He previously co-founded and served as CEO of Phoenix Group PLC, strengthening its operations and strategic vision, and later contributed as a board member (2022–2024), guiding governance, long-term strategy, and organisational oversight. Bijan has also served on the board of Link Global Technologies Inc, demonstrating his expertise in corporate governance, risk management, and strategic decision-making across public and private companies.
Throughout his career, he has focused on high-growth, innovation-driven sectors, combining entrepreneurship, investment acumen, and operational leadership to guide businesses through complex markets. His work continues to shape the evolution of digital finance globally, supporting scalable, sustainable growth and the adoption of emerging financial technologies.
