Erik Finman is a venture capitalist who made history as the youngest Bitcoin millionaire at age 18.
About
Erik Finman is the youngest bitcoin millionaire, he is an entrepreneur and investor. At 12 years old Erik made his first crypto investment. His grandmother gave him $1,000 for his college fund, which he instead put into bitcoin. At age 15, Erik dropped out of high school, and moved to San Francisco to start Botangle, an education startup that provides a better alternative to the educational system that Finman left. He used his “college fund” crypto profits to fund the company. Erik launched the MetalPay app, a multi-million dollar crypto company as a competitor to Facebook’s Libra. He also launched the crypto investment startup, “CoinBits”. He has also recently entered the political fray, according to CNBC, Finman has pledged millions of dollars in spending to help Republicans who care Science, Technology, Space and Futurism get elected in 2026 and beyond!
Experience
Future PAC
Founder
Established a political action committee focused on electing leaders who prioritize innovation in science, technology, space, and futurism.
FINFund
Founder & CEO
Launched and led a venture capital fund focused on disruptive technologies, with a portfolio spanning blockchain, AI, and space exploration startups.
Metal Pay
Investor & Advisor
Orchestrated Metal Pay's strategic direction to emerge consumer as a friendly exchange, focusing on a user-empowering decentralized blockchain experience.
CoinBits
Investor & Advisor
Led the high-profile launch of CoinBits on the NYSE floor, significantly boosting platform engagement and investment activity shortly thereafter.
Botangle
Founder
Created an innovative education startup at 15 using early Bitcoin profits, offering an alternative learning platform for students worldwide. Successfully exited the company, reinvesting proceeds into new ventures.
STEM Revolution
Board Member
A high tech non-profit that reached millions of students with its mobile discovery lab, after school programs, summer programs, and workshops teaching kids/teachers about STEM & Space. Partnering with large corporations like Micron and innovative governments like the UAE/Dubai.
Accomplishments
Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire
Made history as the youngest Bitcoin millionaire at the time at age 18, a milestone in the rise of cryptocurrency’s global impact.
Real Life Dr. Octopus Suit
Engineered a fully functional robotic exoskeleton inspired by Marvel’s Doctor Octopus. This innovative forearm exoskeleton, controlled via microcontrollers and powered by multiple motors, demonstrating a significant advancement in assistive wearable technology.
Named One Of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential Young People
Recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the most influential young people for pioneering achievements in cryptocurrency and technology.
Launched The Project Da Vinci Satellite
Applied at 17 and, with a dedicated team, successfully launched the Project Da Vinci satellite at 20 years old. Inspired by Carl Sagan’s Golden Record, the satellite served as a modern time capsule, carrying videos from nearly every country in the world. It also featured contributions from renowned artists, including a custom mixtape and personalized message from Taylor Swift, as well as messages from politicians, creators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who represent the diverse fabric of humanity. Additionally, the satellite included a crypto wallet, enabling one of the first-ever “space drops” of cryptocurrency, sent from orbit to an all-girls school in Africa, demonstrating the potential of crypto in regions with limited internet access.
