The Yedid-Botton Initiative

The Initiative

The Yedid-Botton Initiative is dedicated to the development of critical infrastructure and defense technologies through strategic investments and philanthropy. Active since 2020, the Initiative has made significant contributions to the defense and infrastructure sectors.

This Initiative reflects Kevin’s personal passions and lifelong commitment to building a world of peace and prosperity. Since his youth, he has championed efforts that shape a stable, thriving future. The Yedid-Botton Initiative’s overarching goal is to foster conditions where future generations can flourish in stability and security while ensuring that the global balance of power remains a force for good.

Investments & Support

Defense Technologies

"Si vis pacem, para bellum."
"If you want peace, prepare for war."

- Julius Caesar

We support organizations and individuals that develop defense systems and technologies.

The shifting global balance of power reminds us that maintaining the status quo is not a guarantee of stability or prosperity. Despite the hardships endured by previous generations, the current generation's fortunate lives are not coincidental; they are a result of proactive development and investment in defense technologies that have ushered in an era of peace and abundance.

The Yedid-Botton Initiative focuses on supporting real-world applications that have the potential to protect life and deter adversaries. In recent years, the Yedid-Botton Initiative has supported many individuals and groups in this area.

Recognizing that we are closer to the beginning of history than its end, the Yedid-Botton Initiative is committed to empowering those capable of creating a prosperous and peaceful world for generations to come.

Critical Infrastructure

"We used to look up at the sky and wonder at our place in the stars. Now we just look down and worry about our place in the dirt."

- Cooper, Interstellar

Beyond the miracle of life, critical infrastructure supports and enhances our existence.

Essential infrastructures like energy, agricultural farmland, the internet, and systems such as water supply and global markets are the bedrock of prosperity. These critical infrastructures are essential to support modern life and enable a prosperous world.

The Yedid-Botton Initiative has a multi-decade vision and has contributed to this area since 2020. We don't expect to see overnight changes, but we are confident that throughout the span of our lives we will be able to anchor those pieces of critial infrastructure that bring stability and prosperity.

Kevin Yedid-Botton's Story

Kevin Yedid-Botton spent his early years in Mexico City, a backdrop that would cultivate both his curiosity and ambition. At 13, he moved to the United States on a hockey scholarship, a pivotal shift that would open doors to new opportunities.

His fascination with how things work led him to Emory University, where he earned a degree in Applied Physics. In 2015, Kevin founded Tenzar Technologies, a high-performance computing company out of frustration with legacy IT computing systems that could not scale to meet the computational demands of AI and machine learning. Tenzar provided computing infrastructure to research organizations such as the University of California, CERN, and other compute intensive businesses. He pursued a sale of the company in 2018, which never materialized.

With a natural affinity for computer simulations and financial markets, Kevin transitioned to the finance sector. He joined an ETF asset management firm as managing director where he worked on algorithmic trading strategies for the emerging digital asset market. His career took a defining turn in 2018 when he co-invested in Coinbase through ParaFi Capital, a then-emerging investment firm in digital assets. This partnership evolved, and by 2019, Kevin joined ParaFi as partner, leading quantitative strategies and technology for the firm. Today, ParaFi manages over $1 billion in assets and is trusted by top financial institutions globally.

Outside of finance, Kevin pursues a variety of interests in endurance sports, technology, and politics. An open-water swimmer, triathlete, and recreational pilot, his pursuits reflect a commitment to challenging boundaries.