NGC Ventures

NGC Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Singapore. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups and projects that operate within the blockchain, artificial intelligence, fintech, and web 3.0 infrastructure sectors. As a strategic investment vehicle for the NEO Foundation, NGC Ventures is recognized as one of the largest institutional owners of cryptocurrencies. The firm's mission is to support innovative companies that are shaping the future of technology and finance.

Carey Cai

Investment Manager

Andrea Chang

Venture Partner

Zihao Chen

Partner

Tony Gu

Founding Partner

Fangyuan Hong

Managing Director

Wayne Zhu

Founder

Past deals in Smart Contracts

Hivello

Seed Round in 2025
Hivello specializes in decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) for Web3 applications, allowing users to engage with blockchain technology without requiring specialized technical skills. The company has developed a platform that facilitates the mining of DePIN protocols, enabling users to earn Web3 tokens through straightforward mining processes. By transforming the accessibility of decentralized services, Hivello provides a user-friendly approach to participating in the growing Web3 ecosystem and generating income from decentralized projects.

Usdx money

Seed Round in 2024
USDX is a synthetic USD stablecoin that employs a multicoin arbitrage strategy as backing, maintaining a delta neutral approximate dollar position through balanced trading across various digital assets.

0G Labs

Seed Round in 2024
0G Labs is a technology business that specializes in blockchain technology, emphasizing decentralization for a range of industries and societal issues.

Ammalgam

Seed Round in 2024
Ammalgam is a new primitive that integrates lending and trading into a single protocol known as a Decentralized Lending Exchange (DLEX).

Blockless

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Blockless is a developer of a web assembly-based platform that facilitates verifiable serverless functions, specifically designed to support the development and performance of decentralized applications. The platform features multiple nodes equipped with customizable consensus mechanisms, ensuring reliable execution within a secure runtime environment. It also prioritizes secure data transmission and compatibility with familiar programming languages, empowering developers to efficiently launch applications on a global decentralized network. By decentralizing its services without compromise, Blockless aims to enhance the capabilities and performance of decentralized application development.

dappOS

Series A in 2024
dappOS is a company focused on improving the usability and accessibility of decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain technology. It develops an operating protocol that simplifies interactions between users and various crypto infrastructures, including public blockchains and cross-chain bridges. By creating intuitive user interfaces and streamlining the user experience, dappOS aims to make dApps as user-friendly as mobile applications. The company's goal is to lower technical barriers, enabling a wider audience to engage with decentralized applications and facilitating mass adoption within a more interconnected blockchain ecosystem.

peaq

Series A in 2024
peaq is a blockchain platform that aims to provide transaction infrastructure for a hyperconnected and decentralized world. It focuses on empowering individuals to own and earn from sectors such as mobility, energy, connectivity, and agriculture. The platform serves as a layer-1 blockchain, functioning as a foundational backbone for decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs) and hosts over 25 applications across 11 industries. With more than 500,000 devices, vehicles, machines, and robots operating on its network, peaq facilitates a permissionless and borderless digital environment. By leveraging its hybrid blockchain technology, peaq enables clients to streamline operations, reduce costs, and explore new revenue opportunities while automating their processes to enhance security and efficiency.

Nubit

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Founded by UCSB professor Yu Feng, Nubit is building the Trustless World Computer for Bitcoin, enabling open scaling and programmability of Bitcoin through Bitcoin-native technology (BitVM, OP_CAT, DA, etc). Nubit lets developers build any native application, onboarding the world to Bitcoin. Backed by Polychain. Learn more at Nubit.org.

UXUY

Seed Round in 2024
UXUY is developing a decentralized trading platform that leverages multi-party computation (MPC) technology. The company focuses on creating a cross-chain liquidity aggregation protocol that simplifies access to liquidity across various blockchain networks. By offering a stablecoin-centric ecosystem, UXUY enables seamless integration through versatile APIs and libraries. This approach allows investors to conduct cross-chain payments efficiently, enhancing their trading experience and providing greater flexibility in managing assets across multiple chains.

Analog

Seed Round in 2024
Analog is a decentralized Layer-0 blockchain focused on facilitating event data in the Web3 ecosystem. It operates on a Proof-of-Time consensus protocol and is the creator of the Timechain, designed to enhance trustless omnichain interoperability. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including the Watch SDK, which allows developers to deploy and query data from connected chains through a unified API. To improve user experience in querying blockchain data, Analog has developed a low-code platform known as the Watch UI. Additionally, Analog plans to expand the Watch SDK's capabilities to include cross-chain smart contract execution through the General Message Passing SDK, enabling the creation of sophisticated cross-chain applications beyond simple token transfers. The Timegraph SDK further supports users by providing a unified interface for querying blockchain data, coupled with a Query Marketplace that organizes Web3 data from interconnected chains and smart contracts. Overall, Analog aims to empower developers to create innovative, event-based applications while promoting a more interoperable Web3 future.

Nibiru Chain

Seed Round in 2024
Nibiru Chain is an innovative Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract ecosystem designed to enhance throughput and security for developers and users. It aims to facilitate mainstream adoption of Web3 by providing a user-friendly and developer-centric environment for decentralized application (dApp) development across various sectors, including decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, real-world assets, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and more. Since its inception in late 2022, numerous projects have been built on Nibiru, all focused on improving interactions with digital assets. The platform operates on a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, utilizing its core utility token, NIBI, for network security, governance, and transaction fees. A unique feature of Nibiru is its "Dev Gas" royalty mechanism, which allows developers to earn a portion of the gas fees from their smart contracts, further incentivizing ecosystem growth and development. Overall, Nibiru Chain is positioned as a comprehensive solution for creating a seamless and efficient blockchain experience.

Fetcch

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Fetcch operates as a payments and digital rewards network, focusing on the development of a web-three pull payments infrastructure platform. This platform aims to decentralize the connectivity network for payments, allowing for seamless interaction among users, digital wallets, and decentralized applications (dApps) across multiple blockchains. Fetcch introduces a system of cross-chain, composable wallet IDs, which enables users to maintain a single identity linked to various addresses on different chains. This innovation enhances the user experience by simplifying the management of blockchain interactions and addressing common challenges faced by users in the decentralized finance ecosystem.

Hivello

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Hivello specializes in decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) for Web3 applications, allowing users to engage with blockchain technology without requiring specialized technical skills. The company has developed a platform that facilitates the mining of DePIN protocols, enabling users to earn Web3 tokens through straightforward mining processes. By transforming the accessibility of decentralized services, Hivello provides a user-friendly approach to participating in the growing Web3 ecosystem and generating income from decentralized projects.

Elixir

Series A in 2023
Elixir is a decentralized protocol that enables full composability for integrations by providing computationally secure, algorithmic market-making across CEXs and DEXs.

STELSI

Venture Round in 2023
STELSI is a Web3-based metaverse project that focuses on architectural planning and design, construction, and building management for the construction and real estate industries.

Connext

Series A in 2023
Connext, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017 by Arjun Bhuptani, Layne Haber, and Rahul Sethuram. The company specializes in developing software that facilitates the purchase and management of blockchain applications. It offers features such as direct card purchases for tokens, access to existing vaults, decentralized compliance, and walletless signature capabilities. Additionally, Connext operates as an interoperability protocol, enabling fast and trustless communication between different blockchains. This innovation supports the creation of a more interconnected blockchain ecosystem.

Dolomite.io

Seed Round in 2023
Dolomite.io is a simple & secure decentralized crypto exchange.

SuiPad

Seed Round in 2023
SuiPad is a blockchain-based financial platform that focuses on providing a secure and transparent environment for trading and managing digital assets. The platform operates as an IDO and INO service, featuring selected projects and a flexible whitelist to ensure fairness. SuiPad offers low-fee trading with rapid transaction times, allowing cryptocurrency traders to minimize costs and execute trades efficiently. The platform also incorporates a native token that enhances governance and liquidity provision, supporting both the platform's growth and the overall development of its ecosystem.

Teahouse Finance

Seed Round in 2023
Complete DeFi + NFT + GameFi ecosystem, powered by expert blockchain technology

Guardian Labs

Seed Round in 2023
Guardian Labs is a decentralized finance platform that offers a comprehensive solution for users to interact within the Web3 ecosystem. The company enables individuals and businesses to connect, transact, store, stake, borrow, and lend on the blockchain, emphasizing user control over funds and transactions. Guardian Labs focuses on fostering the development of decentralized applications (dApps) while promoting an inclusive and secure environment for community engagement. Its interoperable approach aims to provide dynamic protection for Web3 users, assets, and businesses, ensuring a safe and accessible experience in the evolving digital landscape.

Polybase

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Polybase is a company that offers a web3 platform for database management, leveraging blockchain technology to provide a decentralized and secure method for storing and managing data. The platform supports various data types, including user profiles and transaction histories, utilizing zero-knowledge technology to ensure information security, privacy, and integrity. This innovative approach allows developers and organizations to effectively manage sensitive data while maintaining control and confidentiality.

Greeks.live

Seed Round in 2023
Greeks.live is a provider of trading tools specifically designed for crypto options traders, focusing on enhancing the management of options portfolios. The platform offers a range of customized tools, including automatic dynamic hedging and one-click trading, aimed at simplifying and streamlining the trading experience. By adapting to the evolving needs of its clients, Greeks.live strives to make crypto options trading more accessible and efficient.

ChainSafe Systems

Series A in 2022
ChainSafe is a blockchain R&D firm, specializing in protocol engineering, cross-chain interoperability & web3 gaming. Our mission is to enable the world's systems to run on decentralized infrastructure. We take a multi-chain perspective with blockchain engineering experience that spans timezones, cultures, use cases, and protocols. Chainsafe was established in May, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario.

Nibiru Chain

Seed Round in 2022
Nibiru Chain is an innovative Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract ecosystem designed to enhance throughput and security for developers and users. It aims to facilitate mainstream adoption of Web3 by providing a user-friendly and developer-centric environment for decentralized application (dApp) development across various sectors, including decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, real-world assets, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and more. Since its inception in late 2022, numerous projects have been built on Nibiru, all focused on improving interactions with digital assets. The platform operates on a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, utilizing its core utility token, NIBI, for network security, governance, and transaction fees. A unique feature of Nibiru is its "Dev Gas" royalty mechanism, which allows developers to earn a portion of the gas fees from their smart contracts, further incentivizing ecosystem growth and development. Overall, Nibiru Chain is positioned as a comprehensive solution for creating a seamless and efficient blockchain experience.

Analog

Seed Round in 2022
Analog is a decentralized Layer-0 blockchain focused on facilitating event data in the Web3 ecosystem. It operates on a Proof-of-Time consensus protocol and is the creator of the Timechain, designed to enhance trustless omnichain interoperability. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including the Watch SDK, which allows developers to deploy and query data from connected chains through a unified API. To improve user experience in querying blockchain data, Analog has developed a low-code platform known as the Watch UI. Additionally, Analog plans to expand the Watch SDK's capabilities to include cross-chain smart contract execution through the General Message Passing SDK, enabling the creation of sophisticated cross-chain applications beyond simple token transfers. The Timegraph SDK further supports users by providing a unified interface for querying blockchain data, coupled with a Query Marketplace that organizes Web3 data from interconnected chains and smart contracts. Overall, Analog aims to empower developers to create innovative, event-based applications while promoting a more interoperable Web3 future.

Everyrealm

Series A in 2022
Everyrealm is a company that specializes in digital real estate, focusing on investments in virtual worlds through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The firm manages and develops a range of assets, including virtual real estate, metaverse platforms, and gaming infrastructure. It operates a comprehensive ecosystem that integrates various elements of the virtual landscape, such as gaming guilds and a metaverse gaming development studio. By providing tools for investment, management, and development in immersive media, Everyrealm aims to create a robust platform for the evolving digital economy.

YuzuSwap

Seed Round in 2021
YuzuSwap is a decentralized exchange operating on the Oasis Emerald Protocol, designed to facilitate the discovery and swapping of tokens within the Oasis ecosystem. It employs a non-custodial, peer-to-peer, automated market-maker model, ensuring a secure and efficient trading environment. YuzuSwap offers various incentives, including liquidity and trade mining, to enhance user engagement. Key features of the platform include a buyback mechanism, limitless extensibility, and a fair launch, alongside a DAO vault, which collectively aim to promote sustainable trading practices. Through its innovative approach, YuzuSwap seeks to provide users with a low-cost and effective tool for token transactions.

Earnity

Series A in 2021
Earnity is a community-based cryptocurrency platform based in Silicon Valley that aims to make decentralized financial products accessible to users. The platform provides a space for individuals to learn about cryptocurrencies while facilitating the buying and gifting of digital assets. Users can purchase individual cryptocurrencies, select from themed collections, or create their own curated collections. Earnity focuses on enhancing transparency and accessibility in the crypto marketplace, enabling users to earn, learn, collect, and share their favorite tokens within a supportive community environment.

Core Starters

Seed Round in 2021
Core Starters services startups and investors through blockchain-based decentralized services to solve real problems.

Colony Lab

Seed Round in 2021
Colony Lab is a community-driven initiative to power the Avalanche Platform growth by investing in early-stage projects.

Mines of Dalarnia

Funding Round in 2021
Mines of Dalarnia is a blockchain-based gaming platform that offers an adventure-oriented mining experience for players, featuring both single and multiplayer modes. The game allows users to navigate through various levels to collect rare relics and artifacts, which can be utilized to upgrade equipment and uncover hidden secrets. Players can enhance their gaming experience by purchasing cosmetics and minerals in an NFT marketplace. Additionally, Mines of Dalarnia owns in-game land plots, which they can rent out to other players for a fee. Holders of the platform's tokens have the opportunity to vote on proposals that impact the land economy, miner policies, and game development, thereby fostering community engagement and participation in the platform's evolution.

DeFi Land

Series A in 2021
DeFi Land is a multi-chain agriculture simulation web game designed to gamify decentralized finance (DeFi). The platform enables users to engage with various DeFi functions, such as automated market makers, decentralized exchanges, and lending protocols, all while enjoying traditional gaming elements. By creating an interactive and enjoyable experience, DeFi Land aims to attract non-crypto users and facilitate their entry into the world of decentralized finance.

Algomint

Seed Round in 2021
Algomint is a blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2021 and based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It offers a decentralized platform that facilitates the minting of various digital assets on the Algorand network. By providing a bridge for digital asset creation, Algomint enables users to access the decentralized finance (DeFi) marketplace and promotes interoperability among emerging blockchain technologies. The company's focus is on enhancing user experience and expanding opportunities within the digital asset ecosystem.

Dexlab

Seed Round in 2021
Dexlab operates a decentralized exchange platform focused on the listing and minting of tokens for various projects within the Solana ecosystem. By utilizing the central order book of the Serum decentralized exchange, Dexlab facilitates rapid transactions and provides shared liquidity, enhancing the trading experience for crypto investors. The platform aims to support both blockchain and non-blockchain projects, allowing users to engage in token investments while benefiting from innovative features that promote monetization.

Dtravel

Seed Round in 2021
Dtravel operates a decentralized platform designed for the home-sharing economy, enabling both short and long-term stays. The platform allows transactions using cryptocurrency as well as traditional payment methods, eliminating the need for intermediaries in vacation rentals. By leveraging blockchain technology, Dtravel aims to restore ownership, control, and decision-making to users, enhancing the relationship between hosts and guests. This approach not only fosters transparency within the home rental market but also reduces fees, allowing guests to have a more tailored travel experience while engaging with the community.

Moonedge

Venture Round in 2021
MoonEdge envisions to accelerate the development of the Polygon ecosystem by encouraging mass adoption and by working alongside each project.

Shield Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Shield Finance, a multi-chain DeFi insurance aggregator that will deploy across the Polkadot, Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain and Solana blockchains

X World Games

Seed Round in 2021
X World Games, established in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, focuses on creating a next-generation decentralized gaming metaverse. The company aims to bridge the gap between traditional gaming and blockchain technology, encouraging more game developers to enter the crypto space by providing a robust blockchain framework. Its innovative products include the crypto game Dream Card, an NFT Marketplace, and a DeFi Pool, catering to over 2 million registered gamers and positioning itself as a rapidly growing platform in the crypto gaming sector. X World Games fosters a virtual environment where players can trade NFTs, create and tokenize customized in-game items, and engage with diverse crypto gaming communities from around the globe, supported by a dynamic team of over 100 professionals.

Lever.Network

Seed Round in 2021
Lever.Network is a trading platform that enables lending and borrowing using smart contracts.

Yieldly

Seed Round in 2021
Yieldly is a protocol focused on developing a dynamic suite of non-custodial smart contracts on the Algorand blockchain. Its primary offering is a no-loss lottery that allows participants, including holders and projects, to engage in various prize pools. This innovative approach gamifies the saving and holding of cryptocurrency, providing users with the opportunity to win rewards while maintaining their assets. Yieldly aims to democratize liquidity in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space through its unique applications, fostering a community-oriented environment for cryptocurrency enthusiasts.

MakiSwap

Seed Round in 2021
MakiSwap is a decentralized exchange operating on the Huobi Eco Chain (Heco). It is designed to support the Ethereum Virtual Machine, allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies in a secure and efficient environment. The platform provides advanced features such as analytics, sophisticated charting, and various order types, catering to the needs of professional traders. By leveraging blockchain technology, MakiSwap aims to enhance the trading experience and improve overall transaction efficiency for its clients.

ConsenSys

Convertible Note in 2021
ConsenSys, founded in 2015 by Joseph Lubin, is a leading Ethereum software company focused on Web 3.0 development. It provides a comprehensive suite of products, including Infura, Quorum, Truffle, Codefi, MetaMask, and Diligence, which enable developers, enterprises, and individuals to create next-generation applications and modern financial infrastructure while accessing the decentralized web. The platform offers essential tools and libraries for building and scaling decentralized applications, facilitating interaction with blockchain networks and smart contracts. ConsenSys also emphasizes education through ConsenSys Academy, which aims to bridge the Ethereum knowledge gap globally. By supporting billions of blockchain-based queries and managing significant digital asset transactions, ConsenSys plays a pivotal role in fostering the broader adoption and integration of blockchain technology, contributing to the development of the digital economy of the future.

Parami

Seed Round in 2021
Parami Protocol is a developer of a decentralized platform that aims to create a user-centric, tokenized advertising economy utilizing blockchain technology. The company offers a comprehensive protocol stack that facilitates the integration of decentralized identifiers (DIDs) compliant with the W3C DID standard. Parami specializes in managing identities, including the registration, updating, and revocation processes, while aggregating both social media and blockchain identities. This structure allows users to receive payments and control their preference data, ensuring they maintain full ownership of their personal information. Additionally, Parami Protocol plans to provide aggregators for various DID standards, further expanding its capabilities within the decentralized identity ecosystem.

ChainSwap

Venture Round in 2021
ChainSwap is a cross-chain asset bridge & application hub for smart chains. ChainSwap allows projects to seamlessly bridge between ETH, BSC, and HECO.

Spherium.Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Spherium is a multi-chain incubation and grant program. They connect the two through a transparent, non-custodial, and user-friendly one-stop DEFI financial system. They access the decentralized ecosystem, such as decentralized exchanges, protocols, staking, mobile wallets, and cross-chain transfer systems such as Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Avalanche.

Octopus Network

Seed Round in 2021
Octopus is a cryptonetwork for launching and running Web3.0 application specific blockchains, aka appchains. By decreasing the capital expenditure for bootstrap an appchain by two orders of magnitude, from several million dollars to less than one hundred thousand dollars, Octopus Network is committed to unleash an innovation wave of Web3.0.

Tidal Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Tidal Finance is a flexible DeFi insurance platform and marketplace, offering APYs in the industry. Tidal Finance allows users to earn higher returns while also securing and insuring the DeFi and blockchain economies. Tidal Finance is a customized, subscription-based insurance platform that protects blockchain companies and protocols from hacks and smart contracts.

Spherium.Finance

Seed Round in 2021
Spherium is a multi-chain incubation and grant program. They connect the two through a transparent, non-custodial, and user-friendly one-stop DEFI financial system. They access the decentralized ecosystem, such as decentralized exchanges, protocols, staking, mobile wallets, and cross-chain transfer systems such as Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Avalanche.

MathWallet

Series B in 2020
MathWallet is a multi-platform crypto wallet that supports more than 50 public blockchains and enables storage of Bitcoin and major altcoins like Ethereum, EOS, Tron and more. Additionally, it features cross-chain token exchanges, a multi-chain DApp store and operates nodes for PoS chain.

Razor Network

Seed Round in 2020
Razor Network is a decentralized oracle network that provides essential data to smart contracts without relying on centralized servers. By automating the process of fetching external data, Razor enhances the efficiency of decentralized applications and mitigates risks related to disputes and censorship. Currently operational on the Rinkeby test network, Razor enables users to query the price of ETH/USD at no cost. This approach allows developers to build and operate applications with greater reliability and security, addressing common challenges associated with centralized data sources.

O1Labs

Series A in 2020
O1Labs, founded in 2017, is a blockchain technology company specializing in zero-knowledge cryptography and innovative cryptographic solutions. The company is recognized for its development of the Mina Protocol, which is the first lightweight, scalable, and decentralized blockchain utilizing zero-knowledge proofs. Additionally, O1Labs created o1js, an intuitive framework aimed at simplifying the development of applications using zero-knowledge technology. By enhancing blockchain accessibility, O1Labs provides developers with the tools needed to create user-friendly cryptocurrency applications that operate seamlessly in web browsers. The company's mission is to foster a new generation of applications driven by zero-knowledge cryptography.

Horizon Finance

Seed Round in 2020
Horizon Finance is a platform dedicated to decentralized interest rate and protocol cash flow markets. It enables users to deposit their assets with either fixed or floating interest rates, providing a unique opportunity to compete for preferential payment by capping their yield. The platform offers a trading toolkit for participants in the decentralized finance ecosystem, facilitating engagement with key yield streams while rewarding users for their participation. Through its innovative approach, Horizon Finance aims to enhance user experience in managing and optimizing financial returns.

Reef Finance

Seed Round in 2020
Reef Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that operates on the Polkadot network, focusing on cross-chain functionality. Established in 2019 by CEO Denko Mancheski, the platform provides a liquidity aggregator and yield engine that facilitates trading with access to liquidity from both centralized exchanges (CEXes) and decentralized exchanges (DEXes). It offers services such as smart lending, borrowing, staking, and mining, all powered by an artificial intelligence-driven personalized yield engine. Reef Finance was notably the first project launched on Binance Launchpool, emphasizing its innovative approach within the DeFi landscape. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.

Hedget

Seed Round in 2020
Hedget is a decentralized finance ecosystem based in Sweden, specializing in options trading within the cryptocurrency sector. The platform allows users to buy and sell derivatives, providing financial tools that help investors manage risk associated with price volatility in the crypto market. By utilizing an Ethereum-based ERC-20 token, Hedget enables users to create and trade various options products, facilitating a secure method for hedging positions against unforeseen market movements. Its focus on decentralized options trading positions Hedget as a key player in the evolving landscape of financial instruments in the cryptocurrency space.

Phemex

Seed Round in 2020
Phemex is a global cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform that enables users to trade a variety of financial products, including perpetual contracts for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, and Chainlink, with leverage of up to 100 times. The platform focuses on simplicity and risk management, providing a user-friendly experience for traders. With a commitment to security and reliability, Phemex incorporates strict human oversight to ensure safe investment practices. By offering a diverse range of trading options, the company aims to empower individuals to navigate the cryptocurrency market effectively.

CoinFLEX

Venture Round in 2019
CoinFLEX is a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange and yield platform that offers innovative trading solutions for crypto assets. It features a physically delivered crypto futures exchange designed to address the challenges associated with cash-settled futures contracts, allowing for high leverage opportunities without risks related to index or settlement manipulation. The platform aims to simplify and secure the trading processes for professional proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, and institutional investors in the cryptocurrency sector. Among its unique offerings are flexUSD, the first interest-earning stablecoin, and AMM+, a capital-efficient automated market maker. CoinFLEX is supported by prominent figures and investment firms in the crypto industry.

Helis Network

Seed Round in 2019
Helis Network specializes in designing and developing software solutions that enhance accessibility to decentralized finance. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Kingsford, Australia, the company offers innovative products such as Payroll, which automates payment processes for employees, freelancers, and investors, and Payment Protocol, which facilitates custom payment types through smart contracts. Helis Network aims to simplify the use of blockchain technology for modern businesses, ensuring that its solutions are practical and user-friendly. Originally known as 8X Protocol PTY LTD, the company rebranded to Helis Network in May 2019.

TabTrader

Pre Seed Round in 2019
TabTrader is a mobile application designed for cryptocurrency trading, enabling users to connect multiple exchanges and execute trades directly from their smartphones. The app supports both centralized and decentralized exchanges, providing users with a comprehensive overview of their assets across various platforms. Available on both Android and iOS, TabTrader aims to simplify the investment process in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space by allowing users to manage their cryptocurrency portfolios seamlessly in one place. Through its user-friendly interface, the app caters to the needs of both novice and experienced traders looking to engage in the cryptocurrency market.

TEEX

Angel Round in 2019
TEEX operates a secure distributed computing platform that leverages blockchain technology to offer a Layer-2 solution. This platform is designed to create a comprehensive incentive model for sharing computing resources, fostering a decentralized and flexible market for users, workers, and service providers. By developing a trustworthy data ecosystem, TEEX aims to enhance the usability and accessibility of computing resources, promoting collaboration and efficiency within the digital landscape.

ExChain

Funding Round in 2019
ExChain is a decentralized smart identity network.

SKALE Labs

Venture Round in 2018
SKALE Labs, founded in 2015 and based in Atherton, California, develops a blockchain scalability platform designed to enhance the performance of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. The SKALE Network functions as a decentralized, open-source middleware layer that enables high-speed consensus, allowing dApps to execute millions of smart contracts and transactions per second. This innovative protocol addresses the scalability challenges faced by blockchains, particularly those like Ethereum and EOS. By employing a permission-less node network supported by SKALE Mining nodes, the platform optimizes interactions between dApps and various blockchain environments, empowering developers and enhancing the overall efficiency of decentralized applications.

Contentos (COS)

Corporate Round in 2018
Contentos is a blockchain protocol that aims to create a decentralized digital content ecosystem, addressing key challenges in the global digital content industry such as content distribution, monetization, authentication, and copyright management. Founded in 2018 and based in Shanghai, China, the platform facilitates fair compensation for creators, consumers, and advertisers, promoting collaboration among them. By enabling creators to monetize their work, Contentos encourages positive contributions and interaction within the community. The company aspires to be a foundational layer for various decentralized applications in the digital content space, positioning itself as a significant player in the industry.

Barrel Protocol

Seed Round in 2018
Barrel Protocol is a data compliance platform that utilizes blockchain technology to automate the processing of consumer data. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company focuses on anonymizing user data through automated smart contracts. This innovation helps reduce costs for data buyers and increases revenue for data sellers. Additionally, Barrel Protocol aims to lessen the workload for developers and enhance transparency for regulatory bodies, thereby creating a consensus-driven standard for data management. The platform addresses the challenges associated with compliance and data acquisition, ultimately benefiting all parties involved in the data ecosystem.

Origo

Series A in 2018
Origo Network is a developer of a decentralized platform focused on preserving data privacy for various applications. By utilizing zero-knowledge proofs, the platform ensures that transaction details and smart contract inputs and outputs remain confidential, addressing concerns about sensitive information in the blockchain space. This capability allows users to create and execute smart contracts without exposing private data to the public. Origo serves multiple sectors, including finance, insurance, supply chain, personal data management, and artificial intelligence, fostering broader adoption of blockchain technology among businesses and individuals wary of data security. The platform is designed to be accessible for developers, as it provides a compiler that generates cryptographic protocols without requiring specialized knowledge in cryptography. Based in the United States, Origo Network aims to establish a new standard for privacy, security, and fairness in decentralized applications.

Oasis Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Oasis Labs, Inc. is a company that operates a blockchain platform focused on scalable and privacy-preserving smart contracts. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Oasis Labs provides a privacy-first cloud computing solution that supports the development of decentralized applications. The platform enables the creation of smart contract applications that prioritize privacy while maintaining high performance and scalability. By addressing challenges related to data management and security, Oasis Labs aims to facilitate the adoption of blockchain technology in real-world applications and empower businesses to leverage decentralized trust without compromising privacy.

IoTeX

Seed Round in 2018
IoTeX is a blockchain platform focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), offering a modular Web3 infrastructure that connects smart devices with real-world data. Founded in 2017 and based in Menlo Park, California, IoTeX enables developers to integrate Web3 technologies into daily life through various applications, including connected smart vehicles, city mapping, green energy initiatives, and environmental data tracking. The company has introduced W3bstream, an innovative off-chain compute framework that enhances the interaction between smart devices and blockchain technology. This positions IoTeX as a leader in Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) technology, facilitating trust and privacy in the interactions of machines, humans, businesses, and decentralized applications (dApps). Supported by a team of over 60 research scientists and engineers, IoTeX combines its Layer 1 blockchain, off-chain computing capabilities, and open hardware to create a comprehensive ecosystem for billions of interconnected smart devices and sensors.

IHT

Seed Round in 2018
IHT integrates global real estate markets with the blockchain mechanism. Through joining blockchain and real estate, the real estate developer, financial institutions and their users can be connected and the transaction of real estate can be made a part of “digital credit society”, therefore constituting a pivotal supporting part of the economic development. All owners and investors will become beneficiaries of i-house.com real estate blockchain.

Agoric

Agoric is a developer of a framework designed to enhance the programming of smart contracts for the blockchain ecosystem. The platform facilitates the creation and deployment of smart contracts using JavaScript, making it accessible to millions of programmers. By emphasizing composability, Agoric enables rapid development and offers a competitive advantage in creating decentralized applications. Its framework allows for secure execution of transactions, the establishment of new markets, and the creation of innovative exchange patterns without centralized control. The Agoric team comprises experienced technologists, economists, and business leaders who have collaborated on smart contracts technology for over three decades. They aim to revolutionize how smart contracts are developed and utilized, fostering unprecedented global cooperation and enabling entrepreneurs to explore new business opportunities with digital assets. Agoric has partnered with notable projects within the blockchain space and received support from various investors, further solidifying its mission to advance smart contract technology.
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