IOSG Ventures

IOSG Venture is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Hong Kong, focusing on decentralized protocols and innovative companies in sectors such as blockchain, crypto, machine learning, Web 3.0, and fintech. The firm is community-oriented and research-driven, investing in very early-stage ventures that include open finance infrastructure and cross-chain technologies. IOSG Venture has established itself as a significant investor in prominent projects like Polkadot, NEAR Protocol, and Blockstack, while also participating in the staking of various blockchain networks. The team is distributed across key global locations including China, Seattle, Singapore, and Berlin, allowing them to maintain close connections with emerging scientific talent. With a decade of experience in technology investments, IOSG Venture aims to support ambitious teams by combining capital, expertise, and networks to foster innovation in the decentralized ecosystem.

Momir Amidzic

Principal

Gökhan Er

Managing Director

Jocy Lin

Founding Partner

Yiping Lu

Associate

Ishanee Nagpurkar

Principal

Siddharth Rao

Associate

Queenie Wu

Partner

Jiawei Zhu

Associate

Xinshu Dong Ph.D

Technical Partner

Past deals in iOS

Stacks

Corporate Round in 2019
Stacks is a mobile communications company based in Melbourne, Australia, that specializes in branded contact sharing solutions. The company provides innovative business cards for iPhone users, enabling them to share contact information seamlessly via iOS 7 and AirDrop. Users can efficiently organize the business cards they receive into customized stacks based on categories such as company, profession, or event. Additionally, any updates made to contact details are automatically synchronized with their contacts, ensuring that information remains current and accessible. Stacks focuses on enhancing the way individuals manage and share their professional connections.

IoTeX

Seed Round in 2018
IoTeX is a blockchain platform focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), emphasizing privacy and user data ownership. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company provides a decentralized infrastructure that allows users to maintain control over their data while adhering to global privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. IoTeX offers various tools for developers, including a collaborative GitHub environment, a visualization tool for monitoring key metrics on its testnet, and a wallet for currency transactions. The platform supports a wide range of applications, from smart vehicles and city mapping to environmental data tracking and fitness solutions. With a governance foundation based in Singapore and a research and development team operating globally, IoTeX aims to create innovative solutions that enhance interaction between machines, humans, and businesses while ensuring trust and privacy.

Stacks

Initial Coin Offering in 2017
Stacks is a mobile communications company based in Melbourne, Australia, that specializes in branded contact sharing solutions. The company provides innovative business cards for iPhone users, enabling them to share contact information seamlessly via iOS 7 and AirDrop. Users can efficiently organize the business cards they receive into customized stacks based on categories such as company, profession, or event. Additionally, any updates made to contact details are automatically synchronized with their contacts, ensuring that information remains current and accessible. Stacks focuses on enhancing the way individuals manage and share their professional connections.

Blockstack

Series A in 2017
Blockstack is a decentralized computing network that empowers users to control their data and login credentials while facilitating the development of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company operates an open-source platform that allows developers to create secure, privacy-focused applications. Users can register digital assets, such as domain names and applications, through Blockstack Token LLC, a subsidiary established in 2017. The network enables the creation, trading, and management of digital assets without relying on central authorities. With over 120 independent developer teams building on its platform, Blockstack aims to provide a scalable and user-centric alternative to traditional tech solutions, ensuring privacy, security, and freedom in the digital space.
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