TAIPEI, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC) has announced the closing of its inaugural fund capped at $70 million. The focus of the fund is to jumpstart and accelerate the growth of global GameFi, DeFi and Web 3 innovations.
As Asia�s most active fund targeting the regions booming crypto industry, IVC is participated by heavyweights such as Circle, Digital Currency Group, and Animoca Brands. Since its founding in August 2021, IVC has injected capital and expertise into 78 portfolio companies.
With 13 years of experience in traditional venture capital under the sister fund Headline Asia, IVC leverages its global network to empower blockchain startups across the globe, including those in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Japan, US, and others. As venture-building partners, IVC is committed to supporting its founders fully, from tokenomics design to cryptocurrency exchange listings.
As a bridge between the East and West, we take a boots-on-the-ground approach by assembling teams of local experts to stoke the growth of our portfolio companies, said IVC Partner Brian Lu. Were proud to be off to a fast start and are excited to share our expertise with more innovators.
IVCs first investment was Yield Guild Games (YGG), a Philippines-headquartered play-to-earn gaming guild and DAO that invests in NFTs. IVC and YGG joined together to venture-build and incubate their first subDAO, YGG SEA, which will help provide localized support throughout the Southeast Asian region.
Aligning with IVCs vision to help the unbanked and the underbanked, these games provide an additional income stream to players during the pandemic, said Lu.
IVC partners also include Akio Tanaka, founder of Headline Asia; Herbie Fu, former partner at 8 Decimal Capital; JT Law, co-founder of VerifyInvestor; Alex Yeh, co-founder of AuraBlock Ventures; and Richie Chaval Jiaravanon, former CEO of Snapask Thailand.
About Infinity Ventures Crypto
Infinity Ventures Crypto was founded to empower and invest in pioneering GameFi, DeFi and Web 3 startups. The funds partners have invested in crypto assets since 2015 and have guided companies through a rapidly-evolving landscape. Since August 2021, IVC has made numerous strategic investments into a diverse range of startups including Yield Guild Games and the Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC. IVC aims to innovate, build, and catapult forward the next generation of founders.
Contacts
For inquiries and requests:
Kimberly Wang
Director of Communications
+886-909016209
kimberlywang@infinityventures.com
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