DeFinance Capital
DeFiance Capital is a crypto-native investment firm founded by Arthur Cheong (Arthur0x), focused on high-conviction investments in leading Web3, DeFi, and digital asset projects globally. The firm is widely considered one of the top crypto investment firms in Asia, with over $300M AUM at peak, and has backed category-leading projects including Aave, dYdX, Lido, Axie Infinity, LayerZero, and Offchain Labs (Arbitrum). It currently invests out of a liquid hedge fund launched in March 2023.
DeFinance Capital is headquartered in Singapore, has 1 recorded investment, and includes 1 company in its recorded portfolio.
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Website
- defiance.capital
- Portfolio Company
- 1
- Total Investment
- 1
- Last Investment
- Jan 2021
- Geographic Focus
- Asia, Global
Indexed holds 1 portfolio company and 1 funding round for this investor. The full record is or through the API.
Investment Thesis
DeFinance Capital is a Venture Capital firm based in Singapore. It has made 1 investment, including dYdX. Focus areas include Crypto & Web3 and DeFi.
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