IOSG Ventures is a Hong Kong-based, research-driven venture capital firm founded in 2017. Specializing in early-stage investments within the Web3 ecosystem, the firm focuses on decentralized protocols and projects across various sectors, including infrastructure, DeFi, GameFi, SocialFi, and middleware. IOSG Ventures aims to support founders in developing community-driven protocols that have the potential to transform the crypto landscape.
The firm's investment portfolio includes over 100 projects, such as Layer 1 solutions like NEAR, Polkadot, and Cosmos, as well as DeFi pioneers like 1inch, Synthetix, and UMA. Additionally, IOSG Ventures has backed projects in the GameFi and SocialFi sectors, including Big Time and CyberConnect. The firm is known for its commitment to long-term support and active involvement in the development of its portfolio companies.
IOSG Ventures operates globally, with a presence in Hong Kong, the United States, and Singapore. The firm offers various programs to support early-stage founders, including the Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) program, which provides funding, mentorship, and ecosystem support to individuals in the early stages of developing their ventures. This program is designed to help founders refine their ideas, conduct market research, and build a solid foundation for their projects.
As of the latest available data, IOSG Ventures has made over 120 investments, with an average return on investment of 5.04x. The firm has also been involved in several successful exits, contributing to its reputation as a leading investor in the Web3 space.
