We firmly believe in the future of Web3.
Chainfir Capital backs founders building every corner of the Web3 economy — from real-world assets and automated trading to payments, stablecoins, decentralized infrastructure, AI agents, DePIN, DeFi and beyond. We give them the wings to scale through patient capital and a global operator network.
Why we invest in Web3 and frontier-tech companies
We back frontier-tech companies that already generate profit. This conviction comes from a deep belief shared across our global advisory network of hundreds of seasoned operators, founders, and sector specialists.
Proven profitability
A frontier-tech company with proven revenue has validated its product, market, and model — the essential foundation for scaling.
Self-funded flexibility
90% of our $20M fund comes from proprietary capital, giving us the speed and flexibility to make unconventional decisions. We don't just inject capital — we inject resources.
Resource injection
Beyond capital, we inject resources — market access, talent matching, partnerships, and operational expertise — giving Web3 and frontier-tech companies the wings to scale.
Our Investment Approach
We invest in companies that already have profits — whether traditional or high-tech — and help them achieve rapid growth.
Capital
Strategic capital from our $20M fund — 90% self-funded for maximum flexibility. We invest in enterprises already turning a profit and help them scale faster.
Talent
We connect portfolio companies with world-class talent — from C-level executives to specialized professionals.
Resources
We bring strategic resources, industry networks, and operational expertise to accelerate growth.
Giving Frontier-Tech Companies Wings to Scale
We invest in Web3 and frontier-tech companies — companies that have already proven their revenue and product-market fit. 90% of our capital comes from proprietary funds, giving us the flexibility to move fast and make unconventional decisions. Our value goes far beyond capital injection: through talent matching, resource injection, and strategic guidance, we help them refine their core competitiveness and achieve rapid, sustainable scale.
Featured Investments
A curated selection of innovative frontier tech projects we are proud to support.
Ready to scale your business with us?
Whether you're a frontier-tech company seeking growth capital or a partner looking to collaborate, we'd love to hear from you.
Operators & advisors, not just investors
15 senior operators across APAC, Europe and North America — open any profile for full bio, expertise, and contact.
Li Xiangming
LeadershipCo-founder with 15+ years across the APAC market and two successful tech-company exits.
Brian Tian
LeadershipBrian Tian is the Co-founder and Head of Post-Investment of Chainfir Capital, with 15+ years of growth investment and entrepreneurship. He leads post-investment value creation across the portfolio — hiring, go-to-market and follow-on capital.
Tony Tse
AdvisorsStrategic Advisor with 20+ years in global capital markets at the most senior levels.
Dustin Dai
LeadershipManaging Partner with 12+ years in primary-market investment and post-investment management.
Reports that shape our investment decisions
Open any report for the full research, methodology, and team behind it.
Growth Investment Outlook 2024
Comprehensive analysis of growth-investment trends and profitable-company opportunities for 2024.
Market Analysis Report
Cross-sector market dynamics, identifying profitable growth opportunities through 2024.
Talent & Organization Report
Market analysis of executive talent acquisition, organization building, and human-capital strategies.
Frequently asked questions
What Chainfir Capital does, what we invest in, and how to reach us.
What is Chainfir Capital?
Chainfir Capital is a Web3 venture capital firm founded in 2018: $20M AUM, 90% proprietary capital, 38 portfolio companies, and a 374+ global advisor network. Offices: Auckland, Hong Kong and Singapore.
What does Chainfir invest in?
Revenue-proven early-stage Web3 and frontier-tech companies, typically seed to Series A — across RWA, AI agents, DePIN, DeFi, payments, stablecoins and decentralised infrastructure.
How do I submit my business plan?
Submit through the contact page at https://www.chainfir.com/contact — we respond within 24 hours. Include verifiable revenue data and a team page.