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NGC Ventures

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Description

NGC Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore, recognized as one of the largest and most active institutional investors dedicated to the blockchain industry. Since its inception, the firm has strategically positioned itself as a key contributor and early backer of numerous foundational and leading blockchain projects. Its investment philosophy centers on identifying and supporting innovative ventures that are shaping the future of decentralized technologies, encompassing areas such as infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), GameFi, NFTs, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. The firm's portfolio boasts significant early investments in projects that have since achieved considerable market prominence, including notable names like Solana, Polkadot, and Oasis, underscoring its foresight and impact within the nascent stages of the crypto landscape.

The firm has demonstrated a robust capacity for capital deployment, evidenced by its successful fundraising efforts. In 2021, NGC Ventures notably closed its third blockchain fund, NGC Ventures Fund III, securing commitments totaling $100 million. This was followed by another significant capital raise in 2022, with the launch of NGC Metaverse Ventures, a dedicated Web3 fund also capitalized at $100 million. These substantial fund sizes enable NGC Ventures to engage in multi-stage investments, providing crucial capital from early-seed rounds through to growth-stage financing. Their approach often involves not just financial backing but also strategic guidance, leveraging their deep industry expertise and extensive network to foster the growth of their portfolio companies.

NGC Ventures' investment strategy extends beyond mere capital provision; they aim to be long-term partners, offering operational support, market insights, and access to a global network of industry leaders and developers. Their commitment to the blockchain space is comprehensive, spanning various layers of the decentralized stack. By focusing on projects with strong technological foundations and clear market potential, NGC Ventures continues to play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption and development of blockchain innovations worldwide. Their consistent fundraising and strategic investments solidify their standing as a leading force in the global blockchain venture capital landscape.

Investor Profile

NGC Ventures has backed more than 198 startups, with 17 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 23 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 5 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Singapore, Hong Kong.
  • Strong thematic focus on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Web3.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (66%)
  • Series A (10%)
  • Pre Seed (9%)
  • Series Unknown (8%)
  • Initial Coin Offering (3%)
  • Undisclosed (1%)
  • Corporate Round (1%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)
  • Series C (1%)
  • Series B (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (34%)
  • Singapore (19%)
  • Hong Kong (8%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)
  • Canada (3%)
  • Switzerland (3%)
  • Cayman Islands (2%)
  • China (2%)
  • Seychelles (2%)
  • Taiwan (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Web3
  • Financial Services
  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Fintech
  • Internet
  • Gaming
  • Trading Platform
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does NGC Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Spark Digital Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 17
OKX Ventures
Africa, Beau Vallon, Seychelles, Mahé
Co-Investments: 20
GBV Capital
North America, Midland, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman
Co-Investments: 23
CMS Holdings
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 18
LD Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 23
Fenbushi Capital
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 18
ZBS CAPITAL
Europe, Kyyiv, Ukraine, Kyiv
Co-Investments: 23
Animoca Brands
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Cyberport
Co-Investments: 19
AU21 Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 32
Signum Capital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 16

Which angels does NGC Ventures often collaborate with?

Balaji Srinivasan
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Shared Deals: 3
AS
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Sandeep Nailwal
Asia, Indonesia
Shared Deals: 3
David Choi
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 2
Liang Xinjun
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Shared Deals: 3
EL
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 3
PT
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
DCF GOD
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 2
SB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4
Aniket Jindal
Asia, Delhi, India
Shared Deals: 3

What are some of recent deals done by NGC Ventures?

Gaia

Berkeley, California, United States

Decentralizing AI Inferencing. Building a distributed and incentivized GenAI Agent Network.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainInformation TechnologyInternet
Series AJul 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000

Silhouette is a privacy-focused decentralized trading protocol integrated with the Hyperliquid ecosystem.

Digital MediaNon-Fungible Token (NFT)Web3
Pre SeedJun 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,000,000

Optimum constitutes a decentralized, high-performance memory infrastructure tailored for use across various blockchains.

BlockchainDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Web3
SeedApr 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Seismic

New York, New York, United States

Seismicy enables developers to establish innovative financial partnerships and investment instruments.

BlockchainDeveloper ToolsWeb3
SeedMar 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Infrared Finance

North York, Ontario, Canada

Infrared Finance is a proof-of-liquidity protocol that enables liquidity staking within the Berachain ecosystem using Proof-of-Liquidity.

BlockchainCryptocurrency
Series AMar 4, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Hivello

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Hivello is a DePIN aggregator that enables users to contribute resources and connect with various Web3 protocols.

Information TechnologyInternet of ThingsWeb3
SeedFeb 9, 2025

SYNTHR is redefining instant and slippage-free asset movement across chains

BlockchainCryptocurrency
Series UnknownJan 14, 2025
Usdx money

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

USDX is a synthetic USD stablecoin built for the crypto ecosystem

CryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Financial ServicesFinTech
SeedDec 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
0G

San Francisco, California, United States

0G is a technology startup + foundation developing a web3 modular infrastructure platform to build applications on low-latency data feeds.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BlockchainWeb3
SeedNov 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Perle AI

San Francisco, California, United States

Perle AI provides data solutions at scale for developing specialized AI applications.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyInternet
SeedOct 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,000,000