Hata
Founded 2023 · 39 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Hata is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that lets users buy, trade, and grow crypto with features such as an OTC Desk, Auto-Invest, and Staking, with purchases starting from $10. It is regulated by the Labuan Financial Services Authority and holds customer funds 1:1 through a licensed trustee.
Founders & leadership
Hata was founded in 2023 by Darien Ng.
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Darien NginCo-founder & CSO at Hata.ioDarien Ng holds a Bachelor of Engineering from RMIT University in Australia and has over 15 years of experience in senior executive roles at companies including Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, and Huawei Technologies, spanning product development, marketing, and business development across China and the Asia Pacific region. He co-founded Hata (a regulated cryptocurrency exchange platform) and Techtics (a blockchain consulting firm operating in Southeast Asia).
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$8M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2024–2026
- $8MSeries AApr 2026 · 4 sourcesSource ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hata do?
- Hata is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that lets users buy, trade, and grow crypto with features such as an OTC Desk, Auto-Invest, and Staking, with purchases starting from $10. It is regulated by the Labuan Financial Services Authority and holds customer funds 1:1 through a licensed trustee.
- Who founded Hata?
- Hata was founded by Darien Ng in 2023.
- Who are Hata's investors?
- Hata's investors include Alpha Startups Pre-Accelerator, ByBit, Cadenza.
- How much funding has Hata raised?
- Hata has disclosed $8M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.




