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Hata

Founded 2023 · 39 employees on LinkedIn · 4 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.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Founders & leadership

Hata was founded in 2023 by Darien Ng.

DNDarien Ng
Darien NgCo-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 · 4

Plug and Play Ventureslisted by Plug and Play VenturesSilicon Valley · $50K – $400K

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ByBitreported

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CadenzareportedNew York

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$8M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2024–2026

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In the news

Hata raises $8m Series A led by Bybitfintech.global · Apr 2026Hata Raises USD$8M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2026Hata Completes US$8 Million Series A Financing Led by Bybitprnewswire.com · Apr 2026Hata, a dual-licensed digital asset exchange in Asia raises $4.2 million to make digital assets more accessibleglobenewswire.com · Oct 2024

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, Plug and Play Ventures, ByBit, Cadenza.
How much funding has Hata raised?
Hata has disclosed $8M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.