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Hopae
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Hopae provides an identity wallet SDK that lets businesses issue, store, and verify decentralized identity credentials, aligned with W3C and ISO 18013-5 standards for iOS and Android. It targets enterprises operating in high-trust environments needing standards-compliant verifiable identity infrastructure.
Founders & leadership
AS
Ace ShimCo-founder and CEOHe holds a BS in computer science from UIUC and worked as a blockchain researcher at LG CNS; he previously led development of COOV, a blockchain-based credential system, and is active in W3C working groups focused on decentralized identity standards.
JU
Jinyoung Unknown
Investors · 2
500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K
How we know: open dataset · 500 Global portfolio 2026-08 · Not right? Tell us
Z Venture Capitallisted by Z Venture CapitalTokyo
How we know: Z Venture Capital's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
Frequently asked questions
- What does Hopae do?
- Hopae provides an identity wallet SDK that lets businesses issue, store, and verify decentralized identity credentials, aligned with W3C and ISO 18013-5 standards for iOS and Android. It targets enterprises operating in high-trust environments needing standards-compliant verifiable identity infrastructure.
- Who founded Hopae?
- Hopae was founded by Ace Shim, Jinyoung Unknown, Kate Lee.
- Who are Hopae's investors?
- Hopae's investors include 500 Global, Z Venture Capital.