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Ida

Hong Kong, HK · 4 known investors

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IDA provides payment solutions for global commerce using digital assets and stablecoins, positioned to facilitate trust and transparency in transactions, particularly for emerging markets and Belt and Road Initiative participants.

Also known as IDA

Founders & leadership

LCLawrence CHU
Lawrence CHUCo-Founder
SL
Sean LEECo-Founder

Investors · 4

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Idafi, presenting itself as IDA, is a Hong Kong-based payment technology company positioning its offering around cross-border commerce and payments. Its stated areas of activity include facilitating a trade corridor between Hong Kong and the Middle East, providing liquidity and capital efficiency for e-commerce supply chain financing in China and abroad, and supporting payment providers that offer cross-border trade and remittance services.

The company also states that its technology enables digital asset trading on globally licensed exchanges, and frames part of its mission around attracting foreign capital to Hong Kong and contributing to the local fintech ecosystem. Public-facing material is limited to a company website with a contact/registration form.

▸Full profile — go-to-market, geography

Go-to-market

The company markets through its own website, inviting prospective partners and customers to register interest via an online form and opt in to communications.

Payment providers and businesses engaged in cross-border trade, remittance and e-commerce supply chain financing, alongside participants in digital asset trading on licensed exchanges.

Geography

Headquartered in Hong Kong, with stated activity spanning the Hong Kong-Middle East trade corridor, China and international e-commerce markets, and global licensed digital asset exchanges.

Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Ida do?
Hong Kong-based IDA develops payment technology for cross-border commerce, remittance and supply chain financing.
Who founded Ida?
Ida was founded by Lawrence CHU, Sean LEE.
Who are Ida's investors?
Ida's investors include Brinc, Hashed, Protagonist, CMCC Global.
Where is Ida headquartered?
Ida is headquartered in Hong Kong, HK.