DeFiance Capital
Venture capitalSingapore
Investment thesis
DeFiance Capital is a thesis-driven, crypto-native investment firm that makes high-conviction investments across the digital asset space globally. It combines crypto-native expertise with an institutional-grade setup covering trade execution, secure custody, risk management, and due diligence. Its approach is anchored in proven fundamentals, rigorous research and on-chain analytics, and a contrarian mindset for spotting unique opportunities. Led by multi-cycle investors active since 2017, the firm targets category-leading DeFi, gaming, and infrastructure projects, and also acts as a trusted advisor and advocate for projects within and beyond its portfolio.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 3 of 6 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ3Fintech Γ2Data & Infrastructure Γ1Developer Tools Γ1Enterprise Software Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ1
Investments Β· 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDecentralized lending protocol; early and continued core holding.
LayerZero builds decentralized infrastructure for interoperability across blockchains and asset issuance, enabling applications and chains to connect liquidity and extend reach across ecosystems.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Bryan Pellegrino(Founder & CEO)in
Liquid staking protocol for Ethereum
Offchain provides enterprise infrastructure and blockchain products for the programmable economy, including scaling solutions, consensus clients, and smart account infrastructure.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesdYdX Β· bcointalk.com Β· Jul 17, 2026
LayerZero Β· layerzero.network Β· Nov 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does DeFiance Capital focus on?
- DeFiance Capital focuses on Crypto & Web3, Gaming.
- Where is DeFiance Capital located?
- DeFiance Capital is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
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