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 9 of 10 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 Γ9Fintech Γ6Data & Infrastructure Γ2Gaming Γ2AI & Machine Learning Γ1Consumer Γ1Developer Tools Γ1Enterprise Software Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ2
Investments Β· 10 tracked
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AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Gaming
Co-investorsAnimoca BrandsCoinbase VenturesPantera CapitalSkyVision CapitalAlphaLab CapitalCaladan+2 more
Aave Labs is the original author and contributor to Aave, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol for lending and borrowing crypto assets.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsAegis VentuesArkStream CapitalBig Candle CapitalBlockchain CapitalDraft Ventures LlcElectric Capital+12 more
Axie Infinity is a blockchain-based, NFT creature-battling game developed by Vietnam-based game studio Sky Mavis.
Trung Nguyen(Founder)in
Co-investorsAU21 CapitalDeepTech VenturesMoonhill CapitalPantera CapitalRaptor GroupSamsung Next+3 more
dYdX is a decentralized exchange for trading perpetuals that uses zero-knowledge proofs to provide security and privacy.
Crypto & Web3FintechSan Francisco, US
Antonio Juliano(Founder)inIvo Crnkovic-Rubsamen(CEO)
Co-investors1confirmationa16z cryptoAbstract VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBR CapitalDragonfly+8 more
dYdX is a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange offering spot and derivatives trading with features including deep liquidity, advanced order types, and instant market listings.
Crypto & Web3FintechNew York City, US
Antonio Juliano(Founder)Charles d'Haussyin
Co-investorsElectric CapitalAndreessen HorowitzParadigm
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
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzAndromeda CapitalBitDAOBixin CapitalBixin Ventures+24 more
Lido is a liquid staking protocol for Ethereum that allows users to stake ETH and earn rewards while maintaining liquidity through the stETH token.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Vasily Shapovalov(Founder)
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAegis VentuesAndreessen HorowitzBR CapitalDeepTech VenturesDigital Currency Group+15 more
MeanFi provides DeFi infrastructure and a treasury toolkit for businesses and individuals to manage crypto assets on the Solana blockchain, offering features such as multisig wallets, real-time token streaming, payroll, vesting, lending, and payment collection.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Co-investorsOpen Opportunity FundSolar Eco FundBig Brain HoldingsGerstenbrot CapitalSkyVision Capital
MixMob is a racing game where players compete in free-to-play tournaments and PVP leaderboards for rewards.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Gaming
Co-investorsAscensive AssetsRising Capital
Offchain provides enterprise infrastructure and blockchain products for the programmable economy, including scaling solutions, consensus clients, and smart account infrastructure.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Steven Goldfeder(Founder)in
Co-investorsBallistic VenturesCoinbase VenturesFenbushi CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersPantera CapitalPuzzle Ventures+3 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesdYdX Β· x.com Β· Aug 13, 2026
dYdX Β· bcointalk.com Β· Jul 17, 2026
LayerZero Β· layerzero.network Β· Nov 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has DeFiance Capital made?
- DeFiance Capital has 6 tracked investments.
- 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.
- Who does DeFiance Capital co-invest with?
- DeFiance Capital most often shares deals with Pantera Capital, a16z crypto, Andreessen Horowitz, among 60 tracked co-investors.
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