Hashed
Venture capitalSeoul · Pre-Seed–Series A · 33 people tracked
Investment thesis
Hashed invests in founders building the next paradigm in AI, crypto, and frontier technology, from day zero to global scale. The firm positions itself as an ecosystem builder and committed partner rather than a passive investor, offering extensive support to portfolio companies so founders can focus on growth. Its founders build autonomous networks, decentralized applications, games, tools, and infrastructure, innovating business models across finance, gaming, and entertainment through blockchain and frontier tech. Hashed operates a network of independent subsidiaries covering emerging markets, early Web3 incubation, data-driven insights, fintech-crypto R&D, institutional custody, and regulatory research to accelerate mass adoption and expand technology ecosystems worldwide.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 33 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 75 of 156 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×53Fintech ×28AI & Machine Learning ×15Data & Infrastructure ×13Developer Tools ×11SaaS ×10Gaming ×9Consumer ×6
HQs:South Korea×20United States×9Switzerland×1France×1Hong Kong×1Japan×1
Investments · 156 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDSRV provides on-chain finance infrastructure for financial institutions, including tokenization, on-chain payments, embedded wallets, institutional staking, and custody, alongside multi-chain RPC node services (All That Node) and blockchain validator operations.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Everyrealm develops infrastructure and deploys capital for crypto and community-driven projects, investing in and building across blockchain protocols and platforms to connect digital economies.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3GamingSocialLakeville, US
Andrew Durgee(Director)Youngro Lee(Director)Janine Yorio(Executive Officer, Director)
Hyperithm is a digital asset manager offering quant/algorithmic market-neutral trading strategies and Web3 venture investments for corporate clients and high net-worth individuals.
Crypto & Web3FintechTokyo, JP
Rally Protocol provides a mobile SDK for React Native developers to build blockchain features and applications.
Crypto & Web3Developer Tools
Ancient8 is a gaming-focused Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain designed for Web3 gaming, hosting fully on-chain games, games on X and Telegram, IP-infused games, and AI-powered games.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
Apeiron is an NFT-based game featuring collectible planets, avatars, and apostles, with in-game elements, an arena, and a marketplace.
Crypto & Web3Gaming
API3 operates a decentralized oracle network that allows DeFi projects to earn rewards (OEV Rewards) for participating in its data provision and consensus system.
Crypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure
Aptos Labs develops a Layer 1 blockchain platform using the Move programming language and parallel execution technology, serving developers and users building decentralized applications.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsNew York City, US
Avery Ching(CEO and Co-Founder)inAlin Tomescu(Head of Cryptography)Sasha Spiegelman(Head of Research)Zekun Li(Head of Blockchain)
B3 builds an operating system (B3OS) for creating onchain applications, smart contracts, and automations without code, alongside a labs division that incubates revenue-generating products and a holdings arm making strategic investments in complementary businesses.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsSaaS
Daryl Xu(Co-Founder & CEO)Viktoriya Hying(Co-Founder & COO)Sean Geng(Co-Founder & CTO)
Sejinsa operates an on-demand mobile car wash service in South Korea, sending crews to customers' apartment or building parking garages during evening and daytime hours.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & TransportationSeoul, KR
Yoon Yong-bin(CEO)
Ceramic provides a decentralized protocol for event streaming and data management that enables interoperable apps and services to share verifiable data at scale.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
The site lists fashion and luxury items — including clothing, handbags, sunglasses, and jewelry — with original and discounted prices, suggesting an online resale or discount fashion marketplace.
E-commerceMarketplacesRetail Tech
Code States offers competency diagnostics and customized training programs to help organizations carry out digital transformation.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Connext provides xCall, a developer tool that enables applications to interact with users, tokens, and other applications across multiple blockchains.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsSan Francisco, US
Arjun Bhuptani(Executive Officer, Director)Layne Haber(Executive Officer, Director)Rahul Sethuram(Executive Officer)
CxT (Cryptofin, formerly Cryptotax) offers a platform for crypto financial management that connects with exchanges and handles tax and accounting workflows for individuals and companies.
Crypto & Web3FintechSaaSKingstown
Christopher Mercer(Managing Member)
Decentraland is a decentralized virtual world platform where users can socialize, create, and explore using blockchain technology.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3
Decentralised Gaming Ventures is a Web3 game venture builder that co-develops and publishes games with independent studios, using blockchain, NFTs, and IP collaborations to enable fan contribution and digital ownership.
Crypto & Web3GamingMedia & Entertainment
Samson Oh(Founder)Derrick Sim(Chief Operating Officer)Joseph Young(Chief Investment Officer)
DFINITY builds the Internet Computer, a decentralized cloud network that enables applications to run directly on the blockchain with persistent state, native HTTP serving, and built-in security without requiring external databases or a dedicated operations team.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Developer Tools
Dominic Williams(Founder)
Doeat (두잇) is a food delivery service in South Korea designed for single-person households, offering individual meals from around 5,990 won with delivery fees included and no minimum order amount.
ConsumerFoodTechMarketplaces
Fitogether builds wearable athlete-tracking hardware and cloud analytics for soccer teams, using RTK-GNSS and IMU sensor fusion (KineticSense) to measure movement, speed, and position with centimeter-level accuracy.
HardwareSports Tech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Hashed invest at?
- Hashed invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Hashed's typical check size?
- Hashed typically writes checks of $1M – $37M.
- What sectors does Hashed focus on?
- Hashed focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Fintech, Gaming, Media & Entertainment.
- Where is Hashed located?
- Hashed is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
- Does Hashed lead rounds?
- Hashed typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamEp. #40: Baek Kim from #Hashed (Crypto fund in Korea) at Deconomy 2019
Decrypt Asia · Baek Kim
Interview - Ryan Sungho Kim , CEO at #HASHED
mrblock 區塊先生 · Ryan Sungho Kim
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Co-investors · 35
Pantera Capital is a blockchain and cryptocurrency-focused investment firm that pioneered early crypto funds in the U.S., offering exposure through venture equity, early-stage tokens, and liquid tokens.
Digital Currency Group (DCG) is a long-standing investor and operator focused exclusively on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, holding equity, fund, and token positions across the sector.
Dragonfly is a crypto-focused investment fund that backs researchers and builders working to advance the crypto ecosystem.
CMCC Global is one of Asia's earliest venture capital investors dedicated exclusively to blockchain and crypto, managing a diversified digital asset management platform across several funds.
1kx is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 that invests in blockchain and crypto infrastructure with a focus on decentralized finance, payments, and Web3 applications. The firm has deployed over $400 million in exit proceeds across more than 160 investments over eight years.
White Star Capital is a global multi-stage technology investment platform that partners with founders across multiple markets to help them scale internationally from founding through exit.
Placeholder is a venture capital firm that has invested in over 75 early-stage crypto companies and decentralized networks since 2017.
BITKRAFT Ventures is a global investment platform focused on gaming, interactive media, and related technologies, investing at the intersection of physical and digital worlds it calls 'Synthetic Reality.'
Hustle Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests quickly in startups, offering capital along with educational programs and mentorship. It also runs an angel investing community that lets members invest alongside the fund.
CoinFund is a crypto-focused investment firm that backs and partners with companies building open, decentralized technology across finance, infrastructure, and AI.
Race Capital is an early-stage venture fund that invests in companies operating in data, enterprise, infrastructure, and fintech sectors.
Asymmetric is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on web3 and crypto companies and protocols, from DeFi to mobile, offering investment opportunities tied to the digital transformation of society through a global macro and technological lens.
▶23 more co-investors
Generative VenturesUnknown VenturesTiger Global ManagementBattery VenturesTodd and Rahul’s Angel FundNot Boring CapitalAntlerAwesome People VenturesKearny JacksonGalaxy Digital Assets FundCrunchFundIVCOctopus VenturesMulticoin CapitalSeed Club VenturescLabsSolana VenturesDivergenceNational Science FoundationSID Venture PartnersEthereal Ventures Management Ltd.Blockchange VenturesGalaxy Interactive
Firms observed investing alongside Hashed, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Hashed's recorded portfolio.
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