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Zilliqa Capital

Singapore · Seed · 10 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The firm invests in ventures developing AI, Web3 and fintech-based financial products and services that are reshaping finance globally. There is significant opportunity to serve unbanked and underbanked populations in APAC by supporting foundational infrastructure businesses that democratize access to financial services while offering exposure to accretive technology platforms capable of delivering superior risk-adjusted returns.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed
HQ
Singapore, SG
Founded
2021

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website
Dr. Amrit Kumar· Co-Chief Investment Officer and Director

Computer scientist and fintech builder who co-founded Rule72 (originally Zilliqa Capital) in 2021 and was previously co-founder, president and chief scientific officer of Zilliqa Research. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Inria, France, has published research on blockchains and smart contracts at top-tier conferences, and currently serves as COO of AltLayer, a Web3 infrastructure platform.

Michael H. Conn· Chairman, CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer

Experienced investment and financial services executive who co-founded Rule72 (originally Zilliqa Capital) in 2021 and previously co-founded and served as CEO of Ether Capital, the first publicly-traded Ethereum-focused company. He has held senior leadership roles at AllianceBernstein, Société Générale, Trust Company of the West, and other institutions across Asia, North America and Europe.

Benjamin Tsai· President & Managing Partner at Wave Financial

Blockchain and cryptocurrency investment advisor who leads Wave Financial, a California-registered investment advisory firm focused on portfolio management and product development. He previously served as head of alternative investments for Asia Pacific at AllianceBernstein and held derivative trading roles at Merrill Lynch across multiple Asian markets.

Jeffrey Zirlin· Co-Founder at Sky Mavis/Axie Infinity

Co-founder of Sky Mavis, the development studio behind Axie Infinity, where he leads community growth initiatives and strategic collaborations. He has been involved in the NFT and gaming space since 2017 and brings expertise in incentive design and community development.

Jehan Chu· Founder and Managing Partner at Kenetic Capital

Blockchain venture capital investor and founder of Kenetic Capital, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency trading and venture firm through which he has invested in and supported over 100 projects. He co-founded the Ethereum HK community and the Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong, and serves as co-chairman of the Hong Kong Fintech Association Blockchain Committee.

Mason Borda· Founder and CEO of Tokensoft

Blockchain infrastructure entrepreneur who founded and leads Tokensoft, a firm that enables creation and issuance of digital assets on blockchains with over $10 billion in customer market cap. He has held roles at cryptocurrency infrastructure firms BitGo and aerospace/defense companies including Boeing and Space Systems/Loral.

Miko Matsumura· General Partner of gumi Cryptos Capital

Long-time venture investor and open source software entrepreneur with over 25 years in Silicon Valley who has raised over $50 million in venture capital and participated in multiple exits. He has served as an investor with Focus Ventures and Pantera Capital and holds a Master's degree in Neuroscience from Yale University.

Professor David Lee Kuo Chuen· Prof. Blockchain, Singapore University of Social Sciences

Blockchain and fintech expert with 20 years of experience as CEO and independent director of listed and technology companies. He holds adjunct professor positions, serves as chairman of the Global Fintech Institute, and is a consultant and advisor to international organizations on blockchain, fintech, and digital currencies.

Raymond Chiam· Former Managing Director, Investments at Temasek

Former senior investment executive at Temasek with 16 years of experience managing public market trading operations globally. He currently serves as an advisory director for Temasek subsidiaries and holds senior advisory roles in various financial services, fintech, and blockchain companies including Rule72.

Rumi Morales· Partner and Board Member at Outlier Ventures

Web3 and blockchain investment leader who is a partner at Outlier Ventures, the leading Web3 accelerator, and previously led the venture arm of CME Group in Chicago where she pioneered institutional investments in blockchain and digital currencies. She has held executive positions at Goldman Sachs and founded a boutique financial market research firm in Singapore.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Zilliqa Capital invest at?
Zilliqa Capital invests at the Seed stage.
What sectors does Zilliqa Capital focus on?
Zilliqa Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
Where is Zilliqa Capital located?
Zilliqa Capital is headquartered in Singapore, SG.

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