OKX Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Singapore, Singapore
Countries of investment
- USA
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- UK
- UAE
- France
- BVI
- Japan
- Switzerland
- China
- Liechtenstein
- India
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
Industries
- Blockchain
- Web3
- AI
- Gaming
- Metaverse
About
OKX Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange OKX, headquartered in Singapore. Established with an initial fund of $100 million, the firm focuses on identifying and backing transformative blockchain projects worldwide. Its scope extends across blockchain infrastructure, Layer 2 scalability solutions, decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), metaverse applications, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with crypto. Beyond providing capital, OKX Ventures leverages the broader OKX ecosystem to offer portfolio companies strategic guidance, technical support, and global market access. In 2024 alone, the fund backed more than 60 projects across ecosystems such as Solana, Sui, Aptos, TON, and Bitcoin, underlining its role as a prolific and influential player in Web3 venture funding.
OKX Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange OKX, headquartered in Singapore. Established with an initial fund of $100 million, the firm focuses on identifying and backing transformative blockchain projects worldwide. Its scope extends across blockchain infrastructure, Layer 2 scalability solutions, decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), metaverse applications, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with crypto. Beyond providing capital, OKX Ventures leverages the broader OKX ecosystem to offer portfolio companies strategic guidance, technical support, and global market access. In 2024 alone, the fund backed more than 60 projects across ecosystems such as Solana, Sui, Aptos, TON, and Bitcoin, underlining its role as a prolific and influential player in Web3 venture funding.
Investment Thesis
The investment thesis of OKX Ventures is rooted in advancing the infrastructure and adoption of the Web3 economy. The firm prioritizes early and strategic investments in foundational blockchain technologies, including Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks that enable scalability, security, and interoperability. A central theme of its strategy is the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA)—such as U.S. Treasuries, private credit, intellectual property, and enterprise computing resources—bringing liquidity and practical utility into decentralized finance. OKX Ventures is also committed to expanding the capabilities of the Bitcoin ecosystem by supporting projects that enable programmability, scalability, and developer adoption. Another critical focus lies at the intersection of crypto and artificial intelligence, where the firm backs decentralized AI models, data networks, and agents that can be enhanced through blockchain mechanisms. Across all of its investments, OKX Ventures seeks not only to provide capital but also to act as a long-term partner, ensuring that portfolio companies gain strategic depth and ecosystem integration to achieve sustainable growth.
Manager's Experience
The leadership team brings significant financial and crypto expertise. Founder Jeff Ren has over 20 years of experience, including senior roles at Citic Securities International and governance positions in blockchain initiatives. Dora Yue co-founded OKX Ventures, driving strategic investments in Web3, AI, and DeFi. Ray Xiao, Investment Director, has prior experience at IOSG Ventures and a background in business from Sydney University. Collectively, the team blends traditional finance, private equity, and blockchain-native expertise with deep exposure to global venture ecosystems.
Team
Jeff Ren - Founder
Dora - Founder
Benson - Partner
Ray Xiao - Investment Director
Lao Bai - Investment Research
Portfolio
Sei Network
Arbitrum
SSV (ssv.network)
LayerZero
Scroll
zkSync
Gods Unchained
Aurora
WAX
Clover (Clover Finance)
Connext
Outland
StarkWare
Gitcoin
Berachain