OP Crypto

Mission & Key Concepts

OP Crypto is a high conviction, early-stage venture capital firm that connects Asia and the West by investing in founders & asset managers that build game-changing global products and business models in the Web3 ecosystem.

OP Crypto aims to invest in revolutionary founders that are building game changing business models in the crypto space. Our deep understanding of both of the eastern and western markets in addition to our combination of skillset in CeFi & DeFi put us in a unique place to evaluate and understand different projects at an international scale.

History & Achievements

Founded: 2021

We have successfully raised two funds so far:

• OP Ventures Fund I is a $50mm+ venture fund dedicated to supporting early stage (pre-seed and seed) projects across the Web 3.0 space, focusing on innovative consumer applications and infrastructures across gaming, social, NFT, creator economy, etc. We’re backed by top tier institutional players such as Animoca, Galaxy Vision Hill, Digital Currency Group, Republic, and Bybit, in addition to many notable angels such as Bill Ackman and Alan Howard. The team has extensive experience in the crypto space as both investors and power users.
• OP FOF I is a $30mm+ crypto fund of funds dedicated to making strategic investments in emerging venture fund managers with specialized vertical or geographical expertise. OP FOF I is backed by Mirana and Ledgerprime and is the first crypto venture fund of funds exclusively focused on investing in emerging managers on a global-scale. Utilizing our extensive network and fund experience, the team is able to add value to these fund managers via operational, fundraising, and deal flow channels.

Core Team

OP Crypto is the only Crypto VC firm founded by a former executive from a tier-1 Global exchange (Huobi) with extensive investment and project incubation experience at an international level. Our crypto-native team and advisors have deep backgrounds in traditional finance and technology alongside 20+ years of experience in the blockchain space.

• David Gan - Founder, General Partner
• Lucas He - Co-Founder, Head of Research
• Calvin Du - Head of Platform
• Tony Dong - Head of Capital Formation, and others

Benefits

• Competitive, above-market salary paid in USDC or local Fiat currency
• Flexible vacation/time-off policy
• Reimbursement for business related hardware (Cellphone, Laptop, Desktop Monitor)
• Opportunities to travel to global conferences
• Health Care Expense Stipend
• Free lunch/transport for in-office employees