Foresight Ventures

Foresight Ventures is proud to announce its participation in the $10 million Series A funding round for August Digital, a leading crypto-focused prime brokerage firm. The round was led by Dragonfly, with participation from 6MV, FinTech Collective, Robot Ventures, Maven11 Capital, and SCB Limited. August Digital offers a one-click trading platform that unlocks institutional access to a wide range of decentralized finance (#DeFi) opportunities. Their platform is designed to simplify the management of digital assets for institutional investors, providing a seamless and efficient way to engage with the crypto market. This investment comes at a time when stablecoin transaction volumes have reached an impressive $6.4 trillion over the past 12 months ( Data from Visa https://lnkd.in/dVQngKyU ), surpassing the annual volumes of many traditional payment giants. This growth highlights the increasing importance and adoption of digital assets in the global financial ecosystem. As more assets are tokenized and moved on-chain, there is a critical need for scalable, secure, and institutional-grade infrastructure to support these transactions. August Digital is at the forefront of providing such infrastructure, making it an ideal partner for Foresight Ventures. Forest Bai, co-founder of Foresight Ventures, noted, 'August is restoring the trust the market lost in DeFi lending and OTC transactions following previous black swan incidents. Supporting the August team aligns with Foresight Ventures' long-term vision to help bring usable crypto products to retail and institutional investors.' He added, 'The potential at the intersection of TradFi capital optimization, DeFi, OTC, and algorithmic swaps is particularly promising, and we believe the August team has the right zeal to capture more market share. With the United States at the forefront, global sentiment is increasingly favorable toward crypto, presenting a market opportunity that August can leverage with this new funding.' We are excited to back August Digital's mission to simplify institutional digital asset management. Their one-click trading platform is a game-changer for institutions looking to engage with the rapidly growing world of decentralized finance.

?? #EndlessProtocol #Web3 #Genesis #Cloud secures a $1M strategic investment from Foresight Ventures! ?? This funding will accelerate the development of #AI Agents within the Endless ecosystem and support the growth of decentralized social applications like #Luffa. Forest Bai, co – founder of Foresight Ventures, expresses “The AI Agentic Super Intelligent System will significantly redefine digital engagement, and we look forward to collaborating with Endless to drive this innovation forward.” “We are thrilled to receive investment from Foresight Ventures,” said Professor Professor Yu Xiong CEng PhD, Co-President of Endless and the Dean of the Institute of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence of the University of Surrey. Endless is bridging #Web2 and #Web3 with its high-performance, scalable infrastructure. Check their PR at Web3Wire for more details! #EndlessWeb3 #ForesightVentures #Blockchain #Innovation https://lnkd.in/gVn5ZvHf

?? Foresight Ventures Team Shines at ETH Denver 2025 ?? We’re thrilled to share that our team has made a significant impact at?ETHDenver 2025, solidifying our role as a key player in shaping the future of Web3 and blockchain innovation. From sponsoring the?Story House Event—a hub for discussions on decentralized IP and tokenization—co-hosting the?BNB Chain Innovation Event, where Forest Bai explored real-world asset tokenization, and speaking at various events such as 499, Morph and many more , Foresight's team was at the forefront of critical industry conversations. Our exclusive private dinner with?6MV?further highlighted our commitment to building strategic alliances and fostering collaboration among top investors, founders, and thought leaders. Alice Li Mike Dudas Carl Vogel Max Hamilton Paul Taylor Rachel Cheung Weisi Yuen Michael Heinrich Clare He Temasek Tanay Nandgaonkar Elizabeth Li Jerry X. Austin Marrazza William Starr Allen Ng David Rodriguez Marie Tatibouet ?? Matt Law Genzio Media Bitcoin.com

Foresight Ventures commits $25 million to boost innovation on BNB chain #ForesightVentures, a Singapore-based crypto-focused #VC firm, has announced a commitment of up to $25 million to support live projects on #BNB Chain throughout 2025, as part of the BNB Incubation Alliance. Founded to invest in and accelerate the development of innovative #Web3 projects, Foresight Ventures operates in the blockchain and crypto investment market, focusing on early-stage ventures with disruptive potential in the decentralized economy. Through this partnership with BNB Chain Innovation and YZi Labs, formerly Binance Labs, Foresight Ventures will identify and invest in high-potential projects emerging from the BNB ecosystem, leveraging the support framework provided by the alliance. This includes access to the Most Valuable Builder program, potential funding from YZi Labs, BNB Chain grants, and a Launch-as-a-Service package designed to accelerate the path to market for selected ventures. By actively engaging in the BNB Incubation Alliance and its global showcase events, Foresight Ventures strengthens its position as a key player supporting the next wave of innovation in the Web3 and blockchain space. The article on #VCwiretech in the first comment.

Proud to be a part of the main networking event of Сonsensus Hong Kong that will open its doors on 21st February! Peanut Trade, NewTribe Capital, and Web3Labs joined their forces to bring value for the VC’s, infrastructure providers and early-stage startups. You can meet Jupiter Zheng Jialiang, CFA from HashKey Capital, Rachel Lee from Cyberport Hong Kong, Nenter Chow from Animoca Brands, Newman Capital, Spartan Capital Group, Clement Chaikov from DFINITY, Alex Momot from Peanut Trade, Bitget, Laura K. Inamedinova from Gate.io, Nicola Santoni from Lemniscap, Will Leung from Caladan, Comma3 Ventures, Yihan Xu from Foresight Ventures, Tsz Chung Chung from ArkStream Capital, Sandro van Eykels from easeflow, William Xuxiang Lin and Jenny from OKX., Gianina Skarlett, Elizabeth from Elabs AG, Pawe? ?askarzewski, Anndy Lian, J.D. Salbego, Naman Patel from NodeOps there! Secure your spot and check out the full list of speakers and VC’s via the link: https://lu.ma/xiv094l9 Apply to pitch here: https://lnkd.in/gnC-GNkF

Foresight Ventures at #ConsensusHK 2025 Foresight Ventures continues to drive critical conversations in Web3 at Consensus HK 2025. Our founder, Forest Bai, took the stage alongside industry leaders Yat Siu (Animoca Brands) and Steve Yun (TON Foundation) at the Web3 Visionaries Fireside Chat by Hack Season, discussing the massive scale and evolving potential of crypto payments. "Every year, the crypto market facilitates over US$1 trillion in transactions, showcasing its remarkable scale and adoption. As the sector continues to mature, I look forward to the possibilities of the ever-growing crypto payments sector, unlocking the potential for economic growth." — Forest Bai Additionally, Forest served as a judge for the CoinDesk PitchFest Semifinals, evaluating some of the most promising blockchain startups pushing the industry forward. As an official community partner of Consensus HK, Foresight Ventures remains committed to bridging East and West, empowering bold founders, and shaping the next wave of #Web3 innovation.

Foresight Ventures Named a Top 5 Most Active Crypto VC in 2024! We are honored to be recognized by CryptoRank as one of the Top 5 Most Active Crypto Venture Capital Firms globally in 2024, alongside leading industry players Animoca Brands, OKX Ventures, Cogitent Ventures, and YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs). ?? Key Highlights from CryptoRank: ?? 100+ funding rounds led by Animoca Brands ?? 80+ investments by OKX Ventures ?? 60+ rounds completed by Cogitent Ventures, YZi Labs & Foresight Ventures At Foresight Ventures, we are committed to backing bold innovations, breakthrough technologies, and visionary founders who are shaping the future of Web3, DeFi, AI, and blockchain infrastructure. ?? As a firm bridging East and West, we leverage our strategic global network to drive meaningful impact in the decentralized space. Our investments in Story, 0G Labs, Sentient Foundation, BIO Protocol, Aptos Foundation, TON Foundation, and more reflect our mission to fuel cutting-edge advancements in the crypto ecosystem. This recognition reaffirms our dedication to innovation, ecosystem building, and long-term value creation in the rapidly evolving blockchain industry. We’re just getting started! 2025 is set to be a landmark year for the industry, and we remain steadfast in our mission to support the next generation of Web3 pioneers. ?? Read more - https://lnkd.in/dr6BGKeh

Honored to be recognized by CoinDesk as a leading VC shaping the future of crypto! At Foresight Ventures, we go beyond just funding—we build ecosystems. In an era of digital disruption, venture capital is no longer just about placing bets; it's about empowering real utility, long-term growth, and sustainable innovation. As we navigate 2025 and beyond, our investment thesis is clear: ? Bridging East & West to accelerate global Web3 adoption ? Backing bold entrepreneurs who are solving real-world problems with blockchain ? Investing in high-impact, high-utility projects that move the industry forward We’re committed to not just riding the next wave of crypto innovation but actively shaping it. ?? ??

?? The New Era of Payments: PayFi ?? The PayFi paradigm is reshaping how we transact globally. In our latest PayFi (2) report, we explore: ?? Key Highlights from the PayFi Report: AI Payments Revolution: - The intersection of AI and crypto enables real-time, low-cost micropayments, crucial for industries like data annotation and content creation. - Case Study: Skyfire integrates AI and blockchain with features like micropayment wallets, identity layers, and an open AI marketplace, redefining human-machine interaction. Consumer Micropayments: - Innovations like Moonshot and Sidekick highlight crypto’s potential for instant global settlements, benefiting gaming, content creation, and live streaming. - Moonshot offers a user-friendly platform for buying meme tokens with fiat options like Apple Pay, while Sidekick provides streamers seamless cryptocurrency-based payment solutions. On/Off-Ramp Solutions: - Bridging fiat and crypto ecosystems, projects like Fiat24 simplify conversions with tokenized deposits and NFT-based account access, addressing the growing need for regulatory-compliant, scalable solutions. ?? Read the full report and discover how PayFi is redefining the future of finance. https://lnkd.in/dawzurza On the news - https://lnkd.in/dKMxw-mA https://lnkd.in/d2YDVJ7a

?? Optimism is surging in the crypto space as bold actions unfold under Trump’s administration. Forest Bai's bullish outlook highlighted the potential for transformative measures to boost crypto adoption has been catching attention on FXStreet and CoinGape News. Now, with the SEC’s newly announced crypto task force on day one of Trump's administration, we see a promising step toward regulatory clarity and growth. As the industry moves closer to realizing its full potential, these developments signal a brighter future for innovation and adoption in the blockchain ecosystem. Read more about these exciting stories here: https://lnkd.in/dyzm67BY https://lnkd.in/dGw6B9h5