DeFiance Capital

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

$100 M

Location

Virgin, Utah, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 27 August, 2026

Profile

DeFiance Capital is a crypto-native investment firm that focuses on high-conviction investments in leading crypto assets worldwide. The firm has established itself as one of the most active and recognized players in the digital assets space, with a leadership team comprising seasoned investors who have been navigating the crypto landscape since 2017. Their unique approach combines crypto-native expertise with an institutional-grade setup, allowing them to deliver superior returns while maintaining robust risk management and due diligence practices.

The firm invests in various sectors within the digital asset space, including DeFi, gaming, and infrastructure projects. They back category-leading projects and have a strong portfolio that includes notable names in the industry. DeFiance Capital employs a contrarian mindset and relies on proven fundamentals, research, and analytics to identify and capitalize on unique investment opportunities.

Notable investments from DeFiance Capital include Aave - leading DeFi protocol, dYdX - decentralized trading platform, Lido - liquid staking solution, Axie Infinity - blockchain-based game, and Layer Zero - interoperability protocol. Their commitment to fostering strong relationships within the community further solidifies their role as trusted advisors in the crypto industry.

Industry

Software Media and Entertainment Internet and Web Services Gaming Fintech Blockchain/Crypto Infrastructure Web3

DeFiance Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
DeFiance Capital liquid token fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Gaming Web3	Seed	Asia	$5-10 m	$100 M	March 2023

Contacts

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Arthur Cheong Founder, CEO & CIO

Founder, CEO & CIO

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Aylwin C. Venture Partner

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FAQs about DeFiance Capital

Is DeFiance Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

DeFiance Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is DeFiance Capital located?

DeFiance Capital is located in Virgin, Utah, United States.

When was DeFiance Capital founded?

DeFiance Capital was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does DeFiance Capital invest in?

DeFiance Capital invests in companies and startups in Software, Media and Entertainment, Internet and Web Services, Gaming, Fintech, Blockchain/Crypto, Infrastructure, Web3.

What is DeFiance Capital geographical focus of investments?

DeFiance Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does DeFiance Capital typically invest in?

DeFiance Capital invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of DeFiance Capital investment?

DeFiance Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for DeFiance Capital?

DeFiance Capital has around $100m assets under management.

When was DeFiance Capital last fund created?

DeFiance Capital last fund was created/launched in 2023-03-13

What are the contacts of DeFiance Capital?

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