Emergo Ventures

Emergo Ventures is the venture capital and investment arm of EMURGO, the official commercial arm and founding entity of the Cardano blockchain. The firm focuses on investing in and supporting innovative Web3 projects and startups that have the potential to drive the adoption and integration of blockchain technology across various industries. Through strategic partnerships and investments, Emergo Ventures aims to expand the possibilities of blockchain technology and bring it closer to mainstream adoption, while also contributing to the growth and development of the broader Web3 and blockchain communities.

Emergo Ventures operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of EMURGO Pte. Ltd., headquartered in Singapore, with a presence in Japan, India, and Indonesia. The firm targets projects that can expand the utility of Cardano while remaining open to multi-chain and cross-chain opportunities that ultimately benefit Cardano users and developers. As part of EMURGO’s broader commercial strategy, the venture arm complements EMURGO Africa and other regional initiatives that collectively seek to accelerate Cardano adoption across markets.

The firm invests in both equity and token-based deals and positions itself as a strategic partner rather than a purely financial investor. Portfolio companies typically gain access to EMURGO’s technical expertise, network within the Cardano community, and connections across the wider crypto and traditional finance landscape. Emergo Ventures' investment portfolio includes companies such as aid:Tech, which merges digital identity with payments to bring traceability and transparency to the flow of funds for governments, NGOs, and charities.

Emergo Ventures' mission is to create a better world by empowering businesses and people with a more transparent and efficient system backed by products and services leveraging blockchain-based Web3 technologies. The firm aims to accelerate this transformation by creating more collaboration and synergies between Web2 and Web3 startups, and by catalyzing the capital flow from conventional businesses and financial institutions to Web3 startups in Africa.

Emergo Ventures is led by Managing Partner Takashi Hayashida, who brings extensive experience in venture capital and blockchain investments. Under his leadership, the firm continues to support and invest in projects that align with the Cardano ecosystem, contributing to the growth and adoption of blockchain technology globally.