Singapore, Singapore, January 5th, 2026, Chainwire
Taisu Ventures is a global Web3 venture capital firm. The firm has announced Keio ChainHack 2026. This is a one-day pitch event and hackathon. It is co-hosted with the Keio FinTEK Center. The event supports early-stage builders. These builders work with blockchain, rules, and real-world use.
Keio ChainHack 2026 will bring together students, founders, teachers, and investors. The goal is clear. People will explore real and simple ways to use blockchain and on-chain economic systems. You can find details on how to join or attend at https://luma.com/e0pbv2og.
Along with the event news, Taisu Ventures shared updates from its portfolio companies. These companies show a strong trend in the industry. More teams are rebuilding real industries on-chain. They are fixing problems that old systems could not solve.
Helix: Building Institutional RWA and Stablecoin Infrastructure
Helix was built to solve a big problem in finance. Many financial institutions want to use blockchain. They want tokenized assets and on-chain money flows. But the tools they need are often missing or broken. This includes tools for compliant issuance, custody, reporting, and distribution.
Helix works with banks, fintech companies, and regulated asset creators. Over time, Helix built one clear platform. This platform handles structuring, issuance, tokenization, and distribution of real-world assets (RWAs). The platform has been tested in real projects. These include a Malaysia tokenization whitepaper with Kenanga and Saison Capital, Shariah-compliant invoice financing with SILQFi, and a private credit pipeline in LATAM through AmFi.“Taisu does more than invest,” said the Helix team. “They work with us. They help us think. They connect us with the right partners. Their support helped us grow and change direction.”
Lofty: Expanding Access to Real Estate Ownership
Lofty started with one simple idea. Many people want to invest in real estate. The hardest part is getting access. At first, Lofty built an AI analytics tool. Later, the company changed its focus. It now runs a blockchain-based real estate exchange. This platform lets people own small pieces of property and trade them over time.
To make this work, Lofty connects many steps of the real estate process. This includes finding properties, checking deals, completing trades, and managing buildings. Lofty is now building new tools. These include loans backed by fractional property ownership. The goal is to bring mortgage-style systems onto the blockchain. “Taisu reaches out first and asks how they can help,” said Lofty CEO Jerry Chu. “They connect us with the right people. This kind of support is rare.”
Pruv: Unlocking a Licensed RWA Pathway in Indonesia
Pruv was founded after Chung Ying Lai spent many years building digital asset systems in Southeast Asia. Over time, the team saw a clear problem. The market did not have enough regulated, income-producing assets. This made the system unstable.
Indonesia offered a strong path forward. Local regulators created new rules just for digital assets. These rules are separate from traditional securities laws. After more than two years of close work with regulators, Pruv received formal approval. It is now Indonesia’s first licensed platform for permissionless real-world asset (RWA) issuance. The platform uses a hybrid blockchain system. It also supports assets across different blockchains with help from regulated asset managers.“Taisu has been one of our strongest partners,” said Chung Ying Lai. “They are active, easy to reach, and supportive in many ways, not just funding.”
Strengthening the Builder Ecosystem
Taisu Ventures shared that Keio ChainHack 2026 is part of a bigger goal. The firm supports founders in many ways. It does more than provide money. Taisu helps with early testing, skill growth, and teamwork between schools and companies. These efforts are supported by research and innovation centers like the Keio FinTEK Center.
About Taisu Ventures
Taisu Ventures is a global Web3 venture capital firm. The firm has more than 120 early-stage investments. These cover Infrastructure, DeFi, AI/DePIN, IP & Entertainment, and User Platforms. Taisu works closely with founders building complex and regulated blockchain systems. The firm also supports the wider community through events, founder programs, and academic partnerships. This includes Keio ChainHack 2026, co-hosted with the Keio FinTEK Center (https://luma.com/e0pbv2og).
Founders and builders who want to work with Taisu Ventures can learn more through the project submission form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekoWOZJwUq-bmKc9j1Gs6FtdTsrIo4zS7rqrl7NeXsgAZWxQ/viewform
Contact
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