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Inception to Impact. We are an early-stage venture capital firm investing in web3 and adjacent frontier tech, bridging innovation between East and West

Helping founders grow

End-to-End Portfolio Support
We provide end-to-end guidance for crypto startups, from optimizing fundraising strategies and refining tokenomics to navigating exchange listings and accessing top Web3 talent, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term success.
Expert Advisors
Leveraging deep relationships with tier-1 global exchanges, market makers, and value-adding investors, we combine knowledge of crypto capital markets with extensive networks, especially in the APAC region, to give our portfolio companies a competitive edge.
GTM Playbook
We offer comprehensive GTM advisory services for portfolios expanding into APAC. Our expertise includes PR, events, social media, and community strategy, supported by a curated list of trusted Web3 vendors to help projects successfully enter one of the fastest-growing crypto markets.
“I've truly enjoyed working with the team at Inception (OP Crypto). They have been a great resource as both an investor and partner who have secured many warm intros for us at Masa.”
"David has been very supportive on us throughout the years in various ways and made various valuable connections for us along the way, we're pleased to have Inception as a backer"
"Inception (OP Crypto) was one of our early supporters. We especially appreciate David and the team’s support for Scroll in the development of the ecosystem."
"David’s support has been instrumental from strategic advice to key introductions. His gaming background and ecosystem expertise have been particularly valuable in shaping our journey. We’re proud to have Inception as a backer."
"Inception has provided extensive support and resources throughout the project's development. These contributions have been invaluable and crucial to our progress."
“You really are the fund that walks the walk, and it's really something that sets you apart, especially during this market right now.”
“I've truly enjoyed working with the team at Inception (OP Crypto). They have been a great resource as both an investor and partner who have secured many warm intros for us at Masa.”
"David has been very supportive on us throughout the years in various ways and made various valuable connections for us along the way, we're pleased to have Inception as a backer"
"Inception (OP Crypto) was one of our early supporters. We especially appreciate David and the team’s support for Scroll in the development of the ecosystem."
"David’s support has been instrumental from strategic advice to key introductions. His gaming background and ecosystem expertise have been particularly valuable in shaping our journey. We’re proud to have Inception as a backer."
"Inception has provided extensive support and resources throughout the project's development. These contributions have been invaluable and crucial to our progress."
“You really are the fund that walks the walk, and it's really something that sets you apart, especially during this market right now.”

Founding Inception Capital

In 2018, while leading global investments at Huobi, David Gan identified a critical gap: Western entrepreneurs lacked the insights and resources needed to access Asia's web3 ecosystem, while Asian innovators found it challenging to enter the western market.

Determined to bridge this divide, David launched Inception Capital in 2023 – the first U.S.-based fund with deep, established ties across Asia. Since then, Inception has expanded its team, bringing together team members from global backgrounds to advance this mission. With a $50M primary fund and a $30M Fund of Funds – backed by industry giants like Bill Ackman and Galaxy Digital – our cross-border team invest in web3 + AI founders and provide them with essential go-to-market strategies and resources to succeed internationally.

Our global team

David Gan
David Gan
Founder & General Partner
John Fan
John Fan
Investment Partner
Daisy W.
Daisy W.
Operations Director
Huy Vu
Huy Vu
Platform Director
Felix Ke
Felix Ke
Head of Secondaries
Sunny Jia
Sunny Jia
Portfolio Manager
Thomas Z.
Thomas Z.
Deal Analyst
Shiqi W.
Shiqi W.
Research Analyst
Jiani Li
Jiani Li
Marketing Associate
Backed by world-class LPs
Animoca
Galaxy Digital
Mirana
The Brooker Group
Digital Currency Group
Bill Ackman, Alan Howard, Garry Tan, Sandeep Nailwal, Christine Moy
Bill Ackman, Alan Howard, Garry Tan, Sandeep Nailwal, Raj Gokal