We’re often asked: What is Onigiri Capital? This new video series is our answer - hear directly on how we think and what we invest in
What inspired Onigiri Capital? When others saw speculation, we saw infrastructure. When others stepped back, we leaned in. To bridge innovation and the institutions ready to scale it.
The humble rice ball that inspired our name. It shaped our identity - from our Japanese roots to our vision of blockchain becoming as universal as an onigiri.
When the market turned, most moved on. We didn’t. Even in the bear market, the signals were clear. Banks testing tokenised deposits. Regulators launching pilots. The institutions hadn’t left; they were just getting started. We stayed, not for hype, but for conviction. Because the future of finance was still being built.
“Do we really need blockchain for this?” We get that a lot. No - it doesn’t change what a bond is. But it changes how fast it moves, how much it costs, and who can access it. That’s not hype. That’s efficiency.
Trust cannot be bootstrapped It’s earned, not coded. That’s why at Onigiri Capital, we help blockchain founders build the trust, regulatory edge, and reach needed to scale globally.
“Let me know how I can help” isn’t value-add. We treat value-add like a product. Something with features, not fluff. From proprietary deal flow to regulatory diligence and real customer access, we help founders move faster where it matters most.
Every deck says “great founders, big markets, big problems.” But in our eyes, the real moat is distribution. Anyone can write code. Few can get it into the hands of those who matter. The founders we back don’t just build. They plug into institutions, networks, and systems from day one.
Distribution isn’t luck. It's built. At Onigiri Capital, we help founders build it with leverage, not cold starts. From ONCHAIN - Asia’s first blockchain × finance conference - to our network of regulators, banks, and investors, we create access that compounds.
Cracking Asia takes more than a market map. It takes trust, regulatory fluency, and partners who’ve already walked the ground. At Onigiri Capital, we help global founders scale into Asia’s financial systems, not just around them
“We’re expanding into Asia” sounds great on a slide, but what does it actually mean? From Japan’s regulated giants to Southeast Asia’s grassroots crypto adoption, every market moves at its own rhythm. Winning here takes more than presence. It takes precision.
Everyone says regulators move slowly. But most founders just aren’t ready. In finance, compliance isn’t a checkbox It’s part of your product. The teams that design with regulation in mind don’t wait for approval; they earn it.
Blockchain won’t go mainstream through seed phrases and Chrome extensions. Mass adoption starts with meeting users where they already are: simpler onboarding, real use cases, and products that can stand without a token.
Great fundraising isn’t luck. It’s logistics. It’s built on trust earned early, preparation that shows, and conviction that compounds. The more ready you are, the less you’ll need to convince.
Stablecoins aren’t just crypto money. They’re blockchain’s first true product–market fit. They move trillions in settlement volume every year, powering cross-border payments, treasury flows, and real-world finance. The next wave? Local currency stablecoins that move Asia’s money as easily as the U.S. dollar.
Blockchain isn’t replacing payments. It’s refining them. Invisible rails. Lower fees. Real-time settlement across borders. The future of money movement won’t look different/ It will just work better.
Tokenised assets are the next breakout use case for blockchain. They bring real-world liquidity, efficiency, and access. Turning markets that once took days into seconds. This is where blockchain meets finance.
The next generation of DeFi won’t be cartoon coins and yield farms. It’ll be regulated, institutional, and quietly powering global finance, from tokenised bonds to on-chain FX. That’s why we’re investing now.
The real revolution in blockchain isn’t in trading or tokens. It’s in the plumbing. Custody, compliance, KYC, fund admin - rebuilt for speed, trust, and efficiency. That’s the future we’re backing at Onigiri Capital.
