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Yat Siu

Co-founder & Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Visit website𝕏 @ysiu

Quick Facts

Best For
Web3 gaming, metaverse, and digital ownership founders seeking Asian market access and gaming ecosystem network
Typical Check Size
Via Animoca Brands — $500K–$10M
Stage
Seed through Series B

Overview

Yat Siu is the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, the most prolific investor in Web3 gaming and the metaverse globally, with a portfolio exceeding 450 investments. As an individual, Siu is one of the most connected and influential figures in Asian Web3, regularly headlining conferences from Paris to Singapore to Seoul. His investment thesis centres on digital property rights and the ownership economy in gaming and entertainment — a thesis now validated by Animoca's portfolio which includes Axie Infinity, The Sandbox, and OpenSea.

Focus Areas

Web3 Gaming & MetaverseNFTs & Digital OwnershipAsian Web3 MarketsGameFi & Play-to-EarnOpen Metaverse Infrastructure

Notable Investments

Building Animoca Brands into the world's largest Web3 gaming investor; 450+ portfolio companies; digital property rights advocacy

The SandboxAxie InfinityOpenSeaDapper LabsYield Guild Games

How to Approach

Approach via Animoca Brands investment team; Siu is active at major gaming and Web3 conferences; gaming credentials and community metrics are key

Frequently Asked Questions about Yat Siu

What does Yat Siu look for in Web3 gaming investments?
Yat Siu and Animoca Brands invest in projects that advance digital property rights and the ownership economy in gaming and entertainment — the thesis that players should own their in-game assets as genuinely portable, tradeable digital property. Gaming credentials, existing community metrics, and a clear token-based ownership model are key evaluation criteria, alongside the team's gaming experience and ability to deliver engaging products.
What is Yat Siu's typical check size via Animoca Brands?
Via Animoca Brands (which has 450+ portfolio companies), check sizes typically range from $500K to $10M at seed through Series B. Yat Siu's personal angel activity is less publicly documented, but the Animoca investment team is the primary vehicle — meaning a pitch to Animoca is effectively a pitch to Yat Siu's investment thesis at scale.
Does Yat Siu invest in non-gaming Web3 projects?
Yat Siu's investment focus via Animoca Brands is concentrated in Web3 gaming, NFTs, digital ownership, and the open metaverse — the portfolio spans Axie Infinity, The Sandbox, OpenSea, and Yield Guild Games. Non-gaming Web3 projects without a clear digital property rights angle are outside the core thesis, though the broader open metaverse vision encompasses some infrastructure and identity projects.
What stage does Yat Siu invest at?
Via Animoca Brands, Yat Siu invests from seed through Series B — covering the full early-growth spectrum for gaming and metaverse projects. Animoca is known for moving relatively quickly on gaming investments, particularly for projects with existing community traction or IP relationships, as the strategic fit with the portfolio can be quickly assessed.
How do I approach Yat Siu for investment?
The most effective route is through Animoca Brands' investment team directly, with gaming credentials and community metrics as the primary pitch materials. Yat Siu is active at major gaming and Web3 conferences globally — particularly events in Hong Kong, Singapore, Paris, and Seoul — making conference introductions a viable pathway. Strong community engagement and an existing player base are stronger signals than technical credentials alone for gaming investments.
Why is Yat Siu particularly valuable for founders targeting Asian markets?
Yat Siu is one of the most connected figures in Asian Web3, with relationships spanning gaming publishers, mobile platforms, government digital economy initiatives, and retail communities across Hong Kong, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Animoca Brands' 450+ portfolio companies span these markets, creating a distribution and partnership network that is genuinely unrivalled for gaming and metaverse projects seeking Asian market penetration.

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