TRIVE Digital combines experts in investing, blockchain technology, and entrepreneurship to realize the potential of Web3 technologies and change the world.

About the Fund

At TRIVE Digital, we are committed to driving innovation and shaping the future of technology. We are a Fund under TRIVE, a licensed Venture Capital Fund Manager based in Singapore, investing in groundbreaking startups since 2019. We aim to continue this legacy of fostering technological advancements that impact everyday life.

Our Focus

Infrastructure & Security: Building the backbone of Web3, from foundational level architecture and enhanced privacy to scalable blockchain solutions and innovative developer tools.

Immersive Entertainment: Pioneering new realms of digital interaction through AR/VR, GameFi, immersive gaming experiences, and the Metaverse while reimagining social connectivity and ecosystems.

Decentralized Finance: Disrupting traditional asset markets with RWA tokenization, leading the charge in decentralized finance, and enhancing market efficiency through perpetual derivatives.

Why Us

With a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape, a proven track record, and a commitment to driving meaningful change, we are uniquely positioned to identify and nurture the technologies that will shape the future. Our team of experts is dedicated to supporting visionary entrepreneurs and developers ready to transform the world.

Together, we are empowering ventures and decentralizing tomorrow.

Meet the Team

Daryl LIM

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    Daryl is a seasoned innovation strategist driving strategic growth and ventures since 2015.

    Daryl's journey includes pivotal roles such as COO of MetaPals, where he introduced users to Web3 via virtual pets in the metaverse, and leading innovation and partnerships at Padang & Co. His expertise also extends to spearheading sales and partnerships at Botbot.ai, ensuring robust collaboration with global corporations.

    Daryl holds a Masters in Technopreneurship and Innovation from Nanyang Technological University. Beyond his professional endeavors, he enjoys tinkering with projects, participating in hackathons, and mentoring young entrepreneurs

Shawn TAN

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    Shawn is an entrepreneur turned investor and advisor with over a decade of experience in venture investment, zero-to-one management, and operations. As General Partner at TRIVE Digital, Shawn focuses on early-stage Web3 investments in Infrastructure, finance and immersive entertainment.

    Prior to his time at TRIVE, Shawn was Partner at R3D3 Ventures, specialising in global early-stage investments in FinTech, Web3, and AI. Shawn was also co-founder of a Point-of-Sale (POS) solution across three Southeast Asian markets and a blockchain-powered platform for cross-border franchise expansion between Southeast Asia and China. He has also worked as an economic consultant and a policymaker at the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

    He is a recognized Global Expert by Blockchain Founders Fund, holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore, and is pursuing an MBA at INSEAD, to be conferred in 2024.

John BUI

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    John is a seasoned blockchain advisor and strategist driving growth and innovation since 2011.

    He is currently the Lead Blockchain Advisor for TV Asahi and Chief Strategy Officer for their blockchain games project. TV Asahi, one of Japan's Big 6 private broadcasting companies. He also advises DEFI, gaming, and infrastructure projects on platforms like SingularityNet, Avalanche, and ICP, and actively invests in startups like DYORDEX and LOTUS. Previously, John was the Director of Strategic Initiatives at SupraOracles.

    John holds a Bachelor's in Computer Science from the University of the Pacific and a Master's in Economics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.