IVC is a Web3 venture capital fund backed by leading Japanese gaming studios. They focus on Web3 gaming, digital entertainment, AI, DeFi, and infrastructure, and have invested in over 200 projects. They also host Japan’s largest Web3 conference, IVS Crypto, which attracts over 12,000 attendees annually.

Ann Chien serves as a Partner at IVC. She recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the Japanese Web3 market.

Ann was previously a Director at HCM Capital, the venture arm of Foxconn Technology Group, specializing in blockchain and fintech investments. With experience in investment banking at Shenwan Hongyuan and equity research at BNP. Paribas, Ms. Chien brings a wealth of expertise to the blockchain investment field.