[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, January 5th, 2026]

Taisu Ventures has announced the launch of Keio ChainHack 2026, a collaborative pitch and hackathon hosted with the Keio FinTEK Center. This initiative is part of Taisu Ventures’ broader mission to empower early-stage innovators at the essence of blockchain infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and practical applications.

Keio ChainHack 2026 aims to gather students, founders, academics, and investors to dive into the real-world functionalities of blockchain tech and economic systems. For details on participation, visit this link.

Taisu Ventures showcased several portfolio firms showing the industry’s shift towards real-world applications of blockchain designed to fill gaps where traditional systems have failed.

• Helix: Aiming to create robust RWA (Real World Asset) and stablecoin infrastructure, Helix addresses the fragmented support for compliant issuing, custody, and reporting required by financial institutions exploring blockchain.

“Taisu doesn’t just invest; they show up, think with us, and connect us with partners who matter,” the Helix team remarked. “Their support has been essential to our momentum, and to making our pivot possible.”

• Lofty: This platform offers an innovative blockchain-based real estate exchange, enabling fractional ownership and continuous property trading.

“Taisu proactively reaches out, asks how they can help, and connects us with the right partners,” Lofty’s CEO Jerry Chu said.

• Pruv: With a licensed pathway for RWA in Indonesia, Pruv resolves the need for yield-bearing, regulated assets.

“Taisu has been one of the most engaged partners we work with,” said Pruv’s founder Chung Ying Lai.

Supporting the Builder Community Keio ChainHack 2026 is a testament to Taisu Ventures’ commitment to backing founders beyond just funding, promoting experimental talent growth, and fostering cooperation between academic and industry sectors through partnerships like the Keio FinTEK Center.

About Taisu Ventures: a leading Web3 venture capital firm with over 120 early-stage investments across sectors such as Infrastructure and DeFi, diligently collaborating with founders developing technically sophisticated and compliant blockchain frameworks.