GFI Ventures

GFI Ventures is a Vietnam-based venture capital and Web3 ecosystem company headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. It began operations in 2016 as a cryptocurrency mining factory, became a venture capital firm in 2018, and in 2022 broadened into a wider startup ecosystem spanning education, media and incubation. Its stated ambition is to become a leading global Web3 accelerator.

The firm invests in blockchain and Web3 projects and describes its remit as accelerating adoption of the technology through investment and direct support for emerging teams. Alongside investing, GFI operates startup incubation and grant programmes for early blockchain and Web3 projects; a blockchain education and developer-training arm; a Web3 talent practice supplying skills and professionals to enterprises; and an industry media business. It also convenes connections among companies, builders, investors, government bodies and communities.

Technical focus areas include blockchain, Web3, cryptocurrency mining and developer training. GFI works with both individuals and organisations, and states its values as wisdom, kindness, innovation, social responsibility and prosperity, with an emphasis on responsible business and social impact. Check size, fund structure and own capital are undisclosed.