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Plutus VC

L7, 40 Bonham Strand Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island

Overview

Plutus VC operates as an innovation venture fund. Its fund primarily focused in China and USA innovations, but we do seek deals Worldwide.

Total investments
7
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
1
Active investors
1

Sector focus

  • Business Development
  • Finance
  • Financial Services
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Investment portfolio

  • Orochi Network

    Participated · Equity · Oct 2025

    Orochi Network is a Vietnam-based blockchain infrastructure company focused on supplying audit-grade, zero-knowledge-proof (ZKP) technology that lets institutions cryptographically verify data integrity while preserving privacy. Its flagship product, zkDatabase, has already processed more than 700 million proof records, logged over 10,000 downloads and attracted 120+ enterprise partners such as Plume, Lumia, Nexus and OG. By acting as a ‘truth layer’ for real-world-asset (RWA) projects, the platform helps organisations meet emerging regulatory requirements like Europe’s DORA mandate that comes into force in 2025. The firm actively collaborates with policymakers on RWA sandbox frameworks and recently hosted the Super Vietnam conference to advance blockchain and AI adoption among regional banks and regulators. With the fresh capital, Orochi intends to scale zkDatabase and its broader zkDA Layer globally, deepening ties with both public- and private-sector partners. Including the latest raise, the company has amassed $20 million in total funding to date, positioning it to lead the integration of ZKP-based compliance infrastructure worldwide.

  • Bored Slot

    Participated · Equity · Apr 2024

    Bored Slot is a real live slots gaming project developed by Spin City that enables players to enjoy live-action slots from home while participating in a token ecosystem. The platform uses a "Play + Mine" model to provide digital token mining through gameplay, supported by real-world revenue. It integrates NFTs into the gaming experience, starting with the Bored Ape Yacht Club collection. Spin City, the developer, is a Sunrise, Florida-based company focused on digital entertainment and blockchain applications. The company intends to use the newly raised funds to launch the slot platform and catalyse the BORED SLOT ecosystem. The article does not detail any operating metrics or prior financing rounds.

  • Arcade

    Participated · Seed · Oct 2022

    Arcade operates a web3 gaming platform designed to democratize blockchain gaming by removing the high upfront cost of purchasing native NFTs such as land or character assets. Through its Mission Pools, community members—known as “Arcadians”—can contribute capital and share in play-to-earn yields, while designated operators handle the in-game activity across multiple chains. This model opens GameFi participation to passive users who lack the time or gaming skills to earn directly. The company positions itself as a bridge between DeFi and GameFi, offering exposure to blockchain gaming ecosystems for both casual spectators and avid gamers. Backers such as Solana Ventures highlight Arcade’s role in connecting DeFi yield generation with gaming incentives on Solana. Arcade plans to use newly raised capital to accelerate product development and expand access to global users. No operating metrics, revenue figures, founding year, or headquarters location were disclosed in the articles.

  • GEMS

    Participated · Initial Coin Offering · Apr 2022

    GEMS is an Esports 3.0 aggregator platform that integrates GameFi, Metaverse and SocialFi through a unique O2O (online-to-offline) ecosystem. Its product is positioned as a one-stop GameFi destination enabling crypto and esports gamers to learn, connect and immerse across online and offline touchpoints. The company says it partners with more than 80 blockchain and esports companies and counts LABS Group and Arena Esports Hotel among its founding partners. GEMS plans aggressive global expansion with a primary focus in Asia and intends to list on top launchpads in the coming months to recruit early adopters. Financially, GEMS is pursuing a token raise and has secured additional capital commitments to accelerate product development and user acquisition. GEMS is an Esports 3.0 aggregator platform that combines GameFi, Esports, Metaverse and SocialFi to create an online-to-offline (O2O) gaming ecosystem. The platform planned a Q2 2022 launch and raised 5,000,000 USDT, securing support from 30+ venture capital firms and 45+ ecosystem and solution partners. GEMS reports having outreached 800K+ users and names over 32 VCs among its backers, including OIG, Gain Associates, Crypto Vietnam, Kenzo Ventures and Plutus.vc. Its O2O strategy pairs an online platform with an offline hotel network across Asia (Southeast Asia initial focus) and a stated goal to establish 50 hotel touchpoints within three years. The company outlines five core business pillars — including an NFT Marketplace and DeFi Union, a FanFi Studio, a DAO Guild and a Play-to-Earn Arena — with payment and loan models intended to lower NFT entry barriers. GEMS highlights alliances with LABS Group, Arena Esports Hotel and Game One Inc. as part of its strategic support and is headquartered in Seychelles.

  • Trusted Node

    Led · Equity · Nov 2021

    Trusted Node builds and operates a decentralized validator network for proof-of-stake and next-generation blockchains, aiming to return staking rewards and yield-generation opportunities to users. The platform focuses on liquid staking, aggregation of staking assets and derivatives, and professional stewardship of validator nodes. Trusted Node launched a webapp and Staking Portal and reached US$30 million in total value locked (TVL) two weeks after launch. The team plans to expand its network of validator nodes to broaden user choice and to release liquid staking vaults soon. The company will use proceeds from its recent financing to develop and enhance platform features and grow its validator footprint. CEO and founder Stefan Rust framed the quick raise as a sign of trust and community support.

Team

  • Joshua Galloway

    FT VP then Venture Builder

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