Ocular is an investment fund focused on the rising asset class of crypto and Web3
Managers choose to work with us because they recognize our unique value add; including our large operations and on-ground investment team, deep network in Southeast Asia and our long term and fundamental commitment to the industry.
Founders choose to partner with us because they recognise our commitment to helping realize the most promising future technological visions, even if they appear a moonshot by today’s standards.
By applying our Ocular lens, we have a unique advantage in selecting truly compelling crypto projects and leading crypto managers globally.
With a tech venture capital and data science background, our team is also deep-rooted in the crypto community. The Ocular fund is managed by Openspace, a leading Southeast Asia venture capital fund with about US$650m in committed capital.
Ocular’s Investment Focus
Equity Investments in Early-Stage Crypto Start-ups
Token Investments in Early-Stage Crypto Projects
Crypto Venture Capital & Hedge Funds
Focal Point
August 27, 2024
Bit by Bit: Building on Bitcoin
Bitcoin has stood as a pioneer of decentralization and security in the digital currency world. Yet, Bitcoin’s evolution is far from complete. This article explores Bitcoin's evolution from a simple store of value to a more versatile and programmable platform.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2024
ZKApps 101: An Overview and Outlook of the ZKApps Landscape
A joint research paper by Ocular and Presto Research on the current state of the ZKApps landscape, the benefits, and why ZKApps are set to become the next major trend.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2024
Putting a Pin in It: The Rise of Decentralized Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) in Web3
We dive deep into why you should put a pin in DePIN!
Read MoreMarch 14, 2024
Charting the Web3 Horizon in 2024
We dive into the key trends and developments Ocular is watching in 2024!
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
DeFi Cover: An Emerging Sector to Watch
Ocular dives deep into the world of DeFi Insurance - we go into the big players, the types of cover, current issues, and what we think is next for the sector.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2023
Crypto Options: Challenges and Opportunities for Startups
The size of the crypto derivatives market is still relatively lower compared to the traditional market. What are the factors hindering the growth of the options market and opportunities for startups?
Read MoreOctober 23, 2023
Challenges Facing Web3 Cybersecurity
Losses from cyber attacks have surged past $1 billion in 2023, yet the top 5 market cap of security-listed tokens is only around $150 million. This shows that the web3 cybersecurity is still in its nascent stages, but why?
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Reflections from Token2049: Navigating the Now and Imagining Web3’s Tomorrow
We share our insights from the very successful Token2049 event in Singapore!
Read MoreAugust 10, 2023
The Global Crypto Regulatory Landscape
Read more about the current crypto regulatory landscape across regions, and 5 key takeaways.
Read MoreAugust 10, 2023
The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Web3
Read about how the universe of AI integrates with Web3.
Read MoreAugust 10, 2023
Ocular: 2023 Thematic Outlook
Read about key trends Ocular is focused on for Web3 this year!
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2022
The Ethereum Merge: Past, Present and Future
The much anticipated Ethereum Merge is upon us - on September 15 UTC, Ethereum mainnet will be merging with the proof-of-stake consensus layer, the Beacon Chain. The Beacon Chain was created on December 1, 2020, and has since existed as a separate blockchain to Mainnet, running in parallel.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2022
Ocular backs Mighty Bear Games in US $10M fundraising round
Read a short statement from the CEO.
Read MoreJune 27, 2022
TechCrunch: In Southeast Asia, a booming crypto scene
Southeast Asia, a diverse region with an expanding population and rising income, is emerging as a popular destination for crypto entrepreneurs and investors hunting down high-growth startups in the space.
Read MoreMay 25, 2022
Deep Dive into DeFi (Part 1)
Have you ever heard the phrase: “Every company will be a Fintech company”? It was a term coined by Angela Strange at Andreessen Horowitz, who outlines her views in this video. To most people, this could be a controversial topic.
Read MoreMay 25, 2022
A dive into the world of NFTs (Part 2)
Welcome back to part 2 of the NFT series. In this article we will be going through Gaming NFTs and wrapping up the section with overall thoughts on NFTs before a special interview section in part 3.
Read MoreApril 25, 2022
Understanding Polygon
Does Polygon offer the best layer-2 scaling solution? Is Polygon still relevant with ETH 2.0?
Read MoreMay 18, 2022
A dive into the world of NFTs (Part 1)
NFTs can be thought of as unique digital assets that serve as certificates of ownership for virtual or physical objects, such as art, music, collectibles or even real estate.
Read MoreMay 18, 2022
Understanding Fantom
Is Fantom’s technology better than other protocols? What’s next for Fantom after its meteoric rise in 2021?
Read MoreApril 25, 2022
Understanding Solana
Is Solana the next “Ethereum Killer”? How does Ocular view Solana’s recent price hike?
Read MoreApril 25, 2022
The beginning of a new journey
Blockchain is the new Internet and crypto is a rising asset class that no one can ignore now. We have been following this space since 2017 and are growingly excited about the crypto future.
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