Baboon VC

Baboon VC positions itself as a crypto-first venture capital firm based in Asia, with a distinct ethos built on authentic immersion in the blockchain ecosystem. This is not a VC firm jumping on the bandwagon; it was founded by veterans who have experienced the highs and lows of the crypto space firsthand. The team’s backstories alone speak to a grassroots, conviction-driven culture — from losing early Bitcoin wallets to abandoning traditional finance careers during pivotal bull runs.

The firm invests broadly across the digital asset spectrum, from equity stakes in blockchain-centric startups to early-stage token investments. Their portfolio reflects both depth and breadth — featuring names like Animoca Brands, Berachain, Hedera Hashgraph, The Sandbox, and Sygnum, alongside lesser-known but promising ventures such as Ooga Booga and Monkey Tilt. This diversity hints at a thesis-driven but opportunistic approach, where strategic alignment with emerging trends in Web3, gaming, infrastructure, and DeFi outweighs rigid sectoral constraints.

Baboon’s identity is deliberately irreverent and anti-corporate, with an almost rebellious flair that plays well in an industry that values disruption. This is also evident in the voice of the firm — their website greets visitors with lines like “If you don’t believe in it, why are you even here?”, making it clear that this is a community for true believers, not tourists.

The founding team adds further credibility. Alex Cheung, Kaleem Khan, Anthony Lau, and others bring a hybrid of traditional finance acumen and crypto-native experience. Many of them co-founded or operated crypto businesses, notably Llama Brothers, a crypto OTC desk. Their combined background in portfolio management, hedge funds, and equity research adds a layer of rigor to the freewheeling world of crypto investments.

Baboon VC isn’t trying to be everything to everyone. It’s aiming to be a high-conviction capital partner to builders who are solving real problems with blockchain — and doing so with a startup-style hustle that feels closer to a DAO than a boardroom. In a space crowded with opportunistic money, Baboon offers something different: an unfiltered, deeply rooted, and mission-driven venture capital outfit.