Daryl Lau

Daryl Lau is a seasoned investor and thought leader in the Web3 ecosystem, serving as a General Partner for a Venture Capital fund. His expertise spans the intersection of Web3, AI, venture capital, and emerging technologies, with a focus on user-centric innovation, fundraising strategies, and the evolving landscape of decentralized systems. He specializes in creating decentralized applications (dApps) that prioritize seamless user experiences, sharing strategies for designing intuitive interfaces and streamlining onboarding to drive Web3 adoption. Daryl guides founders on securing venture capital in the Web3 ecosystem, offering actionable advice on navigating fundraising in competitive markets like Southeast Asia. He explores how AI and blockchain can amplify each other's potential, discussing applications like AI-driven smart contracts and decentralized data marketplaces, providing a forward-looking perspective on their impact on DeFi, memecoins, and beyond. Daryl serves as the General Partner of TRIVE Digital, the Web3 investment arm of TRIVE Ventures, a licensed Venture Capital Fund Manager based in Singapore that has been investing in revolutionary Southeast Asian startups since 2018. Focusing on ventures in Web3 infrastructure, immersive digital entertainment, and decentralized finance, TRIVE Digital aims to build the backbone of Web3, pioneer new realms of digital interaction, and disrupt traditional asset markets. With a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape, a proven track record, and a commitment to driving meaningful change, Daryl and his team empower visionary entrepreneurs and developers who are ready to decentralize tomorrow. Daryl has spent over ten years in management consultancy and enterprise technology, managing innovation projects and global partnerships through implementing digital transformation strategies such as developing accelerators, innovation labs, and corporate venture arms. He holds an MSc in Innovation and Technopreneurship from the Nanyang Technological University. Daryl has been a panel speaker at various blockchain events, including Taipei Blockchain Week 2025, ETH Vietnam 2025, and Conviction Vietnam 2025, discussing topics such as building user-centric dApps, the convergence of AI and blockchain, and global Web3 venture capital trends. He has also moderated discussions at events like Coinfest Bali 2025 and Malaysia Blockchain Week 2025, focusing on sustainable liquidity in blockchain and navigating the next wave of Web3 innovation in the Asia-Pacific region. Daryl's speaking engagements reflect his commitment to advancing the Web3 ecosystem and supporting the growth of blockchain and cryptocurrency startups.

Serial entrepreneurs, Significant founder investment in the startup