What BlockBooster does

BlockBooster is a next-era alternative asset management firm that operates a dual-engine model combining an Incubation Engine with a Capital Management Engine to invest in, incubate, and manage digital assets ranging from crypto-native protocols to real-world assets. The firm was founded in 2023 by Samuel Gu in Hong Kong (legally domiciled in the British Virgin Islands) and has transitioned from its origins as a venture studio co-building Web3 infrastructure and applications into a full-stack asset manager following the May 2026 launch of its $50 million Digital Venture Fund I. Fund I targets four verticals: AI infrastructure, on-chain trading ecosystems, on-chain asset management, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.

The firm earns revenue through three primary streams: management fees and performance fees (carry) from operating Digital Venture Fund I, returns from equity ownership and co-investment rights in incubated portfolio companies, and incubation/advisory services including product design, team building, go-to-market execution, and ecosystem development for Web3 founders. Distribution is relationship-driven and founder-led, targeting institutional investors, family offices, and capital allocators through direct field sales and ecosystem co-investment channels rather than retail distribution. Fund terms and pricing are negotiated privately with qualified institutional investors and are not publicly disclosed.

BlockBooster's competitive position is anchored by a deep ecosystem network spanning OKX Ventures, Conflux Network, HashKey Capital, AppWorks, Tencent, 0G Labs, Kaspa Foundation, and CyberPort Hong Kong, supplemented by governance-level participation in the Canton Foundation alongside DTCC, Euroclear, BNP Paribas, HSBC, BNY, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, with operating geographies spanning Hong Kong, Thailand, and Abu Dhabi (via a January 2026 MoU with ADI Foundation and Finstreet Limited). Revenue and ARR are not publicly disclosed.

Name

BlockBooster

Legal name

BlockBooster

Website

https://blockbooster.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BlockBooster is a Hong Kong-based alternative asset management firm operating a dual-engine model that combines Web3 venture incubation with a $50M growth-stage fund (Digital Venture Fund I) targeting AI infrastructure, on-chain trading, on-chain asset management, and RWA tokenization for institutional investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Asset Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

RWA Tokenization Platforms (asset onboarding, structuring, issuance) (FSAPAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Credit & Loan Tokenization Platforms (FSADAEAD), Tokenized Collateral & On-Chain Credit Infrastructure (Collateral Mgmt, Liquidations) (FSAGAMAK)

Keywords

• Alternative asset management
• Venture studio services
• Web3 infrastructure investment
• Digital asset management
• RWA tokenization

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Asset Management Fees: Management fees and performance fees from managing fund vehicles such as BlockBooster Digital Venture Fund I ($50M growth-stage fund targeting AI infrastructure, on-chain trading, on-chain asset management, and RWA tokenization).
2. Venture Returns / Carry: Carry earned on returns from incubated and co-invested portfolio companies. BlockBooster's incubation engine generates proprietary deal flow that conventional fund managers cannot access, with returns captured through capital appreciation in fund vehicles.
3. Incubation & Advisory Services: Hands-on operating support provided to portfolio companies including product design, team building, go-to-market execution, and ecosystem development. Value is captured through equity ownership and co-investment rights.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BlockBooster is a next-era alternative asset management firm that leverages blockchain to invest in, incubate, and manage core digital assets ranging from native crypto projects to real-world assets (RWAs). It operates a dual-engine platform combining an Incubation Engine (co-building DeFi infrastructure and applications at co-founder depth with hands-on product, GTM, and ecosystem support) with a Capital Management Engine that deploys dedicated fund vehicles such as BlockBooster Digital Venture Fund I to capture compounded value across native yield, private equity, and private credit strategies.

Product overview

BlockBooster is a next-era alternative asset management firm that operates as a dual-engine platform combining venture building and asset management. The core BlockBooster Platform serves as the main product, providing investment, incubation, and management of digital assets including crypto projects and Real World Assets. BlockBooster Digital Venture Fund I is the firm's first dedicated fund vehicle—a USD 50 million growth-stage fund targeting AI infrastructure, on-chain trading ecosystems, on-chain asset management, and RWA tokenization. BoostORA is BlockBooster's builder-focused platform and event series for community engagement and Web3 ecosystem development. The two engines work together: the Incubation Engine co-builds infrastructure and applications at deep operational levels, while the Capital Management Engine captures and compounds value through dedicated fund vehicles like Digital Venture Fund I.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BlockBooster Platform (Dual-Engine Alternative Asset Management Platform) A next-era alternative asset management platform that leverages blockchain to invest in, incubate, and manage core digital assets from crypto projects to Real World Assets. It combines an Incubation Engine (co-building DeFi infrastructure and applications at co-founder depth) with a Capital Management Engine (dedicated fund vehicles transforming ecosystem access into investable strategies across native yield, private equity, and private credit). Targeted at institutional investors, family offices, and growth-stage Web3 founders.
• BlockBooster Digital Venture Fund I A USD 50 million growth-stage fund vehicle targeting four verticals — AI infrastructure, on-chain trading ecosystems, on-chain asset management, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization — designed to compound value generated by incubated assets and back growth-stage opportunities with domain expertise and ecosystem relationships. Offered as a private placement to qualified institutional investors.
• BoostORA BlockBooster's flagship community platform and event series where Web3 builders can showcase their talents, share ideas, and push the boundaries of blockchain innovation. Includes growth bootcamps for Web3 founders and KOLs, and operates as the firm's top-of-funnel channel for sourcing incubation opportunities across Asia starting from Hong Kong.
• Web3 Incubation Services Hands-on operating support provided to Web3 portfolio companies covering product design, team building, go-to-market execution, and ecosystem development at co-founder depth. Value is captured through equity ownership and co-investment rights in incubated protocols.

Quantifiable outcome

• SignalPlus achieved record US$160 billion in platform volumes during Q4-2025 under BlockBooster's portfolio, with terminal volumes growing at a 74% quarterly CAGR since 2023.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SignalPluscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026BlockBooster Digital Venture Fund I invested $10 million as anchor investor in SignalPlus' $50 million Series B1 financing round. SignalPlus is an institutional-grade crypto derivatives platform trusted by major market makers, exchanges, and trading institutions, preparing to launch SignalPlus 2.0 with agentic AI integration. The investment aligns with BlockBooster's strategy of backing category-defining infrastructure at the intersection of AI and digital asset markets.
• Goldman SachscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Goldman Sachs served as the sole financial advisor to SignalPlus for its $50 million Series B1 financing round in which BlockBooster invested $10 million as anchor investor. Goldman Sachs is also a member of the Canton Foundation alongside BlockBooster.
• Canton FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026BlockBooster joined the Canton Foundation as an official member, participating in governance decisions, standards-setting, and ecosystem development for Canton Network. The Canton Foundation is co-chaired by DTCC and Euroclear and oversees Canton Network which supports over $6 trillion in tokenized real-world assets across more than 600 institutions. BlockBooster plans to expand its on-chain asset management offerings, including private credit and tokenized funds, on Canton Network.
• DTCCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026DTCC co-chairs the Canton Foundation alongside Euroclear. As a Canton Foundation member, BlockBooster participates in governance alongside DTCC, which has active deployments on Canton including tokenization of U.S. Treasuries.
• EuroclearcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Euroclear co-chairs the Canton Foundation alongside DTCC. As a Canton Foundation member alongside BlockBooster, Euroclear oversees Canton Network governance and infrastructure development for institutional digital assets.
• BNP ParibasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026BNP Paribas is a member institution of the Canton Foundation alongside BlockBooster. The bank is active in institutional digital asset deployments on Canton Network.
• HSBCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026HSBC is a member institution of the Canton Foundation alongside BlockBooster, with active deployments including its Tokenised Deposit Service on Canton Network.
• BNYminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026BNY is a member institution of the Canton Foundation alongside BlockBooster, participating in governance and ecosystem development for institutional tokenized assets.
• Hong Kong Monetary AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Hong Kong FMI Services is a member of the Canton Foundation alongside BlockBooster, representing Hong Kong's financial market infrastructure participation in institutional digital asset governance.
• ADI FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026ADI Foundation, Finstreet Limited, and BlockBooster signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic collaboration for accelerating the development and adoption of regulated tokenized products and related ecosystem infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. The partnership focuses on three priority areas: UAE Dirham-backed stablecoin development, institutional-grade tokenized assets (private credit and equity), and broader ecosystem development including asset onboarding and market activation.
• Finstreet LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026Finstreet Limited partnered with ADI Foundation and BlockBooster via MoU to lead ecosystem development for regulated tokenized products in Abu Dhabi, covering stablecoin development, tokenized assets, and ecosystem activation. Any resulting projects are subject to relevant regulatory approvals before operationalization.
• ElvenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Elven is the official crypto accounting software provider for BlockBooster. The partnership allows BlockBooster users to seamlessly integrate Elven's solutions for financial management, reporting, and automation.
• AOGamesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024AOGames is a Web3 gaming platform powered by Hyper Parallel Computer. The partnership blends AOGames' game development expertise and community-driven approach with BlockBooster's commitment to advancing Web3 protocols and software infrastructure.
• CyberPort Hong KongminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024BlockBooster joined the CyberPort Hong Kong Investor Network and co-hosted the Web3.0 Demo Day — Inno Ignite, bringing together 11 innovative Web3 projects evaluated by a panel of judges from over 20 leading investment institutions.
• 0G LabsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024BlockBooster co-hosted the 0G Friends Meet-Up in Hong Kong with 0G Labs and OKX Ventures. BlockBooster also co-hosted the FOCG Summer event with 0G Labs and Blade Games, which attracted over 740,000 addresses participating.
• Kaspa Ecosystem FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024BlockBooster co-hosted the Kaspa Innovation Summit in Hong Kong alongside the Kaspa Ecosystem Foundation, a one-day event dedicated to developers and tech enthusiasts exploring cutting-edge blockchain innovation.
• AO Hyper Parallel ComputerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024BlockBooster co-hosted and served as judges for the AO Game Jam 2024 at Token2049 — the largest game hackathon focused on the AO Hyper Parallel Computer — which saw 83 teams participate with 43 final submissions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mechanism Capital: Crypto-native venture fund investing across DeFi, CeFi, and RWA infrastructure. Comparable as a digital-asset fund manager with institutional LPs targeting overlapping on-chain asset management and tokenization theses.
• HashKey Capital: Asia-based, regulated digital asset investment firm that manages venture and liquid token funds. Directly comparable as a crypto-native fund manager with institutional LPs, and is already a co-investor alongside BlockBooster in SignalPlus' Series B1.
• Pantera Capital: One of the largest crypto-native alternative asset managers, deploying across venture, liquid, and early-stage token funds. Directly comparable business model (multi-fund digital asset manager with institutional LPs) targeting overlapping themes including DeFi, RWA, and on-chain infrastructure.
• Multicoin Capital: Thesis-driven crypto venture fund investing in token and equity rounds across DeFi, RWA, and infrastructure. Comparable as a crypto-native alternative asset manager with institutional LPs and similar emphasis on next-generation financial infrastructure.
• Spartan Group: Asia-headquartered crypto-native investment and advisory firm with venture and liquid strategies. Comparable on geographic footprint (Asia), fund structure, and focus on Web3 infrastructure and RWA tokenization themes.
• Delphi Digital: Crypto-native research and venture firm that invests across infrastructure, DeFi, and digital asset funds. Comparable as a thesis-driven Web3 fund with overlapping RWA, DeFi, and on-chain asset management investment themes.

Emerging players

• Animoca Brands: Hong Kong-headquartered Web3 investor and operator combining venture, incubation, and operating businesses across gaming, infrastructure, and RWA. Comparable on the venture studio + investment hybrid model and Asia base, though larger and more operating-company oriented.
• AppWorks: Asia-based venture firm and accelerator with a dedicated crypto/Web3 fund. Comparable as an institutional LP-grade co-investor (already alongside BlockBooster in SignalPlus B1) targeting internet and blockchain startups in Asia.

Broad incumbents

• Galaxy Digital: Public, full-service crypto merchant bank with asset management, trading, and venture arms. Comparable as a multi-strategy digital asset manager with institutional LPs and proprietary deal flow, though larger and broader in scope than BlockBooster.
• Coinbase Ventures: Venture arm of Coinbase Global, deploying institutional capital across Web3 infrastructure, DeFi, and RWA. Comparable as an institutional crypto-native investor with proprietary deal flow and ecosystem distribution advantages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/0xBlockBooster

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments4 records

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