What TZ APAC does

TZ APAC is a Singapore-headquartered Web3 ecosystem builder founded in 2021 (one source cites 2020) and positioned as the dedicated Asia Pacific adoption entity for the Tezos blockchain. It serves four primary segments: Web3 founders and early-stage startups, creators and digital artists, developers, and enterprises/institutions considering blockchain adoption. Programs and content are delivered in-region across Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, China, Korea, and India.

The company's core offerings center on Fortify Labs, a Web3 startup studio providing selected founders with bespoke strategy, partnerships, marketing, mentorship, and grant/investment access of up to USD 1,270,000; TZ Apex, a quest-based community rewards program on the DMission/Zealy platform; a Content Hub and Developer Hub for ecosystem education; and large-scale event activations including Tezos Realm at TOKEN2049 Singapore and WebX 2025 in Tokyo. Cohorts have evolved from the EGG Web3 Incubator (2022, 22 projects) and TZ APAC Tezos Incubator (2023, 17 teams from 11 countries) into Fortify Labs from 2024 onward, producing reported portfolio outcomes such as Questflow's 156x MAU increase and OCV Labs' transition from zero to five-figure revenue during the 2024 cohort. The organization has also established Keystone Lab, an internal product studio developing Panora, a privacy-first AI meeting assistant.

TZ APAC operates as a non-profit ecosystem builder funded primarily by the Tezos Foundation, with all programs offered free of charge to founders. Its disclosed revenue model is "Ecosystem Development & Grants Facilitation," classified as licensing/royalties, meaning the entity facilitates grant flows from the Tezos Foundation to qualifying projects rather than charging founders. Distribution is anchored in flagship events at TOKEN2049, WebX, and Hack Seasons conferences, plus a multilingual social presence across Twitter/X (English/Indonesia/Japan), Telegram, LinkedIn, Weibo, Kakao, and Discord.

Name

TZ APAC

Legal name

TZ APAC

Website

https://tzapac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TZ APAC is a Singapore-based, Tezos Foundation-funded Web3 ecosystem builder that runs the Fortify Labs startup studio, the TZ Apex community rewards program, and flagship APAC events (Tezos Realm, WebX) to support founders, developers, creators, and enterprise adopters across Asia Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ecosystem Development & Grants Facilitation: TZ APAC facilitates grant funding from the Tezos Foundation to qualifying ecosystem projects. The organization itself operates as a non-profit ecosystem builder with funding from the Tezos Foundation, providing programs free of charge to participants.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

TZ APAC is a Singapore-based Web3 ecosystem builder that drives Tezos and Etherlink blockchain adoption across Asia Pacific. It operates Fortify Labs (a Web3 startup studio providing grants, mentorship, and go-to-market support to crypto-native founders), TZ Apex (a gamified community rewards program), and content, developer, and enterprise resources. The organization is funded by the Tezos Foundation and delivers programs free of charge to founders and community participants.

Product overview

TZ APAC is a Web3 ecosystem builder that operates multiple interconnected programs and products. The core offerings include Fortify Labs, a Web3 startup studio providing bespoke support for founders building on Tezos and Etherlink, and TZ Apex, a community rewards program incentivizing engagement with ecosystem projects. TZ APAC also runs incubator programs (TZ APAC EGG Web3 Incubator, TZ APAC Tezos Incubator), developer resources (Tezos Developer Hub), content platforms (Content Hub), and event series (Tezos@TOKEN2049). The organization also maintains an internal product studio, Keystone Lab, which is developing Panora, a privacy-first AI meeting assistant. Programs are designed to support founders, creators, developers, and institution leaders across the Tezos ecosystem in Asia Pacific.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fortify Labs: Web3 startup studio by TZ APAC empowering crypto-native builders to become successful founders on Tezos and Etherlink, providing bespoke support across strategy, partnerships, and marketing, plus access to grants and investment opportunities.
• TZ Apex
• TZ Pulse
• Keystone Lab

Products and services

• Fortify Labs Web3 startup studio empowering crypto-native builders to become successful founders on Tezos and Etherlink, providing bespoke support across strategy, partnerships, marketing, mentorship, and access to grants and investment of up to USD 1,270,000.
• TZ Apex Community rewards program that bolsters community involvement with Tezos ecosystem projects through quests on the DMission/Zealy platform. Participants earn experience points (EXP) redeemable for tez, NFTs, tokens, whitelist access, and merchandise via a gacha store.
• Panora Privacy-first AI meeting assistant developed by Keystone Lab (TZ APAC's internal product studio) featuring voice diarisation and natural language querying across recorded conversations, with option to keep data local.
• Keystone Lab Internal product studio born from TZ APAC's experience running Fortify Labs, focused on sharp problem definition, fast iteration, and shipping products.
• Fortify Labs Rapid Fire Free startup clinic offering 10-15 minute consultations with Fortify Labs subject matter experts on topics including pitch decks, VC attraction, and social media content.
• TZ APAC Trailblazers Invite-only community program for loyal Tezos ecosystem members offering early access to campaigns, products, and special rewards in exchange for supporting the next generation of Web3 entrepreneurs.
• TZ Apex: Founders Edition Special edition of TZ Apex that incentivizes community members to refer talented Web3 founders to Fortify Labs, with tez rewards tied to referral progress through application stages.
• TZ APAC Tezos Incubator (TTI) Incubator program dedicated to nurturing Web3 entrepreneurs, covering go-to-market, tokenomics, fundraising, and pitching techniques for founders building real-world Web3 solutions across gaming, DeFi, NFTs, and more on Tezos.
• TZ APAC EGG Web3 Incubator Early incubator program for Web3 startups building on the Tezos blockchain in Asia Pacific, featuring multiple cohorts with mentorship and resource support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 550+ hours of mentorship, advisory and workshops delivered across Fortify Labs programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sogni AIminorOthers · 1 January 2025Sogni AI, an AI-powered art generation platform, joined the Fortify Labs 2025 cohort and is integrating with Etherlink. TZ APAC collaborates with Sogni on the 'Prompted by Imagination' arts competition with a prize pool of USD $2,000.
• KuCoinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2024Tezos (represented by TZ APAC) is a Gold Sponsor of KuCoin's 8th Anniversary Celebration during TOKEN2049 Singapore week, drawing 600 guests. KuCoin has enabled tez deposits and withdrawals on Etherlink and listed the xU3O8 token. TZ APAC participates in the event and a special podcast featuring Tezos co-founder Arthur Breitman was recorded live at the KuCoin booth.
• EtherlinkcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2024Etherlink is the EVM-compatibility layer for Tezos and is a core focus of TZ APAC's ecosystem development. Fortify Labs programs support startups building on both Tezos and Etherlink. Etherlink sponsors ecosystem events including CryptoCarnival during TOKEN2049.
• TrilitechminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Siddharth Singhal, Head of Business Development at Trilitech, spoke at Zeeve The Rollup Day during TOKEN2049, contributing to Tezos ecosystem discussions on rollup technology.
• World of WomenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2024World of Women NFT project showcased at Tezos Realm Culture & Community Realm during TOKEN2049 week, representing diversity and inclusion focus in the Tezos ecosystem.
• ZeeveminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Zeeve The Rollup Day event featured Trilitech's Siddharth Singhal speaking on rollup technology. Zeeve organizes events focused on rollup innovation in the blockchain space.
• Trust Wallet, 1inch, CoinMarketCapminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2024Etherlink (represented alongside TZ APAC) sponsored CryptoCarnival, a celebration of Trust Wallet, 1inch, and CoinMarketCap anniversaries during TOKEN2049 Singapore, featuring a fireside chat and festival-themed event.
• StarbasecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2024TZ APAC and Starbase entered a strategic partnership to explore and accelerate high-quality Web3 gaming projects in the APAC region. TZ APAC provides comprehensive support for Starbase ecosystem gaming projects including grants, marketing, and technical assistance. Starbase leverages its regional expertise to help TZ APAC discover and curate gaming projects for the Tezos ecosystem. The collaboration enriches the Tezos gaming ecosystem and represents a shift in Tezos gaming development strategy.
• HyperglademinorOthers · 1 January 2023Hyperglade, a startup associated with the TZ APAC ecosystem, secured investment from Draper Associates and MDI Ventures after going through TZ APAC's programs.
• GaspackminorOthers · 1 January 2023Gaspack, an NFT launchpad startup, secured investment from Draper Associates and MDI Ventures after being supported through TZ APAC's ecosystem programs.
• Tezos IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTZ APAC and Tezos India joined forces to launch TezAsia, the largest Web3 hackathon in Asia, supporting blockchain talent development and ecosystem growth across the region.
• NUS Computing (National University of Singapore)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNUS Computing joined forces with TZ APAC to develop Singapore's next generation of tech innovators, supporting blockchain education and talent development.
• AgoriaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgoria, a trailblazer in Web3 digital art and international electronic music scene, headlined Tezos Realm event. He partnered with Musée d'Orsay for digital art minted on Tezos and has crossed paths with Snoop Dogg, bringing high-profile creative talent to the Tezos ecosystem.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Polygon Labs: Polygon Labs is the core team behind the Polygon L1/L2 ecosystem and runs extensive grant programs, an ambassador program, and an incubator (Polygon Village) for builders globally. It is comparable to TZ APAC as a broader L1 ecosystem builder with grant and incubation offerings, though it operates at global scale rather than as an APAC-only entity.
• Solana Foundation: The Solana Foundation stewards the Solana ecosystem and runs global grants, hackathons, and ecosystem development programs targeting founders and developers. It is comparable to TZ APAC as a competing L1 ecosystem builder competing for the same APAC founder pool, though it operates globally and with substantially larger grant budgets.
• Avalanche Foundation / Ava Labs: The Avalanche Foundation runs ecosystem incentive programs (Avalanche Vista, Blizzard Fund) and supports builders globally through grants and partnerships. It is comparable to TZ APAC in deploying L1-aligned capital to attract and support founders, though it focuses on Avalanche-specific chains rather than Tezos/Etherlink.
• Binance Labs / BNB Chain: Binance Labs and BNB Chain run Most Valuable Builder (MVB) accelerator and grant programs for early-stage Web3 startups, with strong APAC presence. It is comparable to TZ APAC in cohort-based founder support and APAC outreach, though at meaningfully larger scale and tied to the BNB ecosystem.

Direct peers

• LongHash Ventures: LongHash Ventures is an APAC-focused Web3/crypto fund and ecosystem builder that runs accelerator cohorts and provides grants/investment to early-stage Web3 startups. It is comparable to TZ APAC in business model (cohort-based Web3 builder support) and in geographic focus on Asia Pacific.
• Gitcoin: Gitcoin operates quadratic-grant funding rounds and a builder-focused community for open-source and Web3 projects. It is comparable to TZ APAC in deploying ecosystem capital to early-stage builders, running community programs, and producing thought leadership on public-goods funding — though Gitcoin is chain-agnostic rather than Tezos-aligned.
• Tezos India: Tezos India is a sister regional entity that co-organized the TezAsia hackathon with TZ APAC and runs Tezos ecosystem development in India. It is the most directly comparable peer because it operates the same regional builder-engagement model (hackathons, content, community) for the same underlying chain, just with a country-specific rather than APAC-wide mandate.
• Tezos Foundation: The Tezos Foundation is the core funder of TZ APAC and operates as the global ecosystem steward for the Tezos blockchain. It is the closest comparable because it sets the strategy and grant budget that TZ APAC executes regionally, and its global programs (including grants and ecosystem funds) directly overlap with TZ APAC's startup-studio and grant-facilitation activities.
• Outlier Ventures: Outlier Ventures is a leading global Web3 accelerator and venture builder running cohort-based programs that take equity in early-stage crypto startups. It is comparable to TZ APAC's Fortify Labs in its cohort structure, founder-support model, and emphasis on tokenomics and go-to-market support for Web3 builders.
• Alliance DAO: Alliance DAO (formerly DeFi Alliance) is a Web3 accelerator and founder community offering mentorship, talent matching, and capital access to crypto-native startups. It is comparable to TZ APAC in cohort-based acceleration, founder community support, and focus on helping early-stage Web3 teams reach product-market fit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tzapac
• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/576453720393395
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tzapac

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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