Onigiri Capital will focus on real-world assets across stablecoins, payments, tokenisation, DeFi, and financial infrastructure.
Saison Capital, the venture arm of Japanese financial group Credit Saison, has announced the launch of Onigiri Capital, a US$50 million blockchain investment fund designed to connect U.S. start-ups with Asia’s institutional networks. To date, US$35 million has already been secured.
The fund will back companies building real-world asset solutions in five key sectors: stablecoins, payments, tokenised assets, decentralised finance, and financial markets infrastructure. It also provides portfolio companies with access to regulatory expertise, distribution channels, and institutional partnerships across Asia, where blockchain adoption continues to accelerate.
“The centre of gravity for real-world asset innovation is shifting, and Asia’s role is growing at an exponential rate,” said Qin En Looi, Managing Partner of Onigiri Capital and Partner at Saison Capital.
“Our institutional background and deep roots in the region instantly provide a launchpad for U.S. founders and developers to drive real progress at scale and speed.”
Co-led by Looi and Hans de Back, Onigiri Capital builds on Saison Capital’s strong heritage in fintech and digital assets, leveraging Credit Saison’s extensive presence across Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The fund aims to serve as a bridge between Silicon Valley’s innovation and Asia’s institutional-grade validation.
“Trust in blockchain needs external validation and a proven track record,” added Hans de Back, Managing Partner of Onigiri Capital. “We’re here to complement existing investors by providing the expertise and networks founders need to meet institutional standards in global finance.”
Onigiri Capital’s launch coincides with renewed momentum in blockchain venture funding and growing institutional focus on tokenisation, a market projected to reach US$10 trillion by 2030.
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