Taisu Ventures, a global Web3 venture capital firm, today announced Keio ChainHack 2026, a one-day pitch and hackathon co-hosted with the Keio FinTEK Center. The event targets early-stage builders working at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, regulation, and real-world adoption.
ChainHack 2026 will bring together students, founders, academics, and investors to explore practical applications of blockchain technology and on-chain economic systems. Participation details are available online.
Helix: A Unified Layer for Institutional Tokenization
Alongside the event, Taisu Ventures highlighted several portfolio companies addressing structural gaps in traditional systems. Helix was founded to tackle the fragmented institutional infrastructure needed for compliant issuance, custody, reporting, and distribution of tokenized assets. Through partnerships with banks, fintechs, and regulated originators, Helix has evolved into a unified orchestration layer for structuring, issuing, tokenizing, and distributing real-world assets (RWAs). Validations include a Malaysia tokenization whitepaper with Kenanga and Saison Capital, Shariah-compliant invoice financing with SILQFi, and a LATAM private credit pipeline via AmFi.
“Taisu doesn't just invest; they show up, think with us, and connect us with partners who matter,” the Helix team said. “Their support has been essential to our momentum, and to making our pivot possible.”
Lofty: Fractional Real Estate Trading on Chain
Lofty identified that real estate investors often face access barriers rather than information gaps. After building an AI-driven analytics platform, the company pivoted to a blockchain-based real estate exchange enabling fractional ownership and continuous trading of properties. Lofty integrates sourcing, underwriting, transaction execution, and property management. The firm now focuses on on-platform leverage through fractional property-backed lending, aiming to replicate mortgage-driven economics in an on-chain environment.
“Taisu proactively reaches out, asks how they can help, and connects us with the right partners,” said Lofty CEO Jerry Chu. “It's the kind of support most investors promise, but very few actually deliver.”
Pruv: Indonesia's First Licensed Platform for Permissionless RWA Issuance
Pruv emerged from founder Chung Ying Lai's experience building digital asset infrastructure during Southeast Asia's early crypto market growth. After multiple cycles, the team saw a lack of yield-bearing regulated assets as a key source of instability. Indonesia offered a unique regulatory framework separate from traditional securities law. After over two years of engagement, Pruv received formal approval to operate as Indonesia's first licensed platform for permissionless RWA issuance. The company now uses a hybrid blockchain architecture and facilitates cross-chain asset integration with regulated asset managers.
“Taisu has been one of the most engaged partners we work with, consistently proactive, accessible, and willing to support us in ways that go far beyond capital,” said Chung Ying Lai.
Taisu Ventures stated that Keio ChainHack 2026 reflects its strategy of supporting founders beyond capital through early experimentation, talent development, and academic-industry collaboration. The firm has made over 120 early-stage investments across Infrastructure, DeFi, AI/DePIN, IP & Entertainment, and User Platforms. Interested founders and builders can reach out via the firm's project submission form.