Forbes StaffJoash Lee, a builder and early-stage investor, joins Iron Key as Venture Partner, effective October 2024.
Joash is a builder and investor based in Singapore and the US investing in emerging technologies such as AI, Web3, and ClimateTech. In addition to his role at Iron Key, he is a Venture Partner at VNTR Capital, advises several funds and startups, and is a member of the Forbes Business Council. As a GYES 25U25 listee, Joash founded multiple startups and led products at an EdTech firm from $0 to $1M+ in annual revenue. He is also pioneering research on peace credits, a novel mechanism aiming to abate emissions and create peace by curbing the explosion of munitions.
With this appointment, Joash will continue his other commitments, including at VNTR Capital.
Iron Key’s Founder and CEO Joseph Argiro comments on Joash’s appointment: “We’re glad to bring Joash onto our team. Joash is uniquely positioned as a builder and investor who’s lived in both the US and Asia. He’s previously invested in some stellar Web3 deals like FORMLESS and gemz, and will be bringing his diverse expertise to Iron Key. We see synergies between the work he’s doing at VNTR Capital, a global investment community, as we increase the frequency of our in-person activations. At Iron Key, Joash will lead deals, support business development and brand-building, and advise startups. He’ll also be pivotal in leading our Asia expansion strategy towards late 2025 and building our educational arm. We look forward to his contributions.”
“I’m thrilled to be part of Iron Key’s brilliant ecosystem. Our team is operator-led and most if not all of us have been through the zero-to-one journey — Joseph, for instance, is a seasoned entrepreneur having founded the ‘Uber of college tours’ and headed crypto products at some big names like UBS. So we understand what it takes to grow and how to identify winners. I’m also a big believer in investing in talents and harnessing the power of community — Iron Key embodies that vision with its community-based approach. Can’t wait to work with our high-performing team to scale globally,” says Joash.
Joash will speak in a panel on “Smart Infrastructure — The Role of IoT in Revolutionising Smart Cities for a Greener Tomorrow” at Economist Impact’s 10th anniversary Sustainability Week. The summit will take place in London from 10th to 12th March 2025. He will also be at MoneyLIVE and SuperReturn Private Credit Europe while in London. Founders in the region are welcome to connect with him.
ABOUT IRON KEY CAPITAL
Iron Key Capital is an investment firm focused on liquid and venture opportunities in crypto. Based in New York, it invests in US-based early-stage Web3 startups focused on the enterprise adoption of utility-driven digital assets. It also operates a blockchain innovation lab which incubates startups within the venture infrastructure space. Backed by 200+ LPs globally, Iron Key deploys US$1M+ annually.
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