To further add to this.
One thing I think many people misunderstand about velo:native is that they automatically associate it with Thailand because of the strong connections to Lightnet, SCB, and the wider Thai ecosystem.
In reality, VELO is primarily headquartered and operated out of Singapore, which is widely regarded as one of the world's leading fintech hubs.
Singapore has built a reputation for being highly regulated, business-friendly, and innovation-focused. The regulatory framework is clear, financial standards are high, and companies operating there are generally expected to meet strict compliance, governance, and reporting requirements. It's one of the reasons many fintech, payments, digital asset, and blockchain companies choose Singapore as their regional base.
Compared to many jurisdictions, Singapore has taken a pragmatic approach to financial innovation. Rather than trying to stop fintech and digital assets, regulators have focused on creating clear rules that allow innovation while maintaining strong oversight and investor protections.
That's not a guarantee of success for any project, but it does mean companies operating within Singapore's financial ecosystem are generally held to high standards. For me, that's a positive when looking at long-term fintech and infrastructure plays in Asia.
Thailand may be one of VELO's key markets and partnerships, but Singapore is very much the foundation from which the business has been built.
I might sound biased here, especially living in Southeast Asia, but after being in crypto since 2017 and watching the hacks, rug pulls, politics, infighting, and endless drama, I deliberately wanted exposure to at least one project from this part of the world.
Maybe it's cultural, maybe it's business mindset, but Southeast Asia tends to be more focused on building, partnerships, and execution than winning the social media narrative.
What also stands out to me is the region's fintech growth. Millions of people and businesses are still being brought into the digital economy, cross-border payments remain a huge opportunity, and fintech adoption across the region continues to move at a rapid pace.
That's one of the reasons I made velo:native a significant part of my portfolio. Not because I know the future, but because I like backing projects operating in regions where I can see genuine demand, real-world problems being solved, and long-term growth potential.
Not saying it's better. Just different.
And right now, I find myself sleeping a little easier backing builders over influencers.