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Candaq Fintech Group operates as a venture capital firm and incubator, specializing in the investment and acceleration of early-stage companies. The firm focuses primarily on fintech and blockchain-based startups, while also extending its support to ventures in big data, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and new energies. Through its dual role, Candaq provides both strategic capital and an environment for technological development and growth.
The company was founded in 2019 by Zihao Lin, who serves as CEO, with Yechuan Charlie Hu also contributing as a founder and managing partner. Originating from key technology hubs including Berlin and Silicon Valley, Candaq was established with the insight that emerging technologies in finance and decentralized systems required dedicated support and investment to scale. This pedigree informs its approach to fostering disruptive innovation.
Candaq's target audience comprises entrepreneurs and startups building solutions within its core technological areas. The firm’s vision is to actively shape the future of these industries by identifying and nurturing promising companies from inception through their early growth phases. It aims to be a foundational partner for innovators, empowering them to transform concepts into viable, impactful businesses and drive forward technological advancement.
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Candaq was founded in 2019 by Zihao Lin (CEO and Founder).
Candaq has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $30.0M Seed in Haven in December 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | Haven | $30.0M Seed | — | Apus Capital, Blockpulse Digital Asset Management, ZC Capital |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Hivello | $1.5M Other Equity | — | Tobias Bauer, Kenneth Seiff, Contango Digital Assets, Cypher Capital, IDG Capital, MH Ventures, NGC Ventures, Primal Capital |
| Mar 16, 2023 | TeleportDAO | $2.5M Seed | AppWorks, Definancex | CoinList, Gate Labs, Quantstamp, SNZ |
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