Ann Chien is a venture capital investor currently serving as Partner at Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC), a Web3 venture capital fund focused on gaming, DeFi, infrastructure, and digital entertainment. Her career spans equity research, investment banking, corporate venture capital, and Web3 investing.

Early Career — Investment Banking and Equity Research

Ann Chien began her career in the financial sector as an equity research analyst at BNP Paribas, focusing on capital markets and financial analysis. She subsequently joined Shenwan Hongyuan Securities, one of China's major securities firms, as an investment banker. There, Chien specialized in deal structuring, financial modeling, and sector research. ^{[1] [2]}

HCM Capital — Foxconn Technology Group

Ann Chien joined HCM Capital as a Director. HCM Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Foxconn Technology Group, focusing on blockchain and fintech investments. As of 2019, HCM Capital was targeting a $100 million second fund for blockchain startup investment. This role marked her entry into the blockchain investment space. ^[3]

IVC — Infinity Ventures Crypto (present)

Ann Chien joined Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC) as an Investment Principal during its first fund initiative and was later promoted to Partner. IVC is a Web3 venture capital fund specializing in investments in Web3 gaming, digital entertainment, AI, DeFi, and blockchain infrastructure. IVC has a portfolio of over 200 investments and is supported by leading Japanese gaming studios. Chien has been active in the Web3 gaming sector and represents IVC at various industry events. Her speaking engagements include Consensus Hong Kong 2025, GFTN Forum Japan 2025, and the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, among others. Additional engagements include Coinstore Premier Brand Conference in Dubai (April 2024), where she delivered a keynote titled 'Web3 is Realizing Ready Player One', Token2049 Dubai, and Tokyo Builders Showcase at Japan Blockchain Week 2025. Particularly at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, she contributed to a panel titled "Decoding the New Paradigm of GameFi," exploring the integration of AI in blockchain gaming and the role of NFTs. ^{[4] [2]}

Public Profile

Ann Chien maintains a public presence on social media, where she engages with the community and shares insights into her work and the broader Web3 landscape. She can be reached on X/Twitter and through her professional profile on LinkedIn. ^{[5] [6]}