David Toh

David Toh is a venture capital executive and Managing Partner of Mirana Ventures, a Singapore-based investment fund focused on crypto investments. Known for his role in shaping the crypto ecosystem, Toh has accumulated experience through his work at several organizations, including SGInnovate, Amai Proteins, and Infocomm Investments. ^[1]

Early Life and Education

David Toh pursued his higher education at the National University of Singapore, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Social Sciences. He attended the university between 2008 and 2012. ^[2]

Career

Roles at SGInnovate and Infocomm Investments

Prior to his role at Mirana Ventures, David Toh worked at SGInnovate, a government-owned entity aimed at fostering deep technology innovation in Singapore. He served in several leadership positions, including Assistant Director and Deputy Director of Venture Building, where he played a role in developing strategies to promote new technological innovations. ^[3]

Leadership at Amai Proteins

Toh also held a leadership position at Amai Proteins, where he was involved in advancing the company's initiatives in developing artificial proteins. ^[2] His role at Amai Proteins leveraged his expertise in guiding strategic decisions and facilitating investments.

Involvement with Infocomm Investments

David's career further extended into a position at Infocomm Investments, a key player in driving Singapore's support of information and communication technologies. ^[4] Here, he was involved in nurturing startups and supporting technological advancements by making strategic investments in companies such as Moovaz, a technology-driven relocation service, and Right-Hand Cybersecurity. ^[2]

Mirana Ventures

David Toh serves as the Managing Partner at Mirana Ventures. The firm described his role as instrumental in guiding the fund's deployment and operational strategies and has played a role in team development since its inception. Mirana Ventures invests across multiple sectors, including Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain. The firm has established business partnerships with Bybit and Mantle. ^[1]

Mirana Ventures' presence in the blockchain ecosystem is marked by its support for BitDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization focusing on building an open finance and decentralized tokenized economy. ^[2] His involvement extends to serving on the boards of several Mirana Ventures portfolio companies, where he plays a role in navigating the complexities of scaling startups like these. ^[1]

Contributions to Crypto and Web3

David Toh is noted for his contributions to the crypto and Web3 space through his leadership at Mirana Ventures. Part of this success is attributed to his approach that emphasizes timely advice, support, and creating synergistic networks among promising founders and emerging fund managers. ^[1]

Public Presence and Media

David Toh maintains an active public presence through several media channels. He engages with the community and shares insights primarily through his posts on platforms like Twitter. Toh, who joined Twitter in 2021, uses the platform to share his thoughts and engage with his followers, which number approximately 560, as of this research. ^[5] His content often reflects his insights on crypto trends, investment strategies, and reflections on the industry developments.

Toh continues to lead Mirana Ventures as Managing Partner.