Terminal 3 Investment Thesis

We are pleased to announce the completion of the seed funding round for Terminal 3, marking a strategic investment in the data privacy infrastructure sector. The round is led by Illuminate and Titan, alongside several high-profile venture funds.

Official announcement here.

Potential Of Digital Assets

The rise of digital assets has witnessed an increase in interest, driven by their transformative use cases. One example is their role in revolutionizing cross-border payments and remittances. Traditionally, these transactions required several days to process and incurred substantial fees. However, with blockchain-based digital assets, they can now be completed within seconds at a fraction of the cost.

Moreover, digital assets have introduced innovative fundraising opportunities for businesses through tokenization. Instead of relying on conventional IPOs, companies can now raise capital by issuing tokens, significantly reducing the cost of capital on a global scale.

Scalability Problem

Despite their immense potential, several critical challenges continue to impede the scalability and widespread adoption of digital assets.

First, the inherent anonymity of blockchain technology has fueled its reputation as a haven for money laundering, prompting regulators to approach digital assets with caution.

Secondly, in a decentralized environment where transactions occur without intermediaries, establishing trust between participants presents another significant hurdle. Without a  mechanism to verify identities, users may hesitate to engage, fearing fraud or dishonesty. This lack of trust particularly deters institutional investors, who are unlikely to interact with unvetted parties.

Together, these barriers prevent digital assets from achieving their full potential, leaving a gap between their promise and practical scalability.

Enter Terminal 3

Terminal 3 emerges as an ideal solution to these problems. At its core, Terminal 3 offers a platform that enriches, secures, and provides privacy-preserving access to user data. The platform operates through a three-step process designed to ensure data integrity, user privacy, and regulatory compliance.

Terminal 3 enables users to secure their data and identity, protecting against centralized identity misuse, while offering enterprises a compliant, secure alternative to centralized data storage, minimizing breach risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Current Traction

Terminal 3 has already demonstrated its potential through partnerships with well-known brands like OpenCampus, Humanity Protocol, and Filecoin. Additionally, the platform boasts over 6 million decentralized profiles, reflecting strong user adoption and scalability. With this proven momentum, Terminal 3 is well-positioned to address the pressing demands of data privacy and identity in the digital landscape.

Team

Terminal 3 was co-founded by a team of accomplished leaders with extensive expertise in strategic roles at well-known organizations including Spotify and McKinsey. The founding team recently led the digital transformation of the South China Morning Post, one of Hong Kong’s oldest newspapers. Additionally, they also have been instrumental in shaping policies that promote the adoption of digital assets and open data across Asia and the Middle East. With their collective experience in product leadership and digital innovation, the Terminal 3 team is uniquely equipped to bring their vision to life with exceptional precision.

Conclusion

We believe that a well-executed digital identity infrastructure like Terminal 3 is essential for the digital asset landscape to achieve true scalability. We are excited to partner with Terminal 3 on this transformative journey and look forward to seeing their vision realized.

About IDGX

IDGX is a proud member of IDG Capital, focused on investing in early-stage blockchain startups and emerging technologies. We aim to support the burgeoning blockchain ecosystem in Vietnam, SEA and beyond. With a seasoned management team, strong financial backing, and extensive networks, IDGX offers a unique blend of technical, financial, and strategic support to help startups navigate the challenges of building innovative projects from the ground up.

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