Jason Kam (Folius Ventures)
From Inside the Hutt by Hutt Capital
June 18, 2025 · 47 min · Season 1 · Episode 30
About this episode
Brooke Pollack interviews Jason Kam about his transition from traditional finance to launching a hybrid crypto hedge fund and the challenges in the Asian investment landscape.
In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack interviews Jason Kam, founder of Folius Ventures. Jason shares his journey from traditional finance to launching a hybrid crypto hedge fund, focusing on both liquid and private investments with a strong presence in Asia. He explains the structure of Folius, his evolving views on fund models, the importance of flexibility in crypto investing, and the challenges of navigating the Asian founder landscape. Jason also introduces BidClub, a platform to improve idea-sharing and transparency in liquid token investing. Key Points From This Episode: Jason Kam’s background in investment banking and hedge funds before entering crypto. The launch of Folius Ventures and its hybrid fund structure. Why Jason prioritized APAC and Chinese founders for early investments. The rationale behind Folius’ mix of liquid and private investments. Views on the advantages of a permanent capital or HoldCo structure in today’s market. Jason’s approach to diligence for liquid vs. private crypto investments. Observations on crypto regulatory landscapes in Asia and challenges for Chinese founders. Sectors Folius is focused on: trading, stablecoins, and asset…
People in this episode
Host: Brooke Pollack
Guest: Jason Kam
Topics covered
- crypto investing
- hedge funds
- Asian founders
- liquid investments
- private investments
- investment platforms
Keywords
- Folius Ventures
- crypto hedge fund
- liquid token investing
- Asian founders
- investment banking
- BidClub
- permanent capital
- crypto regulations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Folius Ventures
Products: BidClub
Places: Asia, APAC, China
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