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Nibiru Chain’s Senior Hires for Asia Expansion
Nibiru Chain, a $100 million HashKey and Kraken Ventures-backed Layer 1 blockchain, has recently made significant senior hires to drive its expansion in Asia.
Key Appointments
- Yura Nam, former head of StarkNet Asia, appointed as Asia Growth lead
- Nicholas Lo, ex-APAC Growth Manager at Yuga Labs, appointed as Asia Business Development lead
Expansion Strategy
Nibiru aims to establish a strong brand presence and foster adoption in various Asian regions. The focus areas for this expansion include:
- Korea
- Japan
- India
- Southeast Asia (SEA)
- Chinese-speaking countries
The project plans to hire local community leads in each target country to facilitate growth and engagement.
Role Searches
The Asia team is actively seeking Community Growth roles in countries such as India, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives
Nibiru is already connected with key players in the region, including builders, validators, and media companies. The project is exploring collaborations and partnerships, engaging with the developer community through grants, hackathons, accelerators, VC funds, and other initiatives.
Meet the New Hires
Nam and Lo bring a wealth of experience to Nibiru’s expansion plans. Lo will focus on establishing Nibiru’s presence in key APAC markets, leveraging his background in business development and finance.
Meanwhile, Nam, with her extensive experience in financial services, will work on partnerships and event planning to enhance Nibiru’s visibility and engagement in the region.
Valuation and Funding
Nibiru Chain, which emerged from stealth in 2022, has seen significant growth, with projects across various sectors building on its platform. In April 2023, it raised $8.5 million in seed funding at a $100 million valuation, with support from leading investors in the blockchain space.
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