Yat Siu

Yat Siu (Chinese: 蕭逸; born 1973) is a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and angel investor. He was born and raised in Vienna, Austria. His mother, originally from Taiwan and born in Lisbon, Portugal, was an orchestra conductor, while his father, born in Hong Kong, was an instrumentalist turned businessman. Siu studied at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna, training in the cello, flute, and piano.

Early Career

Siu began his professional journey at Atari Germany. He later served as director and head of East Coast Operations for Lexicor and worked with AT&T Solutions System Integration practice. After moving to Hong Kong, he founded Cybercity, an Internet and email provider that was later renamed Freenation, known as “Asia’s first free web page and e-mail provider.”

Founding of Animoca Brands

Yat Siu is best known as the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification. Founded in 2014, Animoca Brands has been instrumental in advancing digital property rights and contributing to the establishment of the open metaverse. The company develops and publishes a wide range of products, including original games such as The Sandbox, Phantom Galaxies, Life Beyond, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes, and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E.

Business Expansion and Influence

Under Siu’s leadership, Animoca Brands has grown to include multiple subsidiaries, such as The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Animoca Brands Japan, Grease Monkey Games, Eden Games, Life Beyond Studios, Notre Game, TinyTap, Be., PIXELYNX, and WePlay Media. The company also boasts a portfolio of over 450 Web3 investments, including Colossal, Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, and Star Atlas.

Advisory Roles and Recognition

Siu is a member of the advisory board of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and serves on the board of directors for the Asian Youth Orchestra. In 2023, he was appointed to the Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. He also serves as a director at the Dalton Foundation, overseeing the Dalton School Hong Kong.

Contributions to Web3 and Blockchain

Yat Siu’s involvement with Animoca Brands highlights his commitment to fostering innovation in the digital entertainment and blockchain sectors. His work has positioned Animoca Brands as a key player in the development of the open metaverse and the broader Web3 ecosystem.

Yat Siu’s career is a testament to his vision and leadership in the tech industry, making significant strides in digital property rights and blockchain technology.

• Animoca Brands Chairman of the Board & Co-founder
• Dalton Foundation Board Director
• Hong Kong Government 香港政府 Member of the Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development in the Hong Kong SAR
• LCX Advisor
• Cortico Member of the Board