Credit Saison Launches $50 Million Blockchain Fund Targeting Real-World Asset Startups

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By BlockFlowSep 16, 2025

Japan's Credit Saison launched Onigiri Capital, a $50 million venture fund focused on blockchain startups developing real-world asset tokenization solutions.

Credit Saison, a major Japanese financial services company, launched a $50 million blockchain investment fund called Onigiri Capital through its venture capital arm Saison Capital. The fund has already secured $35 million in initial commitments from Credit Saison and external investors .

Onigiri Capital is co-led by Managing Partners Qin En Looi, a partner at Saison Capital, and Hans de Back, both experienced fintech and digital assets investors across Asia . The fund targets early-stage startups developing real-world asset solutions, including stablecoins, payments, tokenized assets, decentralized finance, and financial market infrastructure .

Credit Saison operates as one of Japan's leading credit card companies and financial services providers, offering consumer finance, asset management, and payment services across Asia. The Tokyo-listed company has expanded its presence across Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, providing Onigiri Capital with established institutional networks in these markets .

The fund aims to bridge U.S. startup innovation with Asian institutional markets, leveraging Credit Saison's regional network to facilitate blockchain adoption among traditional financial entities. This geographic focus positions Onigiri Capital to capitalize on Asia's expanding enterprise blockchain market as financial institutions increasingly integrate distributed ledger technologies .

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