VC firm
Hard Yaka
- Investor type
- VC
- Founded
- 2011
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About
Hard Yaka is a strategic investment firm established in 2011 by Greg Kidd and later joined by Jun Hiraga that has funded over 250 companies with a focus on payments, digital identity, and banking, among other sectors. Our driving principle is the idea of 'fair access'—everyone deserves a seat at the table when it comes to their money, their credentials, and their communications.
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- Thesis
- Our driving principle is the idea of 'fair access'—everyone deserves a seat at the table when it comes to their money, their credentials, and their communications.Source (opens in a new tab)
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