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Uka Chen

@ukachen

Growth and partnerships lead at HashKey Group, expanding institutional distribution across APAC and launching lending and on-chain partnerships.

Japan

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a remote, APAC-wide growth role at an AI or fintech company.

At HashKey Group, I grow Japan's institutional business across OTC, payments, lending and API partnerships. I manage the pipeline from sourcing and KYC onboarding through conversion and after-care, and opened distribution through aggregator, media and payment-network partnerships.

I launched lending and on-chain partnership lines, including an ETH lending programme with CoinPost and HashPort, shifting revenue from one-off trades toward recurring flow. I also extend coverage into Hong Kong and Singapore through corporate account openings and group referrals.

At Ikelos.co, I co-founded an AI-driven platform matching foreign acquirers with Japanese companies. I advised on two closed acquisitions and own buyer sourcing, deal pipeline and due-diligence delivery while shaping the buyer–target matching product with the founding team.

At Mastera, I raised US$200K from HNW investors and led investor relations. Partnerships and token integrations supported revenue growth, increased TVL and added cross-exchange liquidity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Business Development Manager

Current

HashKey Group

May 2026 - Present (5 months)

Owns HashKey Japan's institutional pipeline end to end, including sourcing, KYC onboarding, conversion, and after-care for corporates, payment companies, and Web3 firms. Opened distribution through API and liquidity integrations with major aggregators, SBI, and CoinPost, and launched lending and on-chain partnership lines.

OTC Payments Lending API Integration KYC AML Institutional Sales Partnership Development Risk Assessment Cross border Finance Web3

Current

Co-Founder, Growth & Deals

Current

Ikelos.co

Mar 2026 - Present (7 months)

Co-founded an AI-driven cross-border M&A platform and advised on two closed acquisitions, including a Singaporean buyer of a Japanese health-food company and an Indian buyer of a Japanese software company. Owns buyer sourcing, deal pipeline, due-diligence delivery, and investor outreach.

M&A Due Diligence Deal Sourcing Investor Relations AI Product Development Cross Border Transactions

Current

Investor Relations & Business Development Lead

Current

Mastera

Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Raised US$200K from HNW investors and led investor relations, with partnerships supporting 15% MoM revenue growth and a 35% rise in TVL. Led token partnerships with Aster DEX and the Cardano ecosystem, adding US$5M+ in cross-exchange liquidity and 40% daily volume growth.

Investor Relations Fundraising Token Partnerships DeFi Liquidity Management Revenue Growth TVL Growth

Business Development Analyst

Bassaam Securities

Jul 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Sourced and closed cross-border OTC deals end to end, cutting processing time by 35%. Built DCF and M&A models for a US$50M+ pipeline behind five-plus closings.

OTC Trading Cross Border Deals DCF Modeling Merger Modeling Deal Closing Financial Analysis

Business Development Analyst

China Guardian Auctions

Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 (11 months)

Covered UHNW and institutional accounts, including Fosun International and Hillhouse, driving 30% revenue growth and 50% retention. Converted 15+ clients into repeat multimillion-dollar buyers.

Customer Relationship Management Institutional Sales Revenue Growth Retention UHNW