Forkast.News is a technology company.
Forkast.News has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
Forkast.News has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Forkast.News has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Forkast.News's investors include Fenbushi Capital.
Forkast.News is a digital media platform, not a technology company in the sense of building software products, but rather a specialized news outlet covering blockchain, cryptocurrency, and emerging technologies at the intersection of business, economy, and politics.[1][2][3][4][6] Headquartered in Hong Kong and founded in 2018, it delivers stories, analysis, videos, podcasts, and newsletters like *Word on the Block* and *Forkast IQ*, with a strong emphasis on Asia's role in global tech innovation.[3][5][6] It serves journalists, industry leaders, investors, and the public seeking contextual insights beyond price fluctuations, producing content read by mainstream media and featuring interviews with top figures.[3][4]
The platform solves the problem of fragmented, superficial coverage of disruptive technologies by providing in-depth, Asia-centric reporting on trends like Web3 hubs in Hong Kong and Busan, regulatory shifts in the UK and India, and NFT market dynamics.[1][6] Growth momentum is evident in its expansion of formats—including Forkast+ for exclusive analysis—and consistent output on high-profile topics like stablecoins, DAOs, and crypto firm migrations to Dubai.[4][6]
Forkast.News was founded in 2018 by Angie Lau, a 20+ year veteran of broadcast journalism and former Bloomberg Television Asia anchor of *First Up with Angie Lau*, where she conducted over 10,000 interviews with global newsmakers.[1][3] The idea emerged from a recognition that emerging technologies like blockchain needed coverage beyond price speculation and technical details—focusing instead on their broader economic, business, and political impacts, especially from an Asian perspective.[3]
Co-founder Sarah Chang, a former McKinsey consultant and startup operator experienced in digital media across San Francisco, New York, and London, joined as COO to lead operations and product development; she holds degrees from Columbia University and the University of Oxford.[3] Early traction came from positioning itself at the forefront of Asia's tech narrative, evolving from crypto-focused reporting to comprehensive analysis on global trends, with pivotal moments like covering Hong Kong's Web3 ambitions and Busan's blockchain deals.[1][3]
Forkast.News rides the wave of blockchain and Web3 adoption in Asia-Pacific, where markets like digital assets are projected to exceed $102 billion by 2027 with nearly a billion users, amid regulatory races in Hong Kong, Busan, and Dubai.[1] Its timing aligns with shifting global dynamics: U.S. regulatory crackdowns pushing firms toward Asia's favorable environments (e.g., low taxes in Dubai, UK’s Web3 ambitions), which it chronicles through on-the-ground reporting.[1][4][6]
Market forces favoring it include rising demand for credible, non-sensationalized coverage as crypto matures beyond volatility—evident in its tracking of NFT sales (e.g., Mad Lads at $673K, CryptoPunks at $1.6M) and TradFi-crypto convergence like PayPal's stablecoin.[4][6] It influences the ecosystem by shaping narratives for policymakers, investors, and startups, amplifying Asia's voice in global discussions on DAOs, NFTs, and innovation hubs.[3][5]
Forkast.News is poised to expand as Asia solidifies as the epicenter of Web3 growth, potentially deepening video/podcast offerings and Forkast+ exclusives amid trends like DAO revitalization and NFT real-world utility (e.g., licensing platforms).[4][6] Regulatory clarity in hubs like Hong Kong and Dubai, plus AI-creator economy intersections, will fuel its content pipeline, enhancing its role as a must-read for navigating tech disruption.[1][6]
Its influence may evolve toward more predictive analysis and partnerships, solidifying Asia-to-world storytelling that demystifies technologies shaping the global economy—echoing its founding premise that understanding tech empowers those it impacts most.[3]
Forkast.News has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in May 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2021 | $2.0M Seed | Fenbushi Capital |