Hard Yaka Ventures is a strategic investment firm established in 2011 by Greg Kidd and Jun Hiraga, headquartered in Crystal Bay, Nevada. The firm focuses on early to growth-stage investments in the technology sector, particularly in payments, digital identity, fintech, Web3, and regtech. They advocate for fair access to financial services and communications, emphasizing individual ownership and regulatory compliance. Hard Yaka has made over 250 investments, including notable early investments in companies like Twitter, Square, Coinbase, Ripple, Solana, and Robinhood. The firm provides strategic advisory support and leverages its extensive network to help portfolio companies achieve their goals.