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What we do

Oryon is a hands-on venture capital firm that invests in and helps scale ambitious Web3 and AI companies. We work closely with founders and portfolio teams across strategy, business development, ecosystem partnerships, fundraising, go-to-market execution, product growth, exchange relations, technical infrastructure, and international expansion. What makes Oryon different is our active operating model. We do not limit our involvement to capital or high-level advisory. Our team works directly with portfolio companies to solve practical growth challenges, build commercial relationships, enter new markets, improve execution, and develop sustainable revenue opportunities. This gives founders access to both investment support and an experienced, globally distributed team focused on measurable results.

Why we do

Oryon’s goal is to help promising Web3 and AI companies turn strong ideas into scalable, sustainable businesses. We were inspired by a common gap in venture capital: founders often receive funding, but still lack the hands-on strategic, operational, and commercial support needed to execute effectively. Our purpose is to close that gap by combining investment with active involvement across growth, partnerships, product, fundraising, infrastructure, market expansion, and commercialization. By achieving this goal, Oryon will help founders build stronger companies, accelerate the adoption of meaningful technologies, create new global opportunities, and develop businesses that deliver lasting value rather than short-term momentum.

How we do

Oryon’s core values are ownership, integrity, speed, clear communication, independent thinking, and measurable impact. We believe strong results come from people who take responsibility, act with transparency, challenge ideas constructively, and follow through on commitments. Oryon makes a difference by combining investment with hands-on strategic and operational support. We work directly with Web3 and AI founders to strengthen products, accelerate growth, build partnerships, enter new markets, raise capital, and create sustainable commercial opportunities. We pride ourselves on being practical, founder-aligned, and execution-focused. Rather than offering capital alone, we contribute the experience, network, and active support required to help ambitious companies overcome real challenges and build lasting value.

As a new team member

We are looking for a Business Development Manager / Lead to help expand Oryon's AI / Web3 ecosystem. This role is focused on identifying high-potential founders, projects, protocols, funds, communities, KOLs, and ecosystem partners, then building long-term relationships that can lead to investment, incubation, partnerships, growth support, or strategic collaboration.This is not a traditional sales role. We are looking for someone who understands Web3 markets, early-stage projects, founder needs, partnership logic, and ecosystem growth. Responsibilities: Source and connect with early-stage AI / Web3 founders, projects, protocols, funds, communities, and ecosystem partners. Build and manage a BD pipeline across Telegram, X, LinkedIn, Discord, email, events, communities, and personal networks. Identify promising projects across AI agents, DeFi, wallets, trading products, prediction markets, RWA, stablecoins, on-chain data, developer tools, and Web3 infrastructure. Support partnership discussions, founder outreach, project evaluation, and ecosystem relationship building. Help portfolio and partner projects connect with relevant resources, including talent, KOLs, communities, market partners, exchanges, and strategic collaborators. Track outreach, project information, communication progress, and partnership opportunities in internal systems. Work closely with Oryon’s distributed team to evaluate project fit and move promising opportunities forward. Contribute market insights on AI / Web3 trends, emerging projects, user growth channels, and regional ecosystem opportunities. Requirements: Experience in business development, partnerships, growth, investment, ecosystem development, or founder/project sourcing. Strong understanding of Web3, crypto, AI, DeFi, exchanges, wallets, trading products, communities, or early-stage startup ecosystems. Ability to identify high-potential projects and understand their business model, product direction, market positioning, and partnership needs. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Comfortable with remote, global, fast-moving work environments. Able to work independently, build a pipeline, follow up consistently, and drive conversations from first contact to next steps. English communication ability is preferred; additional languages such as Chinese are a plus. Nice to Have: Existing network across Web3 founders, exchanges, funds, KOLs, communities, launchpads, market makers, or ecosystem partners. Experience with AI agents, DeFi, prediction markets, RWA, stablecoins, trading, wallets, or on-chain data products. Previous experience in VC, incubators, accelerators, exchanges, Web3 BD, KOL operations, project listing, fundraising, or founder support. Experience helping projects grow from 0 to 1. Work Model: Remote / globally distributed. Full-time preferred, but part-time, advisor, or project-based collaboration can be discussed depending on background and fit. Compensation: Reference range: USD 5,000–9,000 per month, depending on experience, resources, availability, and scope of responsibility.For strong candidates, performance-based bonuses, project-based incentives, or upside structures may also be discussed. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is someone who can understand both the project side and the market side: founders, capital, users, partnerships, communities, and growth channels. You should be able to spot promising AI / Web3 projects early, open doors, build trust, and help turn ecosystem opportunities into real collaboration.