# Matthew Quek

> Matthew Quek is a Singaporean entrepreneur and Co-Founder of GRVT.

- Canonical URL: https://iq.wiki/wiki/matthew-quek
- Categories: People in crypto
- Tags: Ethereum, Founder
- Created: 2026-07-20T14:28:55.650Z
- Last updated: 2026-07-30T17:28:02.988Z
- Source: IQ.wiki — the world's largest blockchain and crypto encyclopedia (https://iq.wiki)

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**Matthew Quek** is a Singapore-based entrepreneur known for his role in [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) and [decentralized finance (DeFi)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi). He is a Co-Founder of [GRVT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/grvt) ([Gravity](https://iq.wiki/wiki/gravity)), a hybrid decentralized derivatives exchange that operates on [ZKsync](https://iq.wiki/wiki/zksync), a layer-2 scaling solution for [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum). [\[1\]](#cite-id-ZdeRemGKJM1Qqyfu)​

## Early Life and Education

Matthew Quek attended Columbia University in the City of New York. [\[2\]](#cite-id-2m5zXWJTefY4ynUm)​

## Career and GRVT Foundation

Prior to co-founding [GRVT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/grvt), Matthew Quek's professional history is not extensively documented or confirmed through primary sources. However, his key contributions come into focus with the co-founding of [GRVT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/grvt). This enterprise, co-created with Hong Gyu Yea as CEO and [Aaron Ong](https://iq.wiki/wiki/aaron-ong) as CTO, launched its mainnet alpha in late 2024 on the [ZKsync](https://iq.wiki/wiki/zksync) network. [\[1\]](#cite-id-ZdeRemGKJM1Qqyfu) [GRVT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/grvt) expanded into spot and options trading in 2026 and closed a $19 million Series A funding round in September 2025. [\[1\]](#cite-id-ZdeRemGKJM1Qqyfu)​

## Role and Contributions in Crypto & DeFi

As a co-founder of [GRVT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/grvt), Quek is responsible for the company's commercial initiatives and market positioning. His role includes overseeing commercial strategy, aligning product offerings with market needs, and supporting business expansion. [GRVT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/grvt) has focused on combining decentralized finance with the operational efficiencies of a derivatives trading platform, leveraging ZKsync's scaling capabilities to offer an enhanced trading experience. [\[1\]](#cite-id-ZdeRemGKJM1Qqyfu)​