Tiger Research Inc. is a Seoul-based advisory and research firm founded in 2021 that specializes in the Web3 market across Asia. The company provides market research, business development, and project management services to assist global Web3 projects with market entry and expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. ^[3]​

Overview

Tiger Research positions itself as a strategic guide for global Web3 projects seeking to establish a presence and grow within the technically and culturally diverse Asian market. The firm is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and focuses on key regional hubs including Tokyo, Japan; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Jakarta, Indonesia. Its client services are designed to address the complexities of entering new Asian markets, such as navigating local regulations, understanding distinct business dynamics, and engaging with regional user behaviors.

The firm's core mission is to reduce information asymmetry in the blockchain industry by providing trusted, data-driven research and analysis. To deliver market insights, Tiger Research publishes regular reports, including bi-weekly analyses, and has stated it maintains a newsletter with over 18,000 subscribers composed of industry leaders. The company also highlights its network of over 30 local partnerships across the APAC region, which it leverages to support client objectives.

The company's approach involves acting as an extended, dedicated regional team for its clients. This model is intended to help clients accelerate their go-to-market strategies while minimizing the high upfront costs and risks associated with establishing a local entity, managing tax compliance, and navigating labor laws in different countries. ^[3]​

History and Mission

Tiger Research Inc. was founded in Seoul in 2021 to provide consulting and research services for global Web3 projects targeting Asia. From its inception, the firm has focused on a stated mission of "reducing information asymmetry in the blockchain industry and helping build a more mature market through trusted research."

In a public reflection on the company's direction, CEO Daniel Kim noted that 2025 was a challenging year for the blockchain industry, citing events such as the emergence of speculative "Trump tokens" and a market crash on October 10, 2025, as moments that prompted a re-evaluation of the sector's fundamental value. In response, Kim reaffirmed the company's core purpose for 2026 and beyond, stating, "The value of Tiger Research is to be 'a company that solves problems'. The information asymmetry of the blockchain industry, and the reality that it is difficult for investors to make correct decisions due to information containing specific intentions. We once again believe that our role is to solve this."

As part of this renewed focus, the firm announced its intention to enhance its research capabilities. Kim stated, "In 2026, we intend to further strengthen our objective data-based foundation in addition to qualitative insights... We believe that we can find our breakthrough in this area." This strategy included a greater emphasis on on-chain data analysis to better serve institutional clients. ^[2]​

Services

Tiger Research provides end-to-end solutions for companies' go-to-market (GTM) strategies in Asia, focusing on three core service areas.

Market Research

The firm delivers customized research reports that cover regional regulations, market trends, competitive landscapes, and the business dynamics of the Asian Web3 space. This service involves comprehensive, bottom-up market research to provide clients with actionable local insights. These insights are also distributed more broadly through company publications like its bi-weekly reports. ^[3]​

Business Development

Tiger Research assists clients in designing and executing tailored market entry strategies. This includes helping to expand customer pipelines and securing strategic partnerships with key local players in the APAC region. The objective is to build a sustainable foundation for growth in the target markets. ^[3]​

Project Management

The company offers to lead and manage complex projects and initiatives on behalf of its clients and their stakeholders. By acting as an operational team on the ground, this service is designed to ensure successful project execution and help clients avoid the complexities associated with local setup, tax compliance, and labor laws. This allows client teams to focus on their core business while Tiger Research manages regional operations. ^[3]​

Market Focus

Tiger Research's primary geographic focus is the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The company operates with key hubs and expertise in several major Asian markets. ^[1]​

Key Hubs of Operation:

• Seoul, South Korea
• Tokyo, Japan
• Hanoi, Vietnam
• Jakarta, Indonesia

Team

• Daniel Kim: CEO of Tiger Research. He is a public representative for the company, speaking at industry events and sharing strategic insights on its public channels. ^{[2] [4]}
• Jay Jo: A research analyst at the firm and an author of reports, including the analysis on capital outflows from the South Korean crypto market. ^[2]
• Seungsik Yoon: A research analyst and author of reports focusing on Web3 project economics and platform analysis. ^[2]
• Ekko An: A research analyst who has co-authored market outlook and trend reports. ^[2]

Partnerships

Tiger Research has established a network of partners across various sectors of the Web3, technology, and financial industries in Asia. The partnerships span foundations, venture capital firms, exchanges, and regulatory bodies. ^{[1] [4]}​

Foundations and Associations

• Asosiasi Blockchain Indonesia
• Klaytn
• Korindo Foundation
• Kroma
• Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK - Indonesian Financial Services Authority)
• Solana Foundation
• Viction (formerly TomoChain)

Venture Capital and Investment

• East Ventures
• Saison Capital
• EveryRealm

Exchanges and Financial Services

• Gopax
• Indodax
• Kyber Network
• Neopin
• Nobi
• Reku
• Remitano
• Tokocrypto
• UPbit

Web3, Gaming, and Technology

• Ancient8
• Animoca Brands
• Avarik Saga
• Blockster
• Coin98
• D3 Labs
• DeFimans
• Forte
• Gumi
• Icetea Labs
• Mythic Protocol
• Sotatek

Data, Infrastructure, and Corporate

• FnGuide
• Kaiko
• Megazone Cloud
• Xangle