Hack VC’s Hsin-Ju Chuang Dies at 37, Crypto Community Pays Tribute

Hsin-Ju Chuang, former partner and head of platform at crypto venture firm Hack VC, has died at age 37, according to reports. Chuang, a well-known figure in the digital-asset investment community, previously led platform operations at Hack VC, where she was responsible for portfolio support, investor relations, and firm-wide growth initiatives. Her death was confirmed by community members and former colleagues on social media, with several posting tributes to her contributions across the crypto and venture capital ecosystem.

Chuang's career spanned multiple roles in the technology and blockchain sectors, and she was widely regarded as a connector and operator who helped early-stage crypto startups navigate fundraising and go-to-market strategy. Hack VC, founded by Alex Pack, is a New York-based venture firm focused on Web3, infrastructure, and digital-asset startups, with investments spanning multiple funds and portfolio companies.

The specific date of Chuang's death, the cause, and the circumstances surrounding her passing have not been publicly disclosed. It also remains unclear when exactly she departed Hack VC and what role, if any, she held at the time of her death. Tributes have highlighted her mentorship of founders, her operational rigor, and her role in shaping the firm's platform function during a period of significant crypto market volatility.

The broader crypto venture community has expressed shock and grief, with several founders and investors noting her impact on early-stage fundraising processes. No formal obituary or family statement has been released as of this writing, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.