Universal access to fundamental services across payments, communications, and digital identity

Hard Yaka is a strategic investment firm established in 2011 by Greg Kidd and later joined by Jun Hiraga that has funded over 250 companies with a focus on payments, digital identity, and banking, among other sectors. Our driving principle is the idea of 'fair access'—everyone deserves a seat at the table when it comes to their money, their credentials, and their communications.