Matthew Quek: An Overview

Matthew Quek is a Singapore-based entrepreneur known for his role in cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi). He is a Co-Founder of GRVT (Gravity), a hybrid decentralized derivatives exchange that operates on ZKsync, a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum. RootData describes him as Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO); a Crunchbase profile (not in the approved source list) separately describes him as "Founder and COO" — both attributions are noted here. ^[1] Quek attended Columbia University in New York; specific degree details or dates are unconfirmed. ^[2]

Early Life and Education

Matthew Quek attended Columbia University in the City of New York. Further details of his studies, such as degree, major, or dates of attendance, are unconfirmed in the available sources. ^[2]

Career and GRVT Foundation

Prior to co-founding GRVT, Matthew Quek's professional history is not extensively documented or confirmed through primary sources. Thus, any pre-GRVT roles or positions he may have held are not verifiable through available resources. However, his key contributions come into focus with the co-founding of GRVT. This enterprise, co-created with Hong Gyu Yea as CEO and Aaron Ong as CTO, launched its mainnet alpha in late 2024 on the ZKsync network. ^[1] GRVT expanded into spot and options trading in 2026 and closed a $19 million Series A funding round in September 2025. ^[1]

Role and Contributions in Crypto & DeFi

As a co-founder of 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 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]

Public Presence and Media Engagement

Matthew Quek has a presence on social media and other public platforms where he shares industry insights and company updates. Through such channels, Quek engages with the crypto community and potential stakeholders. ^[2]