1982 Ventures

1982 Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm based in Singapore, specializing in early-stage fintech investments across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2019 by Scott Krivokopich and Herston Powers, the firm focuses on seed-stage investments, particularly in fintech companies in Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Singapore. They are committed to fostering the growth of fintech infrastructure in one of the world's fastest-growing regions​​. 1982 Ventures boasts a diverse portfolio that includes companies like iPiD, Untukmu.AI, and Bluesheets. They are noted for their deep network and ability to provide valuable introductions to other investors, customers, and talent, significantly benefiting their portfolio companies. Their approach includes offering strategic support through their extensive experience in financial services and fintech​​. The firm is the most active fintech investor in Southeast Asia, aiming to fill a critical gap in the VC market by focusing on early-stage fintech companies. This focus is driven by the rapid economic growth, a large and growing middle-class population, and high rates of tech adoption in the region​​. 1982 Ventures also places a strong emphasis on building relationships and providing strategic value beyond capital, positioning themselves as a committed partner in the fintech ecosystem. They recently expanded their team with key hires to support strategic stakeholder relations and ecosystem development, underscoring their commitment to growing their impact throughout the region​.