Coent Venture Partners

Coent Venture Partners is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm specializes in providing seed and venture-stage funding to startups across Southeast Asia, with a strong focus on innovative technology-driven sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analytics. Coent actively supports its portfolio companies by offering mentorship, business development resources, and access to its extensive network, helping startups scale across global markets. Coent has invested in a wide array of industries, backing companies like GoGoVan, the first unicorn startup in Hong Kong, and Prenetics, a leader in health tech. The firm's investments span various sectors including biotech, e-commerce, and on-demand services, aiming to foster innovation and growth in the region. Led by experienced founders like Hideki Fujita, formerly of JAFCO and GREE, and Shuhei Morofuji, Coent emphasizes not only financial backing but also providing strategic guidance and management support to its portfolio companies. The firm operates across several countries, including Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, enabling broad regional impact.