Southeast Asia VC Funds

1337 Ventures is Malaysia's leading early-stage venture capital firm and startup accelerator, founded in 2012 by Bikesh Lakhmichand and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur at KL Trillion. A pioneer of design thinking strategy in Malaysia, the firm became the country's first Microsoft for Startups Champion Network. 1337 Ventures invests at pre-seed and seed stages across Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand, leading rounds with checks up to $1 million and deploying smaller accelerator capital from $2,000 to $50,000 through its flagship Alpha Startups Pre-Accelerator program, now in its 64th cohort. The firm has backed 64 portfolio companies across fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, agritech, and AI. Notable investments include Coins.ph, the leading Philippine crypto wallet acquired in a major exit; ParkEasy, acquired by Shell in June 2022; Cashku, which raised $10 million for digital financial planning; and Vircle, a neo-banking platform for children. Additional portfolio companies include BloomThis, Kakitangan, JomParking, and Arus Oil. The firm has recorded two acquisition exits, including one within one year of investment. 1337 Ventures brings capital alongside corporate innovation programming and the Leet Launchpad program, giving founders structured pathways to scale. Partners Bikesh Lakhmichand, Shireen Ng, and Sherman Chin work closely with founders across Southeast Asia, leveraging the firm's decade-plus network in the regional startup ecosystem.

1823 Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2015, focused on mentoring and incubating early-stage startups across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and China. The team combines entrepreneurial, finance, operating, and investment backgrounds, with a mission to identify and develop high-potential companies with innovative products that can fill meaningful market gaps. The firm invests at pre-seed and seed stages with checks up to $500,000, targeting software, big data, IoT, and proptech sectors. The firm's geographic reach spans Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Hong Kong, China, and Korea. Portfolio companies include Prello, a real estate services company; Calacarte; and Clinch, reflecting a focus on software and property technology. The firm's most recent tracked investment was in Prello in February 2022. 1823 Ventures emphasizes a mentorship-first approach alongside capital deployment, providing founders with hands-on operational guidance and investment experience. The firm believes innovation and technology can improve lives across the diverse and fast-growing markets of Southeast Asia, and it seeks founders whose products address genuine gaps in their local ecosystems. Its lean team and focused mandate allow for close engagement with each portfolio company through the critical early stages of growth.

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​.

30N Ventures is an emerging markets-focused venture capital firm founded in 2023 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with offices in Mexico City, Miami, and Paris. Named for the 30th parallel north latitude that delineates its investment universe, the firm closed a $50 million debut fund to back top-tier founders across fast-growing economies below that line. Managing Partners Tomas Denecken and Salvador Said, alongside Partner Paula Giraldo and Partner Daniel Kranzler, bring a combined 75 years of VC and PE experience. The founding team traces its origins to an impact investing firm backed by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. 30N leads rounds from late seed through Series B, deploying checks of $250,000 to $5 million with a sweet spot of $500,000 to $3 million. The firm invests in fintech, food technology, and retail including e-commerce, marketplaces, and logistics. Portfolio companies include FinMaq, Foodology, and Wild Foods. The firm is active across 15 countries spanning Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru), Africa (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco), and Southeast Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, India). 30N differentiates its model by operating a dedicated M&A function focused on exits and market consolidation — an approach that blends venture capital's entrepreneurial speed with private equity's liquidity discipline. The firm applies data-driven assessments to founder selection, backing entrepreneurs in markets where institutional capital and strategic exit support remain structurally underserved.

500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a prominent venture capital firm with a robust global presence and over $2.4 billion in assets under management. Since its inception in 2010, it has invested in more than 2,800 companies across 80+ countries. Some of its most notable investments include Credit Karma, Twilio, Canva, Grab, Bukalapak, The RealReal, Talkdesk, Udemy, and Ipsy​​. 500 Global's industry focus spans various sectors, with significant investments in consumer services, software-as-a-service (SaaS), fintech, and media​ (Proptech Zone)​. Its geographic focus is truly global, with operations in major innovation hubs such as Silicon Valley, New York, London, Singapore, and Mexico City, as well as emerging markets like Lagos, Jakarta, and Riyadh​​. The fund's strategy involves early-stage investments, providing seed capital along with comprehensive support through its Seed Accelerator Programs. These programs emphasize digital marketing, customer acquisition, lean startup methodologies, and fundraising strategies. 500 Global prefers to invest in companies with high growth potential and innovative business models​. Typically, 500 Global invests an average of $150,000 to $250,000 in initial seed rounds and often leads these rounds. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, leveraging its extensive network of mentors, industry experts, and alumni to support portfolio companies. Recently, 500 Global has been active in launching thematic funds targeting specific industries and regions, further expanding its investment reach​​. The leadership team includes Christine Tsai, the CEO and Founding Partner, who has steered the firm’s growth and global expansion. 500 Global's diverse team of over 100 members spans more than 30 countries, bringing a wealth of experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from leading tech companies​.

Aavishkaar Capital is a pioneering Indian impact investing firm founded in 2001, one of the first to apply a venture capital approach to early-growth enterprises in overlooked and challenging geographies across the Global South. Based in Mumbai and part of the broader Aavishkaar Group — which also includes microfinance institution Arohan, NBFC Ashv, advisory platform Intellecap, and the Aavishkaar Foundation — the firm manages $1.45 billion in AUM across eight funds. With over 80 portfolio companies and approximately 50 exits, Aavishkaar has built one of the most extensive impact investment track records in Asia. The firm leads rounds with checks of $5 million to $25 million at Series A through late stage, investing in three core sectors: financial inclusion, food and agriculture, and essential services. Its geographic mandate has expanded from India to include Emerging Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, backing companies that create livelihoods, reduce household vulnerabilities, and improve access to essential products and services while delivering commercial returns. Aavishkaar's 2016 organizational restructuring formalized the Aavishkaar Group structure, enabling each member institution to pursue its development mandate at scale while sharing research, networks, and operational infrastructure. The firm's quarter-century of investing in underserved markets has informed a rigorous due diligence process that evaluates both financial sustainability and measurable social impact — a dual mandate that has attracted institutional capital from development finance institutions and international impact investors.

Abies Ventures is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that specializes in deep tech investments, aiming to tackle global issues like environmental degradation and food shortages through science and advanced technologies. Established in 2017, the firm focuses on early-stage companies with innovative solutions in areas such as AI, robotics, quantum computing, and biotech. Their portfolio includes cutting-edge startups like Synspective, Telexistence, and Mighty Buildings, reflecting their commitment to building sustainable, tech-driven solutions. Abies Ventures leverages its strong global network, partnering with large corporations, research institutes, and government agencies to help startups scale internationally. The fund is led by experienced venture founders like Fuyuki Yamaguchi and Sota Nagano, who bring extensive expertise in venture investment and scaling companies across Japan and the U.S. Their investment strategy centers on fostering deep tech companies with high impact potential, particularly in areas where finance, technology, and market dynamics may not always align. Abies Ventures helps bridge these gaps by providing strategic advice and connecting startups with key players to enhance their growth trajectory​.

AC Ventures (ACV) is a prominent venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Since its formation in 2019, the firm has built a robust portfolio of over 120 startups, including notable names like Xendit, Carsome, and Ula. ACV's industry focus spans fintech, logistics, e-commerce, and consumer technology, with an emerging interest in climate tech. Geographically, ACV targets Indonesia and the broader Southeast Asian market. The firm’s investment strategy is early-stage centric, often being the first institutional investor in startups. They typically invest $2 million per company, reserving a significant portion for follow-on investments. ACV’s approach is deeply thematic and research-driven, focusing on scalable business models and market comparability to make quick, informed decisions. ACV’s team is led by experienced investors, including co-founders Michael Soerijadji and Adrian Li, and managing partner Helen Wong. The team is based primarily in Indonesia but also has offices in Singapore and Malaysia. Their leadership is known for its diversity, with 50% of senior roles filled by women. The fund is known for its hands-on value creation, providing startups with extensive support in business development, strategic partnerships, talent acquisition, and compliance. ACV’s recent Fund V, targeting $250 million, underscores its commitment to driving economic and societal impact through technology investments in the region​.

AccelerAsia Ventures is a Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017 as the investment arm of the broader AccelerAsia platform, which has operated since 2010. Led by CEO Joeri Gianotten, the firm invests at pre-seed and seed stages in B2B technology companies across Southeast Asia, with a launched fund corpus of S$2.5 million. The AccelerAsia platform has backed 65 companies across enterprise software, mobile, advertising technology, and fintech, providing early-stage capital and operational support to founders building enterprise-grade solutions. The firm focuses on SaaS, software, fintech, and marketing technology, reflecting the B2B orientation of its investment thesis. Southeast Asia's growing enterprise technology adoption curve and the region's large number of underserved small and medium businesses provide the structural backdrop for the firm's investment activity. AccelerAsia Ventures operates a dedicated two-person investment team within the broader 21-person AccelerAsia organization. AccelerAsia Ventures connects portfolio founders with the broader AccelerAsia network of operators, corporates, and technology partners across Southeast Asia. The firm's roots in accelerator programming give it structured access to early-stage company pipelines, enabling investment decisions at the pre-formation or idea stage before formal funding rounds are established. For B2B technology founders in the region seeking both capital and go-to-market support in enterprise sales, AccelerAsia Ventures offers a combination of investment and ecosystem connectivity suited to the early commercialization phase.

ADB Ventures is the venture capital arm of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), established in January 2020 as the ADB Ventures Financing Partnership Facility and headquartered in Metro Manila, Philippines. The firm pairs equity capital with ADB's deep regional insights and institutional networks to support early-stage companies with technology-enabled solutions that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals across Asia and the Pacific. ADB Ventures operates three principal funds: a Seed Fund of approximately 8 million euros, Investment Fund 1 of approximately $60 million (raised September 2020), and Investment Fund 2 of approximately 40 million euros. The firm invests up to $4 million in equity at pre-Series A to Series A stages, with seed capital also available for early-stage climate-focused companies. Sectors include clean energy and industry, sustainable mobility and supply chains, sustainable agriculture and food, circular economy and green materials, green finance, and inclusive communities. The portfolio spans over 60 companies operating in 18 or more developing markets, with notable investments including Skycatch and Fortuna. Co-investors include British International Investment and Alteria Capital. ADB Ventures' 17-year fund life in its flagship vehicle reflects a patient capital model appropriate for impact investing in markets where technology adoption and regulatory environments evolve on longer timescales than in developed markets. The firm's mission-driven mandate allows it to accept longer holding periods and take first-institutional-check risk in markets where commercial VCs typically will not deploy, making it a structurally important anchor investor in Asia-Pacific's emerging climate and fintech ecosystems.

Agaeti Venture Capital was a Jakarta-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018 by seasoned entrepreneurs and investors with deep Southeast Asia experience. In April 2020, Agaeti merged with Convergence Ventures to form AC Ventures (ACV), now one of Indonesia's leading venture platforms with $550 million or more in assets under management across five funds. The combined entity closed Fund V at $210 million in January 2024. Partners Adrian Li, Michael Soerijadji, Pandu Sjahrir (also a board member at Gojek and Indonesia chairman of Sea), and Helen Wong lead the firm from offices in Jakarta, Malaysia, and Singapore. Agaeti's original portfolio of 24 companies spanned Pre-Series A and Series A technology-enabled startups across Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with the firm leading rounds and deploying $500,000 to $10 million per investment. Focus sectors included fintech, e-commerce, health tech, MSME enablement, climate and sustainability, and consumer technology. Notable portfolio companies include PayFazz, Fore Coffee (which IPO'd on Indonesia's IDX in April 2025 at a $103 million market cap), Kargo Technologies, Waste4Change, Alami, MAKA Motors, and Koltiva. The firm has always positioned strategic value alongside capital — combining operating experience, industry knowledge, and deep local networks to help founders navigate Southeast Asia's complex, multi-market landscape. In 2025, AC Ventures expanded into growth equity while continuing its early-stage focus on emerging consumer brands, SaaS, AI, and climate technology.

AgFunder is a venture capital firm founded in 2013, with headquarters in Silicon Valley. The firm focuses on investing in transformative technologies within the food and agriculture sectors. Their investment strategy emphasizes bold and impactful innovations that address critical challenges such as climate change, population growth, and sustainability in food production. Notable investments in AgFunder's portfolio include companies like DeHaat, which is a farmers' business network for smallholder farmers, and MycoWorks, known for producing leather alternatives from mycelium. Other significant investments include Verdant Robotics, a robotics-as-a-service company specializing in agricultural spraying, and Wefarm, a peer-to-peer network for farmers in Eastern Africa. AgFunder's thematic investment approach targets high-impact areas such as indoor farming, precision agriculture, and alternative proteins. They leverage their extensive network of founders, operators, and investors to support their portfolio companies in scaling globally. The firm has raised multiple funds and invested in over 85 companies, making them one of the most active foodtech and agtech VCs worldwide. Their leadership team combines technological expertise with market knowledge, enabling them to support startups effectively from early stages through to larger growth phases. AgFunder’s mission is to drive radical transformation in the food and agriculture systems through advanced technologies​.

Agility Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Agility, a Kuwait-based global logistics company with $5.2 billion in revenue, more than 26,000 employees, and operations in over 100 countries. Operating from Kuwait City and Singapore, the firm partners with startups championing technologies that build faster, more secure, and more sustainable supply chains. Its 14-company portfolio includes one unicorn, three IPOs, and one acquisition, with investments spanning logistics, clean transport, alternative energy, e-commerce enablement, and supply chain digitisation across emerging markets. Agility Ventures deploys $3 million to $20 million per investment at seed, Series A, and Series B stages. Notable portfolio companies include Swvl (mass transit and shared mobility), Hyliion (clean energy generation, IPO), Shiprocket (Indian last-mile delivery and e-commerce order management), CargoX (road freight in Brazil), Loop Global (EV charging), and Volta Trucks. The firm's most distinctive asset is the access it provides to Agility's global commercial network: 60,000 or more customers, an established supplier base, and on-the-ground relationships across India, Brazil, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. For startups solving supply chain and logistics problems in these markets, that network represents a route-to-market advantage that capital alone cannot replicate. Agility Ventures participates as a minority investor, seeking companies where the parent company's operational scale can meaningfully accelerate commercial traction.

African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) is a prominent private equity firm that focuses on investing in critical infrastructure projects across Sub-Saharan and North Africa. Established in 2000, AIIM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Mutual Alternative Investments, one of Africa’s leading investment groups. The firm’s headquarters is in Cape Town, South Africa, with additional offices in Nigeria, Kenya, and Côte d'Ivoire, allowing it to have a deep understanding of the diverse African business environment. AIIM manages assets valued at approximately USD 2.8 billion and has a robust portfolio of over 74 infrastructure projects spanning various sectors, including energy, transport, telecommunications, and water. The firm’s investment philosophy is centered on long-term value creation, targeting projects that not only offer substantial financial returns but also contribute to the economic development and sustainability of the regions they serve. AIIM's track record includes managing several highly successful funds, such as the African Infrastructure Investment Fund (AIIF) series, which has been instrumental in financing large-scale infrastructure projects across the continent. These funds focus on sectors that are critical to Africa's growth, including renewable energy, where AIIM has made significant investments to help transition the continent to more sustainable energy sources. With a team of 44 investment professionals, AIIM brings extensive experience and sector-specific knowledge, ensuring that their investments are managed with the highest level of expertise. AIIM continues to play a vital role in driving Africa’s infrastructure development, helping to unlock economic potential and improve the quality of life for millions across the continent.

Alpha JWC Ventures is one of Southeast Asia's leading venture capital firms, based in Jakarta, Indonesia and founded in 2015 by co-founders and General Partners Jefrey Joe and Chandra Tjan. With $650 million in assets under management and more than 70 active portfolio companies, the firm is among the largest early-stage VCs in the region. Fund III, which closed at $433 million, was the largest VC fund for early-stage startups in Southeast Asia at the time of its closing. The firm also operates A-Ventures for growth-stage investments, giving it a multi-stage presence across the Indonesian and broader regional ecosystem. Alpha JWC leads seed, Series A, and Series B rounds, deploying $1 million to $30 million with an initial check range of $1 million to $5 million and a 3-to-5-year investment horizon. Focus sectors include fintech, consumer goods, food and beverage, healthcare, education, fashion, real estate, and transportation. At least 11 portfolio companies are approaching unicorn status. Notable investments include Kopi Kenangan (coffee chain), GudangAda (B2B marketplace), Lemonilo (consumer goods), and Funding Societies (SME digital financing). Institutional LPs span Asia, the US, and Europe. The firm delivers hands-on value creation to portfolio companies — building networks, supporting marketing and talent acquisition, navigating government relations, and developing strategic partnerships across Southeast Asia's complex multi-market environment. Alpha JWC takes a long-term perspective on company building, aligning its support with the conviction that Southeast Asia's expanding middle class and digital penetration create durable, generational opportunities for technology founders with regional ambition.

Amasia, founded in 2013 by Ramanan Raghavendran and John Kim, is a venture capital firm based in Singapore with additional offices in Burlingame, California. The firm focuses on investments that drive behavior change towards sustainability and climate solutions. Their portfolio includes notable companies like Xendit, Go1, and Dialpad, highlighting their commitment to impactful tech ventures. Amasia invests primarily in seed to Series B stages across diverse sectors such as financial services, environmental tech, media, and entertainment. They have a global reach, investing in the United States, Southeast Asia, India, Europe, and Latin America. The firm’s strategy emphasizes investing in founders with global ambitions and providing them with access to global markets, best practices, and knowledge. With an average of four new investments annually, Amasia is known for its selective and focused approach. Their recent investments include Clarity, which raised $9.6 million in a Series A round, and Joro, which secured $10 million in a Series A round co-led by Amasia and Sequoia. The firm also co-invests with major players like Y Combinator and Sequoia Capital. Key team members include Wee Peng Yeo (Partner and CFO), Molly Wood (Venture Partner), and Sungwoo Kim (Venture Partner), with expertise spanning various sectors and geographies. Startups seeking investment should emphasize their alignment with Amasia’s mission for a safer and more sustainable planet and can approach the firm through warm introductions and a clear demonstration of their global impact potential. Amasia’s approach is defined by depth, curiosity, and a strong focus on founder relationships, ensuring meaningful and impactful engagements with their portfolio companies.

ANOBAKA (formerly KLab Venture Partners) is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Hirokazu Nagano as the investment arm of Japanese online game developer KLab Inc. The firm subsequently rebranded and now operates independently, having separated from its corporate roots to focus exclusively on seed-stage internet and technology startups. A predecessor entity, KLab Ventures, was co-founded with SBI Holdings in 2011 and closed in January 2017. ANOBAKA is among Japan's most active seed investors, with 102 portfolio companies and 239 total investments including follow-on rounds. The firm leads rounds and invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, with average round sizes of $1.35 million at seed and $5.37 million at Series A. The portfolio spans software, SaaS, e-commerce, AI, gaming, and fintech, with investments extending beyond Japan into the United States and Southeast Asia. The firm has raised at least three funds, including ANOBAKA No. 3 Fund and the AI-focused ANOBAKA GAI No. 1. In 2025 alone the firm made 14 investments, with recent portfolio companies including Caper, CORE, prefabdeli.com, and Studio Yurigraph. Ten portfolio exits have been recorded, including fixU (September 2025) and MapleSystems, which was acquired by TWOSTONE&Sons in March 2024. ANOBAKA provides founders with hands-on operational support that extends well beyond capital. The team of six deploys in-house engineers for development consulting, assists with sales strategy, supports international marketing, and provides management guidance throughout the company-building process. This full-stack support model, combined with one of Japan's deepest seed-stage deal networks, positions the firm as a reliable first-check partner for technical founders across the Asia-Pacific region.

Anti Fund, launched in 2021 by Jake Paul and Geoffrey Woo, is a venture capital firm breaking from traditional norms. With a focus on frontier technologies like AI, machine learning, blockchain, and digital health, the fund is built around the philosophy that capital alone isn’t enough—attention and cultural impact are equally critical. Anti Fund's investments include standout startups like Alchemy, Manifold, Osmind, and Moonpay. Based in Miami, the firm targets early-stage ventures, investing between $100,000 and $1 million per deal. Anti Fund primarily backs bold founders who can command attention and challenge industry paradigms. The team uses AngelList’s Rolling Fund model, allowing LPs to subscribe quarterly. Backed by prominent investors such as Marc Andreessen and Chris Dixon, the fund has gained quick traction. The fund’s strategy is centered on reshaping the cultural landscape, blending capital with the founders' ability to create significant market demand. This unique approach reflects both Paul’s background in entertainment and Woo’s expertise in tech entrepreneurship.

Antler is a globally renowned early-stage venture capital firm known as the "day zero investor," backing founders from the inception of their startups. With over 850 investments in 20+ countries, Antler has notable portfolio companies like Airalo, a global eSIM provider, and has recently raised a $60 million MENAP fund to further support startups in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan region. Antler focuses on sectors including technology, fintech, and digital innovation, providing personalized coaching, co-founder matching, and follow-on funding. Key team members include Dr. Jonathan Doerr and Romain Assunção, leading regional activities from Riyadh and Duba

ANZi Ventures — now operating as 1835i — is the corporate venture capital and incubator arm of ANZ Group Holdings, one of Australia's four major banks. Founded in Melbourne in 2018, the unit was established as a standalone entity to accelerate ANZ's digital transformation and develop new financial propositions. The name 1835i honors the bank's nearly 200-year history, tracing to The Bank of Australasia established under Royal Charter in 1835. Managing Director Ron Spector leads the unit alongside three appointed partners drawn from ANZ and the broader startup community. With approximately $275 million deployed to date across 17 investments, the firm focuses on fintech, open banking, payments, and digital lending at Series A through growth stages, writing checks of $3 million to $50 million and leading rounds. Portfolio highlights include Airwallex — the foreign exchange unicorn — and Lendi Group, a digital home loan origination platform, alongside companies spanning cashback, data collaboration, loan marketplaces, and payment infrastructure. 1835i differentiates itself from generalist CVCs through its deep alignment with ANZ's commercial banking operations: portfolio companies gain access to the bank's customer base, financial infrastructure, and regulatory relationships across Australia and Southeast Asia. Rather than passive minority stakes, the firm pursues active engagement with founders to co-develop products and propositions that serve ANZ's millions of retail and business customers.

Apax Partners is a leading global private equity advisory firm with a focus on inspiring growth and transforming businesses. Founded nearly 50 years ago, Apax has raised and advised over 30 funds, managing more than $77 billion in aggregate capital. The firm primarily invests in four sectors: Tech, Services, Healthcare, and Internet/Consumer. Apax operates several strategic funds, including Apax Global Buyout, which focuses on transformative growth in key sectors, and Apax Digital Growth, aimed at accelerating tech companies. Additionally, Apax Global Impact targets companies that deliver tangible societal and environmental benefits, while Apax Mid-Market Israel leverages local expertise to support growth in Israeli businesses. The firm also has Apax Credit and Apax Listed Private Equity strategies to provide a flexible investment approach across the capital structure​. Notable investments include Auto Trader Group, GlobalLogic, and Cole Haan, among others. Apax leverages its deep sector expertise and global network to drive operational excellence and digital transformation within its portfolio companies. The firm’s extensive experience and strategic focus have made it a prominent player in private equity globally, with offices in major financial hubs including London, New York, Hong Kong, and Tel Aviv​.

Aqua-Spark, based in the Netherlands, is a global investment fund dedicated to sustainable aquaculture. Founded in 2013 by Mike Velings and Amy Novogratz, the fund aims to transform the aquaculture industry by promoting environmental and social sustainability alongside financial returns. Aqua-Spark's mission is to make the production of aquatic life such as fish, shellfish, and plants safe, accessible, and environmentally friendly. The fund manages around $450 million in assets and has invested in 24 companies across the aquaculture value chain, aiming to expand its portfolio to 50-60 companies. Some notable investments include eFishery, an Indonesian aquaculture tech startup, Calysta, a biotech company producing sustainable feed ingredients, and Wanda Fish, which is developing cultivated bluefin tuna. Aqua-Spark focuses on early-stage investments, typically at the Series A stage, and supports companies through to maturity. Their investments are chosen for their potential to generate significant environmental and social impacts while delivering solid financial returns. The fund has a diverse investor base of around 300 investors from over 25 countries.

Archangel Ventures is a Melbourne-based pre-seed and seed venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Ben Armstrong, Rayn Ong, and Quentin Wallace. The firm specializes in SaaS and information technology companies across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, writing initial checks of $20K to $500K at the earliest formation stages. Ben Armstrong, Managing Partner and 2025 Investor of the Year at the Governor of Victoria Startup Awards, brings 15 years of VC experience from Telstra Ventures and a prolific angel track record. Rayn Ong is recognized for 100-plus early-stage bets across the Australian technology ecosystem. Archangel has made 73 investments across SaaS, software, healthtech, and fintech, with two portfolio exits. Notable portfolio companies include Heidi, a medical AI company that raised a $65 million Series B, Atelier, a supply chain-as-a-service platform for health and beauty, and Pearler, an all-in-one personal finance application. The firm leads rounds and maintains active engagement with founders throughout the earliest years of company building. Archangel was built by operators for founders: the partners' collective 175-plus pre-seed deals reflect a philosophy of backing people before products, particularly in the Australian and Southeast Asian markets where early-stage capital has historically been thin. The firm's hands-on model is designed for the pre-seed stage specifically — when capital alone is insufficient and experienced operator judgment is the scarcest resource a founder can access.

Arrington XRP Capital is a dynamic cryptocurrency hedge fund, known for its strategic investments in blockchain technology and digital assets. Founded by Michael Arrington, the former TechCrunch founder, the fund has a significant footprint in the crypto space, backing notable startups such as Nexo, ThunderCore, and Algofi. Their investment portfolio spans various sectors including decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and blockchain infrastructure, with companies like Palm Tree Crew, Sipher, and Tinyman showcasing their diverse interests. Arrington XRP Capital primarily focuses on early-stage ventures and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), favoring innovative blockchain projects that demonstrate strong potential for growth. The fund operates globally, with no strict geographic limitations, allowing it to capture opportunities across different markets. The investment strategy is rigorous and thoughtful, typically participating in funding rounds with multiple investors to diversify risk. They prefer projects with robust technical foundations and visionary teams, aiming to support the long-term development of the blockchain ecosystem. The fund's typical check size varies, but they are known for leading rounds and providing substantial backing to promising startups​.

Asia Venture Group (AVG) is a Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based internet holding company and venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Tim Marbach and Kai Kux. With approximately $100 million in assets under management, AVG focuses on long-term value creation in Southeast Asian digital markets by launching and investing in scalable online business models. The firm is deliberately selective, taking hands-on operational roles rather than passive equity positions — functioning as an active company builder embedded in portfolio operations. AVG has made 35 investments primarily at pre-seed and seed stages across e-commerce, fintech, food and beverage, healthtech, and digital marketing. The portfolio includes one unicorn — Cars24 — alongside iMoney, TrustedCompany, KFit, HappyFresh, and Limitless Technology, with 16 portfolio acquisitions recorded. The firm leads rounds and writes checks of $500K to $5 million. Tim Marbach previously served as Executive Chairman of TrustedCompany; Kai Kux co-founded HappyFresh, giving the partners direct operating experience in portfolio-adjacent categories. AVG's company-builder model distinguishes it from financial-only venture investors in the region: the team combines international operational know-how with deep local market relationships and the ability to recruit and manage local management talent on behalf of portfolio companies. This hands-on approach is particularly valuable in Southeast Asia, where market dynamics vary significantly by country and local execution is often the decisive competitive factor.

Atlas Venture is a leading biotech venture capital firm focused on creating and building innovative life science companies. With over 30 years of experience, they have incubated over 70 startups and taken 40 companies public, including Intellia Therapeutics, Kymera Therapeutics, and Generation Bio. Atlas specializes in drug discovery and development, emphasizing areas like gene editing, oncology, and immunotherapy. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Atlas primarily targets U.S.-based startups but maintains a global vision, partnering with top scientific minds. They invest early, often leading seed and Series A rounds, with typical check sizes ranging from $5M to $20M. Atlas's approach is hands-on, actively incubating new ventures and co-founding companies with a strong operational focus. Key figures include Jean-François Formela, who has been instrumental in several high-profile exits and IPOs, and focuses on cutting-edge drug discovery technologies. Founders approaching Atlas should focus on breakthrough science with clear therapeutic applications, as the firm seeks to translate groundbreaking research into life-changing medicines.

Atlas Venture is a leading venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in biotechnology and life sciences. Founded in 1980 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Atlas Venture has built a robust portfolio by focusing on groundbreaking biotech innovations. The firm has raised multiple funds, including their most recent Fund XIII at $450 million, which emphasizes their commitment to fueling biotech startups from seed stage through to successful exits​. Notable investments in their portfolio include companies like Intellia Therapeutics, Kymera Therapeutics, and Ikena Oncology. These investments highlight Atlas Venture's dedication to developing therapies that address significant unmet medical needs, particularly in oncology and genetic disorders. Intellia Therapeutics, for instance, is renowned for its gene-editing technologies, while Kymera Therapeutics focuses on protein degradation to treat diseases. Atlas Venture has achieved numerous successful exits, such as the acquisitions of IFM Therapeutics by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Novartis, and the IPO of Generation Bio. These exits underscore the firm’s strategic capability in identifying and nurturing high-potential biotech startups to maturity. The firm is led by a team of experienced partners, including Jean-Francois Formela, Jason Rhodes, and David Grayzel, who bring a wealth of expertise in venture capital and life sciences. This team collaborates closely with entrepreneurs to provide not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support, leveraging their extensive network within the biotech industry. For startups aiming to partner with Atlas Venture, it is crucial to present innovative solutions with strong scientific foundations and clear pathways to address significant medical challenges. The firm values startups that demonstrate potential for substantial clinical impact and scalability within the healthcare sector.

AU21 Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in blockchain technology. Founded in 2017, AU21 Capital combines decades of executive and operational experience from industry leaders like Huobi and Galaxy Digital. The firm invests primarily in early-stage and seed investments, supporting companies that are pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology. AU21 Capital’s portfolio includes notable projects such as Axie Infinity, Injective, Marlin, Cere, Covalent, Casper Labs, Serum, Fantom, Harmony, Iotex, Coin98, Polkadot, and Star Atlas. The firm is known for its deep involvement in the development and growth of these companies, often collaborating with top exchanges and launchpads to bring innovative products to market. The leadership team at AU21 Capital leverages its extensive network and expertise to provide strategic guidance, business development, and market positioning for its portfolio companies. This hands-on approach ensures that the startups they back are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of the blockchain industry and achieve significant growth.

Aura Ventures is a Sydney, Australia-based venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Calvin Ng and Eric Chan as the venture capital division of Aura Group Funds Management. With over A$150 million in venture assets and A$307 million in total assets under management as of 2022, the firm backs the next generation of founders and tech-enabled startups across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Aura leads rounds and invests from pre-seed through Series A, with funding sizes ranging from $500,000 to $4 million. The firm has supported 25-plus companies and made 47 total investments, maintaining a regional presence in Sydney, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Notable portfolio companies include Shippit in logistics, Catapult in sports technology, and Gamurs in gaming media. Fund III is building a curated portfolio of approximately 25 innovative companies across AI, compliance technology, logistics, and adjacent sectors. Ng and Eric Chan founded Aura with a vision to build an APAC-focused investment and wealth management firm dedicated to empowering investors and entrepreneurs to build generational wealth. Aura Ventures is one of the few early-stage funds bridging the Australia-New Zealand market with Southeast Asian ecosystems, giving founders access to capital, networks, and operational support across multiple high-growth markets simultaneously. Its long track record in the APAC region and cross-border team infrastructure make it a recognized platform for founders targeting regional expansion.

B Capital Group, founded in 2015 by Eduardo Saverin, Raj Ganguly, and Howard Morgan, is a global multi-stage investment firm. The firm focuses on investing in technology, healthcare, and climate sectors, supporting companies from seed to late-stage growth. With $7+ billion in assets under management, B Capital operates out of eight global locations, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore, Beijing, and Hong Kong. B Capital's portfolio includes over 160 companies. Notable investments are in firms like Icertis, an AI-powered contract lifecycle management platform; Synack, a crowdsourced cybersecurity testing platform; and Khatabook, a digital bookkeeping solution for small businesses. These investments reflect B Capital's focus on transformative technologies that have the potential to reshape industries. The firm leverages its strategic partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to provide portfolio companies with expert advice, operational support, and strategic connections, helping them scale efficiently and effectively across global markets. B Capital's recent initiatives include the closure of their third growth fund series at $2.1 billion, emphasizing their commitment to supporting high-growth startups in the enterprise, fintech, and healthcare tech sectors. B Capital's investment approach is characterized by value-add investing, where they offer comprehensive support throughout the business development lifecycle. This includes advisory services on entering new markets, talent acquisition, and strategic business development, ensuring their portfolio companies achieve sustainable growth and success.

Bangkok Venture Club (BangkokVC), also known as Sasin Bangkok Venture Club, is Thailand's first accredited and largest active angel investment group, founded in 2014 in Bangkok. The club brings together highly successful investors, executives, and serial entrepreneurs from Thailand and Southeast Asia — members who are recognized as some of the region's most respected business leaders with deep expertise across finance, real estate, transportation, retail, food, energy, telecommunications, advertising, law, government policy, and media. The club identifies and supports seed and early-stage businesses through investment capital, experience, contacts, and mentorship. Typical investment rounds range from 100,000 to 3 million Thai baht — approximately $3,000 to $90,000 — made as preferred stock or convertible notes. The club has made 20 investments across fintech, e-commerce, health technology, AI, food, and mobility. Focus areas reflect Southeast Asia's fastest-growing consumer and B2B digital markets, and member-reported data indicates angel investments in Thailand grew 18% year-over-year. Bangkok Venture Club's principal value to founders extends beyond check size: members assist portfolio companies with business strategy, team building, and follow-on fundraising from a network that encompasses Thailand's largest concentration of VCs, corporate VCs, and ecosystem stakeholders. As the anchor angel investing institution in the Thai startup ecosystem, the club plays a structural role in connecting early-stage Thai founders with the capital, mentorship, and introductions needed to reach institutional funding rounds.

Beacon Venture Capital (Beacon VC) is a Bangkok-based corporate venture capital fund wholly owned by Kasikornbank PLC (KBANK), one of Thailand's leading commercial banks with the country's highest mobile banking penetration and largest SME customer base. Founded in 2016, Beacon VC manages a $255 million fund focused on early- to growth-stage startups across fintech, consumer internet, and enterprise technology in Southeast Asia. The firm also operates the Beacon Impact Fund, a $30 million vehicle investing in startups creating measurable positive impact aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Beacon VC leads rounds at Series A through later stages, targeting post-revenue companies with strong customer traction preparing to scale into mass markets. Notable portfolio companies include FlowAccount (accounting SaaS, Thailand), Jitta (investment analytics, Thailand), Nium (global payments infrastructure, Singapore), Aspire (business finance, Singapore), Cryptomind, and FWX. Across 30 investments, the firm has established one of the most active corporate venture programs in Southeast Asia. Beacon VC's competitive advantage lies in the commercial and distribution infrastructure of KBank itself. Portfolio companies benefit from direct access to the bank's retail and SME customer base, its digital banking platform, and its regional network across Thailand and neighboring markets. This institutional backing allows Beacon VC to offer portfolio companies strategic distribution partnerships that most financial investors cannot provide, making it a sought-after partner for fintech and enterprise technology startups targeting Southeast Asian growth.

BEENEXT, founded in 2015 by Teruhide Sato, is a venture capital firm based in Singapore that focuses on early-stage technology startups in India, Southeast Asia, Japan, and the USA. The firm invests across diverse sectors, including fintech, healthtech, foodtech, and proptech, aiming to support innovative companies that drive significant change. Notable investments include BharatPe, a leading fintech company in India; NoBroker, a proptech platform in India; Trusting Social, an AI-driven fintech firm; M2P, an open banking platform; and Coins.ph, a digital wallet in the Philippines. BEENEXT has made over 317 investments, and the firm is known for its hands-on approach, leveraging the extensive operational experience and global network of its founders to provide strategic support and mentorship to its portfolio companies. This approach has led to several successful exits, such as Dekoruma, an Indonesian e-commerce platform; Milkbasket, an Indian grocery delivery service; and Coins.ph, which was acquired. The firm operates with a philosophy centered on empowering founders and fostering innovation, with the goal of building scalable and sustainable businesses. BEENEXT is particularly focused on identifying startups that have the potential to make a substantial impact in their respective industries. The firm’s extensive network of advisors and partners further strengthens its ability to support portfolio companies through various stages of growth, from initial funding rounds to scaling and eventual exit strategies.

Big Idea Ventures, founded in 2018, is a leading venture capital firm focusing on the alternative protein and food technology sectors. With over 110 early-stage investments, they have become the most active investor in FoodTech globally. The firm operates through its New Protein Fund and Generation Food Rural Partners fund, supporting innovative companies in plant-based, cell-based, and fermentation-enabled food technologies. Notable investments include companies like Naturannova, which creates sustainable peptide-based flavors using AI, and SoundEats, a cultivated seafood pioneer. Other standout portfolio companies are New Wave Biotech, which develops bioprocess optimization software, and Loki Foods, which produces plant-based seafood using renewable energy in Iceland. Big Idea Ventures runs bi-annual accelerator programs in New York, Paris, and Singapore, providing selected companies with a $200,000 investment and access to an extensive network of partners and investors. This hands-on support helps startups navigate product development, scaling, and market entry. Led by founder Andrew D. Ive, Big Idea Ventures collaborates with strategic partners like Temasek Holdings, Tyson Ventures, and Givaudan, aiming to drive significant advancements in food security and sustainability.

Bits x Bites is a Shanghai-based venture capital firm and China’s first dedicated agrifood tech investor. Founded in 2016 by Matilda Ho, the firm focuses on early-stage startups tackling the most critical challenges in the food system, including food security, safety, and sustainability. Their investments span the entire food supply chain, from farm innovations to novel food production technologies, helping to revolutionize agriculture in China and beyond. Bits x Bites manages over $100 million across its funds, with a strong emphasis on scalable technologies that can make a measurable impact on food production and environmental sustainability. Their portfolio includes companies like EAVision, which specializes in autonomous drones for complex farming terrains, and Mojia Bio, a biomanufacturing startup that produces eco-friendly nutrients for the food industry. These investments reflect the firm’s commitment to advancing solutions in precision agriculture, alternative proteins, and biomanufacturing. With a global outlook, Bits x Bites evaluates around 1,200 startups annually, targeting companies with technologies that can be applied in China. They support their portfolio companies through partnerships with industry leaders such as Syngenta and Temasek, offering access to valuable resources and markets. The firm’s multidisciplinary team of experts provides hands-on guidance to help startups scale and commercialize their innovations in the Chinese market, shaping the future of food technology in the region​.

Blueprint Ventures is a Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2023 by Huiting Koh, focused on consumer and consumer-tech businesses serving Southeast Asia's next generation of buyers — Millennials, Gen Zs, and Gen Alphas. The firm operates across the female and youth economies of the region, investing at pre-seed through pre-Series A, with typical checks between $100,000 and $500,000. Blueprint leads rounds and has made 8 investments since deploying capital in January 2024. The firm backs brands building brand as a competitive moat rather than relying on performance marketing alone. Portfolio companies include AYA (sparkling turmeric drink, Singapore and Thailand), RecRec (Vietnamese cricket-protein food), Ice Cream & Cookie Company (Singapore's leading ice cream retail chain), Dew It Skin (SPF-first colour skincare), Bom Bom, and SkinSeoul. The team of nine — 75% female — includes operators who have built consumer businesses across Southeast Asia and the United States. Founding Managing Partner Huiting Koh brings 14-plus years of experience building consumer brands and investing, with a Stanford GSB background and a degree from Amherst College. Partner Adrian Ho is an ex-founder of two consumer businesses with a Masters in Finance from London Business School. Blueprint's thesis is that generation-defining consumer brands in Southeast Asia are still at an early stage of formation, and capital paired with genuine operator knowledge can create lasting competitive advantages.

BOD Tech Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Mike Than Tun Win, with operations spanning Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Singapore. The firm is an active cross-border investor focused on tech-enabled businesses in frontier Southeast Asian markets — specifically Vietnam, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Cambodia — targeting sectors including fintech, logistics, travel, education, micro-retail, and omnichannel e-commerce. BOD Tech has made 24 investments and recorded two exits through the acquisitions of Daung Capital and Switch. The portfolio spans seed and Series A stages, with average round sizes of approximately $375,000 at Series A and $575,000 at seed. Notable portfolio companies include FlyMya (Myanmar's top online travel agency), MMBUSTICKET (Myanmar's leading bus ticketing platform), ThitsaWorks (fintech), SciFlow, Kludio, and Abhi (consumer finance, most recent investment in January 2025). The team of five partners operates across Singapore and the United States. BOD Tech's investment thesis is rooted in the belief that frontier market consumers — underserved by legacy financial and logistics infrastructure — represent a durable, long-term opportunity for tech-first solutions. The firm draws on deep regional relationships and cross-border expertise to help portfolio founders navigate regulatory complexity and rapidly grow distribution across markets that larger investors have historically overlooked.

Borderless Capital is a pioneering venture capital firm focused on the Web3 and blockchain space, particularly leveraging the Algorand ecosystem. Founded in 2018 by Arul Murugan and David García, Borderless Capital operates primarily out of Miami, with a strong emphasis on fostering innovation within decentralized finance (DeFi) and decentralized infrastructure (DePIN) projects. The firm’s portfolio boasts investments in notable startups such as BlockDaemon, Six Clovers, and Osprey Funds. It also actively supports projects like Peaq, Cudos, and Livepeer, which are revolutionizing areas such as transaction infrastructure and decentralized live streaming. Borderless Capital targets investments globally but has a pronounced focus on the U.S. and Europe. Their investment strategy is geared towards early-stage companies building on Algorand and other blockchain technologies. They lead rounds and typically provide substantial follow-on funding, showcasing their commitment to long-term growth. With a robust team that includes industry veterans like Brian Prilick and Sean Carey, Borderless Capital combines extensive experience in digital entrepreneurship and blockchain technology. The team’s expertise spans investment banking, technological innovation, and market research, making them well-equipped to identify and nurture high-potential startups.

BRI Ventures (BVI) is the corporate venture capital arm of Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Indonesia's largest bank and the country's leading institution focused on micro and SME finance. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Jakarta, BVI launched Sembrani Nusantara — Indonesia's first venture fund licensed and regulated by the OJK financial services authority. The firm has made 36 investments producing two unicorns, one IPO, and two acquisitions. BVI leads rounds across seed, Series A, and Series B, with check sizes scaling from $1 million at seed to more than $25 million at later stages. Unicorn portfolio companies include Xendit (payment infrastructure) and Bukalapak (e-commerce marketplace). The investment focus began in fintech before expanding to agriculture, healthcare, retail, logistics, and supply chain. The team of 46 includes two partners, six principals, and functional leads across investment, legal, and finance. Leadership includes founding CEO Nicko Widjaja, formerly of MDI Ventures, and Director of Investment Markus Liman Rahardja. BRI Ventures draws on Bank Rakyat Indonesia's unmatched distribution — spanning tens of millions of micro-enterprise customers across the archipelago — to provide portfolio companies with data, distribution, and institutional validation that private investors cannot replicate. The fund's strategic mandate is to accelerate Indonesia's digital economy, particularly for underserved segments that fall outside the reach of traditional banking.

Btomorrow Ventures (BTV) is the corporate venture capital arm of British American Tobacco, established in 2020 and headquartered in London. BTV focuses on building transformative and innovative businesses across sectors such as consumer brands, digital transformation, new technologies, and future sciences, with a strong emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. BTV has made notable investments in startups like FlexSea, a UK-based company pioneering sustainable, seaweed-derived bioplastics, and Open Book Extracts, a cannabinoid innovation house in North Carolina. Their portfolio includes diverse companies such as Awake Chocolate in Canada, offering functional caffeinated chocolates, and Hesperos in Florida, known for their Human-on-a-Chip® technology​. The firm typically participates in early to growth-stage funding, with an average check size of $1 million. BTV is known for leading investment rounds and has a keen interest in companies that align with their sustainability and innovation goals. They actively collaborate with their portfolio companies through initiatives like Btomorrow Labs, providing strategic support and global distribution channels. Led by Managing Director Juan Palacios, the BTV team operates primarily from London, offering a blend of financial investment and strategic partnerships to accelerate the growth of ambitious founders and their disruptive technologies.

C Ventures — now rebranded as C Capital — is a Hong Kong-based private markets platform founded in 2017 by Adrian Cheng, executive vice chairman of New World Development Group, one of Hong Kong's largest real estate and retail conglomerates. The firm manages over $900 million in assets and has invested in more than 60 companies targeting millennial and Gen Z-focused brands, technology, and services across Asia Pacific. C Capital deploys $3 million to $50 million per investment at Series A through Series C-plus stages. The portfolio includes Shein (ultra-fast fashion, one of the world's most valuable private companies), NIO and XPeng (electric vehicles), SenseTime (AI platform), Casetify (tech accessories), Lalamove (logistics), and Fiture (connected fitness mirrors). Investment focus spans fashion and apparel, AI, consumer goods and electronics, e-commerce, media, and transportation. In September 2022, the firm formally rebranded from C Ventures to C Capital and established new vehicles for crypto and private equity. C Capital's strategic edge lies in its access to New World Development's extensive network across Chinese consumers, retail infrastructure, and corporate relationships — advantages that give investee companies pathways into the Chinese market that are structurally difficult for independent funds to replicate. In 2024, Adrian Cheng announced plans to list C Capital on the Swiss Stock Exchange through a merger with Youngtimers AG.

C2 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2014 by Chris Cunningham and Matt Olivo. The firm focuses on investing in companies developing enterprise software and robotics solutions for legacy industries. Their goal is to provide these companies with the necessary capital and strategic support to improve productivity, capital efficiency, and profit margins. Additionally, C2 Ventures has a strong interest in clean-tech and sustainability solutions. C2 Ventures has raised several funds, including C2V Capital Partners I and II, and the Tributary Fund, which targets pre-seed investments. They provide a hands-on approach, assisting portfolio companies with revenue growth, market traction, cash management, and strategic pivots or exits. The firm emphasizes building strong relationships with founders and leveraging the expertise of their extensive network of successful entrepreneurs and tech executives. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of companies such as Paladin, Driver Technologies, OmniX Labs, and Argyle. The team at C2 Ventures brings extensive experience in asset management, startup growth, and operational expertise, ensuring their portfolio companies receive comprehensive support to achieve success.

Cadenza Ventures, established in 2018 and headquartered in New York with a presence in San Francisco, is a venture capital firm focusing on transformative technologies in fintech, blockchain, AI, cybersecurity, and data infrastructure. The firm is led by co-founders Kumar Dandapani and Max Shapiro, who bring extensive experience from roles in data science, trading, and private equity. Cadenza’s portfolio features significant investments in high-growth startups like FalconX, BlockFi, CoinDCX, and Blockfolio. Their investment strategy includes targeting early-stage companies, particularly those innovating in decentralized finance and digital assets. Recent investments include Validation Cloud, Moon Mortgage, and Unstoppable Finance​. The firm operates with a strong global focus, investing in emerging markets and supporting ventures that revolutionize financial services. Cadenza is known for its thorough due diligence process, often engaging with potential investments for extended periods before committing. Their hands-on approach includes strategic support in areas such as market entry, scaling operations, and subsequent funding rounds. Cadenza’s team of technologists and investment professionals has a track record of generating outsized returns, leveraging their deep industry expertise to drive portfolio success. Startups looking to engage with Cadenza should be prepared to demonstrate significant innovation potential and alignment with Cadenza's vision for transformative impact in the tech sector​.

Calibre Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2018, backed by first-generation entrepreneurs who have built and scaled businesses across Asia. The firm invests from post-seed through Series B in enterprise technology startups seeking institutional capital to accelerate growth, typically deploying $1 million to $5 million per investment. Calibre focuses on software, SaaS, AI, and e-commerce technology across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Portfolio investments include Intelligence Node (retail analytics platform), Servicefriend (AI chatbot platform for customer service), and Deelish Brands (food and beverage). The firm has made three recorded investments as of the available data. Calibre Ventures operates in the market gap between angel and large institutional capital — targeting enterprise technology founders who have achieved initial commercial validation and require a structured institutional partner capable of supporting both the financing round and the organizational development required to scale. The founding team's operator background informs a hands-on approach that prioritizes practical commercial guidance over purely financial oversight.

Cardinia Ventures is a Sydney-based venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Edward Hooper, who serves as Managing Partner. The firm backs ambitious technology founders across Australia, the United States, and Southeast Asia, investing in software and hardware companies from Pre-seed through Series A. With a focused team of four and co-investors including Picus Capital, Blackbird Ventures, Basis Set Ventures, and Asymmetric, Cardinia operates at the early end of the capital stack where operational support matters most. The firm typically deploys checks of $100,000 to $1 million across 18 portfolio companies in SaaS, software, hardware and robotics, data analytics, and advertising technology. The portfolio includes one unicorn — Chronosphere, a monitoring platform valued at $1.6 billion. Other notable investments include NextRoll/AdRoll, Edrolo, Alariss Global, Select Star, TRIBE, and Spice AI. The most recent acquisition exit was Nura, an audio technology company acquired by Masimo in April 2023. Cardinia Ventures provides hands-on support that extends into accounting, financial planning and analysis, and ongoing financial performance review — going considerably deeper than a typical early-stage check. Hooper's model reflects the conviction that founders in Australia and Southeast Asia benefit from an investor who understands both the local ecosystem dynamics and the operational challenges of building globally from a regional starting point. That combination of presence and practical expertise defines the Cardinia partnership.

Centicorn Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2018, operating on the FEBE model — For Entrepreneurs, By Entrepreneurs. The firm was established by entrepreneurs and senior executives to provide seed and early-stage growth capital to founders across the Asia-Pacific region. Sector-agnostic in approach, Centicorn has particular interest in information technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer products and services. The firm invests primarily at the Seed stage with potential follow-on at Series A, writing checks of $100,000 to $1 million. Across 12 portfolio investments, the firm covers software applications, healthtech, and consumer goods. Investment committees are composed of top industry practitioners from each relevant sector, who both evaluate deal quality and add hands-on value to portfolio companies post-investment — a structure designed to blend institutional rigor with operator insight. Centicorn Ventures maintains a relatively low public profile for a Singapore-based venture firm, with limited published detail about specific portfolio companies, total fund size, and team composition beyond its FEBE model and sector interests. The firm focuses on the broader Asia-Pacific market from its Singapore base, targeting the region's growing cohort of ambitious technology founders who benefit from investors with direct operating experience in their respective industries.

Cento Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2011, specializing in early-stage startups across Southeast Asia's emerging digital markets. With approximately $45 million in assets under management, the firm focuses on markets it considers under-invested relative to their digital potential: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. A team of 15 — including four partners — evaluates opportunities across digital financial services, software, e-commerce, and food technology. Cento leads rounds at the Seed and Series A stages, committing an average of $1 million initially with up to $4 million over the lifetime of each investment across 27 portfolio companies. The firm has a particular interest in digital financial services, including credit, settlements, and insurance. Notable exits demonstrate the quality of the portfolio: 2C2P, a major payments infrastructure company, was acquired by Ant Financial; Coda Payments received a strategic investment from Apis Partners; FoodRunner was acquired by FoodPanda/DeliveryHero; and Kaidee was acquired by OLX Middle East. The most recent investment was in FeedMe in September 2025. Cento's investment philosophy is grounded in regional specificity — the conviction that Southeast Asia's digital economy cannot be evaluated through the lens of Silicon Valley or even India. The firm partners with founders building technology solutions calibrated to local market demands, offering capital and regional network access to help companies scale operations across the five core Southeast Asian markets where Cento has invested since its founding.

CerraCap Ventures, based in Costa Mesa, California, is a global venture capital firm focused on early-stage B2B technology companies. Their key sectors are health tech, enterprise AI, and cybersecurity. Using their unique Sales & Scale™ model, they guide startups through an industrialized process designed to accelerate sales, scale product development, and facilitate successful exits. CerraCap leverages an extensive network of Fortune 500 CXOs to secure early proofs of concept and streamline product adoption. Their investment strategy is geared toward companies that solve real-world problems in healthcare and digital security, with a focus on chronic disease management and securing digital environments. Some notable portfolio companies include Deep Instinct and Dathena, specializing in cybersecurity through AI-driven solutions. CerraCap often leads rounds and provides hands-on support to help startups achieve growth, reduce sales cycles, and gain traction with key customers. The team, led by co-founders Saurabh Ranjan and Saurabh Suri, draws on years of industry expertise to mentor and position companies for success in global markets​.

Circulate Capital is a leading investment management firm focused on the circular economy, particularly in high-growth markets across South and Southeast Asia. Established to address the global plastic waste crisis, the firm invests in companies that are transforming waste management and recycling supply chains. Their flagship fund, the Circulate Capital Ocean Fund (CCOF), launched with backing from major global corporations such as PepsiCo, Unilever, and Coca-Cola, targets innovations that reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability. Circulate Capital operates through two main strategies: Circulate Capital Recycling Supply Chains, which scales effective recycling and waste management solutions, and Circulate Capital Disrupt, which focuses on disruptive innovations like reusable materials and alternative delivery models. The firm’s investments have supported companies like India’s Recykal and Indonesia’s Tridi Oasis, helping them grow from local startups into significant players in their respective markets. Additionally, Circulate Capital is committed to gender-smart investing, aiming to empower women across the waste management and recycling value chains. Their approach has been recognized by the 2X Challenge, highlighting their efforts to promote gender equality while driving impactful environmental change. With these initiatives, Circulate Capital not only aims to generate competitive financial returns but also to create positive environmental and social impact, setting new standards for sustainability-focused investments.

CMS Holdings, headquartered in New York City, is a premier venture capital firm specializing in the dynamic crypto-asset ecosystem. Founded in 2019, CMS Holdings invests in both liquid and illiquid crypto tokens and holds equity in innovative blockchain companies. Notable investments include Solana and Avalanche, reflecting their focus on high-potential blockchain technologies. Co-founder Dan Matuszewski, a former executive at Circle, brings extensive expertise in digital asset trading. CMS Holdings typically leads funding rounds with check sizes ranging from $500k to $10 million. Their strategy emphasizes careful market entry and a long-term view to maximize gains. The firm is particularly active in the U.S. market but maintains a global investment scope. They focus on cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and blockchain infrastructure. Startups seeking investment are encouraged to approach CMS Holdings with clear and concise pitches that align with their core areas of expertise. The firm values strong, innovative business models that demonstrate potential for significant impact within the crypto ecosystem. With a team well-versed in the intricacies of digital assets, CMS Holdings continues to be a formidable player, adeptly navigating the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investments.