National Research Foundation Singapore

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is a government agency in Singapore, established in 2006 and operating under the Prime Minister's office. Its primary mission is to enhance Singapore's research and development (R&D) capabilities, promote innovation, and support the growth of technology-based enterprises. By setting national policies and strategies for R&D, the NRF aims to transform Singapore into a prominent hub for research and innovation, fostering a knowledge-driven economy. The agency is dedicated to nurturing research talent and funding strategic initiatives that bolster R&D capabilities. Through these efforts, the NRF seeks to ensure Singapore's competitiveness and create high-value jobs, contributing to the overall prosperity of its citizens.

Lu, Yoh-Chie

Director

30 past transactions

NSCC is managed Singapore’s first national petascale facility with available high performance computing (HPC) resources to support science.

WaveScan

Grant in 2024
WaveScan is a spin-off company from A*STAR that focuses on the research and development of innovative beamforming electromagnetics-based smart sensor systems and advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. With nearly a decade of experience in microwave and millimeter-wave wireless sensors, WaveScan specializes in high-resolution 4D sensing for non-destructive testing applications. The company offers an AI-enabled asset inspection solution tailored to the built environment sector, integrating smart sensor systems with autonomous vehicles and centralized analytics. WaveScan aims to enhance the predictive maintenance of infrastructure facilities, providing wireless sensor alternatives capable of penetrating various materials, including concrete and wooden panels. By promoting data-driven standardization in inspection processes, WaveScan envisions contributing to the creation of safer, more productive, and livable cities, and seeks global partners and early adopters to help transform current practices in infrastructure planning, construction, and management.

Techmetics Robotics

Convertible Note in 2017
Techmetics Robotics, a California based Mobile Robots manufacturer solving indoor material transportation problems in the healthcare industry. We eliminate runner jobs and improve productivity by automating the delivery needs in the hospitals. We are specialized in Autonomous mobile robots (10 models) for the healthcare industry (Medication, Food, Laundry, surgical tools, documents delivery and UV disinfection applications) and currently deploying robots in US Veteran and private hospitals. We are also federally listed suppliers for US healthcare (GSA, FSS listed). We have a very strong execution team and we own the IPs of all the products (platforms, 10 mobile robot products, elevator interfaces, software flow etc).

CLOP Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
CLOP Technologies are a Singapore-based company established to provide world-class compelling and affordable solutions to improve connectivity and quality of life for everyone. Gigabits wireless connectivity to allow better and timely services everywhere, for everyone.

Cloudaron

Seed Round in 2015
Cloudaron Group Bhd, based in Malaysia, specializes in providing cloud-based solutions across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia and Singapore. Established in 2013, the company offers a range of services such as information technology infrastructure, solution transformation, and infrastructure software. Its primary revenue source comes from the Digital Platforms segment, which encompasses proptech and cloudtech platforms, alongside AI solutions that aggregate various digital services. Additionally, Cloudaron serves educational institutions, government agencies, and enterprises, leveraging its unique hybrid virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and offline caching technology to deliver cost-effective virtual desktop services to a broad user base.

CreoPop

Seed Round in 2015
CreoPop is a consumer electronics company that features a device called 3D pen that enables its users to draw three-dimensional figures. Its device uses photopolymers that are solidified using LED diodes. CreoPop offers a range selection of inks such as elastic ink, glittering ink, and glow-in-the-dark ink. The company was founded in 2013a and headquartered in

Healint

Seed Round in 2015
Healint is a company focused on improving the lives of individuals suffering from migraine and other neurological conditions through the application of machine learning, sensor technologies, and deep analytics. The company has developed a remote monitoring platform that allows users to track and report their migraine experiences, providing valuable insights into medication satisfaction, dosing regimens, and new prescriptions. By utilizing artificial intelligence embedded in mobile devices, Healint enables users to analyze health data quickly, empowering them to make informed healthcare decisions. Additionally, Healint collaborates with health institutions on healthcare research, contributing to advancements in the field and aiming to shape the future of healthcare.

JOIE

Grant in 2014
JOIE is a mobile application launched in 2014 and based in Singapore that assists job seekers in locating part-time employment opportunities tailored to their interests. The platform offers a diverse range of job listings across various industries, allowing users to find suitable positions that fit their schedules. In addition to connecting users with potential employers, JOIE processes weekly salaries, providing an alternative source of income for individuals seeking flexible work arrangements.

BaseRide Technologies

Seed Round in 2014
BaseRide Technologies is a technology company based in Singapore that specializes in data analytics for the transportation and logistics sectors. Founded in 2014, the company has developed a cloud-based platform that integrates vehicle fleet data to optimize fleet movement. This platform enables real-time tracking of vehicles and provides engine statistics, depending on the type of tracker used. Businesses can access an online dashboard that offers an overview of their fleet's location and status at any time. BaseRide Technologies aims to enhance operational efficiency through advanced analytics and optimization tools tailored for the transportation industry.

Matchimi

Seed Round in 2014
Matchimi is a technology startup based in Singapore that focuses on connecting part-time job seekers with suitable employment opportunities. Launched in 2013, the company utilizes an algorithm to match job seekers with part-time positions based on their preferences and earnings potential. This platform aims to enhance the experience for both job seekers and employers in the casual labor market by optimizing the matching process to meet the needs of both parties effectively.
DoubleHelix offers practical solutions based on cutting edge scientific technologies to verify the accuracy of timber and timber product claims of species and origin. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Singapore, our customers include suppliers, buyers and retailers in over 20 countries worldwide across the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia. We partner with governments, foundations and scientific centres of excellence, working together to support the responsible and sustainable use of forest resources.

CatchThatBus

Venture Round in 2014
CatchThatBus is an online travel agent that focuses on bus-related travel in Southeast Asia, specifically in Malaysia and Singapore. It offers consumers a platform to browse and purchase tickets from a variety of trusted bus operators, covering over 500 destinations. The company has developed a mobile ticket booking application that simplifies the process of booking bus tickets, allowing users to connect with express bus operators and make reservations at their convenience.

GNosis Analytics

Seed Round in 2014
GNosis Analytics specializes in big data consultancy services aimed at helping businesses manage and analyze their data effectively. The company focuses on transforming complex data—whether structured, semi-structured, or unstructured—into actionable insights, empowering clients to become Fact-Based Enterprises. Through its proprietary solution, "The Big Box," GNosis simplifies the complexities of big data, enabling users to easily query and interpret their information. This process allows clients to correlate behaviors and actions across various data sources, such as click-streams, mobile applications, social networks, and internal databases. By providing a structured approach to developing big data systems, GNosis ensures that clients can implement appropriate technical architecture and align their projects with business objectives, ultimately facilitating faster, fact-based decision-making.

Structo

Seed Round in 2014
Structo is a digital manufacturing platform specializing in dental 3D printing services. The company has developed a range of application-specific 3D printing resins that complement its advanced hardware technology. By focusing on designing and implementing proprietary technology, Structo offers 3D printers that operate at higher speeds than traditional SLA printers. This innovative approach enables dental businesses to enhance their digital dentistry practices, achieving greater throughput and cost efficiency while maintaining high print quality.

Voyagin

Seed Round in 2014
Voyagin operates as an online marketplace focused on tours and activities across Asia, aiming to assist travelers in discovering and booking a diverse range of experiences. The platform offers more than 1,800 options, including tickets to museums, cultural activities, adventure experiences, romantic dinners, and the availability of private guides. Users can book experiences in advance or on-site through a mobile-optimized website, with services provided in English, Japanese, and Chinese. Voyagin emphasizes transparency in its pricing, offering great promotions without hidden costs, and aims to deliver seamless bookings along with efficient customer support.

Art of Click

Seed Round in 2013
Art of Click is a performance-based digital marketing company that operates primarily in the Asia Pacific region. It specializes in mobile advertising through its proprietary platform, which caters to brands, agencies, app developers, game creators, and content providers. The company focuses on performance-driven campaigns, employing various pricing models such as cost per acquisition (CPA), cost per download (CPD), cost per install (CPI), cost per lead (CPL), cost per registration (CPR), and cost per sale (CPS). By delivering targeted and effective mobile marketing solutions, Art of Click aims to enhance the advertising efforts of its clients in a competitive digital landscape.

Exborders

Funding Round in 2013
Exborders is an e-commerce platform designed to facilitate cross-border trade by offering a seamless international shopping experience. The company collaborates with prominent brands from the United States, Europe, China, and the UAE, providing a diverse range of products, including electronics, toys, beauty items, baby products, and fashion. By simplifying the complexities of global shopping, Exborders aims to deliver hassle-free services to customers around the world. Managed by a team with extensive expertise in e-commerce, logistics, finance, information technology, marketing, and customer service, Exborders is registered in Singapore and has established subsidiaries in the US, UAE, China, and India, ensuring a comprehensive global presence.

Inverted Edge

Series A in 2013
INVERTED EDGE is an online shopping platform for independent contemporary fashion designers. We place an emphasis on identifying internationally ready, high quality and globally relevant labels from Asia Pacific and beyond, complementing these collections with hand-picked vintage pieces and special collaboration capsules. We follow a rigid selection and sourcing process to curate collections and provide style insights that meet the needs of the woman who shops not by trends, but for her personal style. Under our corporate banner, The World of Edge, we also provide white label ecommerce solutions for other fashion brands, and for media partners who want to embed commerce into their content. SPH (Singapore Press Holdings) is a recent addition to our white label partner list.

Gimmie

Seed Round in 2013
Gimmie provides digital marketing tools to acquire, convert and retain more customers on web and mobile. For the past two years, customers on the platform include some of Asia’s largest telcos, media companies, retailers and brands. More info can be found at its homepage: www.gimmie.io Headquartered in Singapore, Gimmie is a start-up company founded in 2011 and is supported by a group of global investors including Tandem, National Research Foundation (NRF), Wavemaker Labs, Ideosource and IdeaRiverRun.

LCO-CREATION PTE.LTD.

Seed Round in 2012
#Our business was completely transferred and acquired by a publicly listed IT & Marketing company. [Business & Value] In-destination mobile and backend solution provider for enterprises. From mobile development and data analysis to monetization. We are a Singapore-based Mobile backend as a service (MBaaS) company offering mobile, geolocation, and Big Data analytics solutions to businesses across the APAC region, including tourism boards, financial institutions, airlines, and publishers. [Keyword] Enterprise, B2B, MBasS, Aggregated App, Big Data, Location-based technology, Offline map & Navigation, Personalization, Marketing, Machine learning, GPS, Travel [Locations] We operate in 4 locations: Singapore headquarters, Taiyuan/ China (Development), Ho Chi Minh/ Vietnam (Development), and Tokyo/ Japan.

Rainmaker Labs

Seed Round in 2012
Rainmaker Labs Pte Ltd is a venture capital-backed company based in Singapore, established in 2011, that specializes in the development of enterprise mobile applications. With a team of over 50 professionals, including developers and UI/UX designers, the company operates across the Asia Pacific region. Rainmaker Labs is recognized for its successful applications such as ShopGuru, StarHub Goru, CNQC HiLife, and RYDE. The firm focuses on providing advanced mobile cloud technologies, including mobility platforms, beacon management systems, and loyalty coupon solutions, aimed at enhancing mobile enterprises. It collaborates with renowned global partners such as Zebra, PayPal, IBM, Apple, StarHub, MasterCard, and Konica Minolta to deliver industry-specific mobile solutions.

LoveByte

Seed Round in 2012
LoveByte is a mobile application designed for couples, offering a private space for communication and the sharing of meaningful moments. The app facilitates intimate interactions between partners, allowing them to connect and reminisce about their shared experiences in a secure environment. By focusing on enhancing relationships through personalized features, LoveByte aims to foster deeper connections and help couples celebrate their unique journey together.

Sprooki

Seed Round in 2012
Sprooki is a Singapore-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in providing a white-label engagement and commerce platform designed for retailers, malls, and retail brands. The platform focuses on enhancing the shopping experience by utilizing location-based mobile engagement features, including personalized content, mobile vouchers, loyalty programs, product recommendations, and indoor messaging. By capturing dynamic customer data, Sprooki enables marketing and operations teams to effectively connect with and engage shoppers, streamlining the process of attracting and retaining today's connected consumers. The comprehensive suite of tools offered by Sprooki aims to minimize the time, effort, and investment required for retailers to engage their audience effectively.

Plunify

Seed Round in 2012
Plunify is an information technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2009, that specializes in a cloud-based platform for field-programmable gate array (FPGA) design. The platform allows engineers to optimize FPGA designs through machine learning, facilitating the offloading of complex chip design builds. By integrating chip design processes and enabling online compilation, optimization, and testing, Plunify supports the semiconductor industry in accelerating design workflows and enhancing overall efficiency.

Graymatics

Series A in 2011
Graymatics Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform for the automatic indexing, analysis, and classification of videos and images. This platform features a range of tools for search, curation, recommendation, and advertising, effectively organizing media data sourced from the internet, networked video systems, and proprietary media. Graymatics provides solutions applicable to various sectors, including security and surveillance, digital marketing, e-commerce, the Internet of Things, and telecommunications. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with research and development facilities located in Bengaluru, India, and Singapore. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Graymatics enables clients to extract valuable insights from existing CCTV infrastructure, presenting these insights through detailed dashboards.

ThoughtBuzz

Venture Round in 2011
ThoughtBuzz is a social media intelligence company based in Singapore, founded in April 2009. It specializes in monitoring and tracking online conversations, providing businesses with comprehensive analytics services that grant unlimited access to billions of social media interactions. The platform features automated sentiment analysis, geo-demographics, and the ability to identify key themes and topic intentions. ThoughtBuzz is designed for in-depth research and historical analysis, enabling companies to prepare insightful reports based on real-time data. Users can also customize their views by selecting relevant key performance indicators to monitor, making it a valuable tool for organizations seeking to enhance their social media strategies and understand audience engagement more effectively.

ConnectedHealth

Seed Round in 2011
ConnectedHealth is a digital health company which transforms the management of chronic diseases by: 1. Applying technology to clinical data in a way which enables physicians to track patient progress and intervene earlier and more effectively than ever before 2. Empowering patients to take charge of their condition through apps which guide and educate, ongoing monitoring by their physician and personalised health coaching to make behavioural change stick These innovations will significantly improve clinical outcomes and reduce cost of care by slowing disease progression and preventing complications Our flagship product SugoSure, launched in January 2022, is nn innovative, comprehensive and evidence-based system which transforms diabetes care SugoSure's digital health technology supports patients with type 2 diabetes and is delivered in partnership with SugoSure-affiliated doctors. SugoSure subscription also includes personal health coaching, resulting in a uniquely comprehensive approach which enables patients to achieve the best possible long-term outcomes for their diabetes. SugoSure has been developed over 4 years under the leadership of Dr Ronald Ling and sets the company's direction for future growth through innovative, scaleable digital health products which address signifcant unmet needs in chronic disease management.

iTwin

Series A in 2010
iTwin is a company based in Singapore that specializes in network privacy and security technology, primarily through the production of USB devices designed to facilitate secure data access. Founded in 2012 by Lux Anantharaman, iTwin's offerings include devices such as iTwin Remote File Access, which allows users to remotely access files and media from any online computer, and iTwin Secure Box, which secures files prior to cloud storage uploads. Additionally, iTwin Connect enables users to remotely access their personal computers and browse the internet privately without geographical restrictions. The company's technology allows users to transform their home or office computers into personal virtual private networks (VPNs), providing secure and unrestricted access to files, desktops, and other resources from anywhere. With a focus on ease of use and strong encryption, iTwin aims to enhance user privacy and security in digital communications.
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