SEGNEL Ventures

Segnel Ventures, established in 2015 and based in Singapore, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in companies within the mobile software applications, media, e-commerce, and retail sectors across South Asia and Southeast Asia. The firm aims to support entrepreneurs by providing not only financial backing but also management assistance, business development opportunities, and access to a wide network. Through its investments, Segnel Ventures seeks to foster growth and innovation in the regions it serves.

Hideki Fujita

Founder and CEO

11 past transactions

Parentune

Series A in 2017
Parentune is an online community platform dedicated to empowering parents in their child-rearing journey. Founded by Nitin Pandey, the platform aims to enhance the quality of child development by offering parents real-time, trusted advice and solutions. Parentune serves as a comprehensive resource, providing relevant insights, blogs, and practical tips tailored to various age groups of children. Additionally, it features a 24/7 helpline, making it a unique global support system for parents seeking guidance and information to address their concerns effectively.

Pramp

Seed Round in 2016
Pramp, Inc. is an online platform founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, that allows software engineers and developers to practice for technical interviews. The platform operates as a peer-to-peer community, pairing users for live coding interview practice based on their backgrounds, availability, and specific needs. Pramp automates the scheduling and matching process, providing integrated HD video chat and a real-time collaborative code editor. Users benefit from detailed feedback from their peers, making it an effective resource for preparing for coding interviews. The service is offered at no cost, facilitating access for those looking to enhance their technical interview skills.

Spot News

Venture Round in 2015
Spot News is a developer of a mobile application focused on delivering localized news to users in culturally diverse South East Asia. The application curates news across various categories, including world news, politics, and technology, and is available in multiple languages such as Malay, Chinese, and English. This approach not only facilitates access to relevant news but also fosters conversations among users, whether in social settings or casual environments. Spot News aims to create a reliable "front page" for each country, catering to the unique cultural and linguistic needs of its audience.

SaltyCustoms

Seed Round in 2015
SaltyCustoms operates an e-commerce platform that specializes in customized t-shirts and apparel. The company enables businesses and individuals to create personalized designs through an online tool, accessible from any device. This platform allows clients to select, edit, and customize their t-shirts, empowering them to express their identity and messages effectively. SaltyCustoms is dedicated to helping people tell their stories and share their experiences through high-quality, retail-worthy custom apparel.

Favful

Seed Round in 2015
Favful operates a beauty social commerce platform that aims to empower consumers in making informed purchasing decisions regarding beauty and wellness products. The platform provides a comprehensive range of beauty products along with detailed information, reviews, and ratings, allowing users to understand the options available in the market. Favful's mission is to facilitate a seamless and engaging shopping experience, ensuring that everyone can live beautifully, both inside and out.

Pokkt

Series B in 2015
Pokkt is a mobile video advertising platform that assists application developers and publishers in monetizing their digital content. The company offers an alternative mobile payment solution that enables users to make purchases through various monetization tools, such as watching videos, subscribing to services, installing applications, and participating in surveys. By leveraging an advertiser-funded model, Pokkt helps digital content owners convert non-paying users into paying customers, thereby enhancing their revenue potential. This approach connects clients with the appropriate audiences, facilitating a more effective advertising experience.

Tapway

Seed Round in 2015
Tapway Sdn. Bhd., established in 2014 and based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, specializes in artificial intelligence solutions tailored for brick-and-mortar businesses. The company offers a suite of products designed to enhance customer engagement and optimize operations. Key offerings include PeopleTrack, which analyzes customer patterns; FaceTrack, a tool for face recognition and emotion analysis; VehicleTrack, focusing on vehicle recognition and flow; AssetTrack, which monitors asset location and health; and SmartEngage, a platform for improving customer interactions. By leveraging big data analytics and the Internet of Things, Tapway aims to empower retailers and malls to gain insights into shopper behavior, improve in-store experiences, and ultimately drive business growth.

Coderstrust

Venture Round in 2015
Coderstrust was founded in 2014 with the aim of providing affordable, mentored, online education for all. Since 2014, we have trained over 12,000 students worldwide. Coderstrust is a social enterprise that enables the achievement of the UNSDG's by providing accessible and affordable digital skills education enhanced by online mentorship. We aim to be the number one provider of mentored digital skills education globally.

Watch Over Me

Seed Round in 2015
Watch Over Me is a personal safety application that transforms smartphones into effective safety devices. Designed for various situations such as running, walking alone, or meeting new people, the app utilizes GPS to monitor users' journeys. If a user fails to check in safely upon completion of their activity, Watch Over Me promptly alerts their emergency contacts with their location. The application also notifies users upon entering areas flagged as high crime, enhancing their situational awareness. By collecting millions of data points from official sources and crowdsourced reports, Watch Over Me provides valuable insights into potentially dangerous locations. With a user base of over 140,000 and availability in more than 100 countries, the app offers a proactive approach to personal safety, distinguishing itself from traditional panic-button solutions by combining multiple safety features into one comprehensive tool.

KFit

Seed Round in 2015
KFit Holdings Pte Ltd operates an online platform and mobile application that allows users to discover, plan, and book a range of fitness, beauty, and wellness activities at various participating outlets in cities such as Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The company offers a monthly membership known as the KFit Fitness Pass, which permits members to access up to ten fitness classes and activities each month for a fixed fee. By partnering with studios, gyms, spas, and salons, KFit provides a flexible solution for individuals seeking diverse workout options and wellness services. Established in 2012, KFit is headquartered in Singapore and aims to enhance the fitness experience by providing easy access to a variety of activities tailored to members' preferences.

CallFixie

Seed Round in 2015
CallFixie is an online platform that connects customers with a network of qualified tradespeople across Australia. This free service allows users to post jobs without incurring sign-up or subscription fees, making it accessible for anyone in need of home repair and maintenance services. Customers can easily find and receive quotes from a wide range of trades, referred to as "Fixies," through a user-friendly website and mobile applications. By streamlining the process of finding reliable service providers, CallFixie simplifies the experience of managing home repair tasks, ensuring that jobs of any size can be efficiently sorted.
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