Plug and Play Asia Pacific

Plug and Play Asia Pacific, headquartered in Singapore since 2010, focuses on investing in high-tech startups within the region. Over the years, it has invested in more than 30 startups and forged collaborations with several agencies of the Singaporean and Indonesian governments. Additionally, Plug and Play has established partnerships with both multinational and regional corporations to implement industry-specific accelerator programs and various innovation initiatives, fostering growth and development in the startup ecosystem.

Jupe Tan

Managing Partner, Asia Pacific

15 past transactions

Swarm

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Swarm is a business collaboration platform designed to connect builders, founders, and investors, facilitating the formation of freelance teams and the ideation of new ventures. The platform enables product builders to collaborate with individuals based on their skills, allowing users to post detailed project information for better clarification. It also helps in comparing project proposals and negotiating prices, thereby supporting startups and small businesses in developing and scoping projects collectively. Additionally, Swarm provides users with easy access to profile information, enhancing networking opportunities and fostering a vibrant community for future business development.

2MR Labs

Venture Round in 2023
2MR Labs is a Web3 launchpad that assists startups and major brands in harnessing the power of Web3 technology in order to generate widespread adoption.

AlterPacks

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Founded in Singapore in 2019, AlterPacks is a startup dedicated to providing sustainable packaging solutions. It converts organic waste into biodegradable, compostable materials as an alternative to plastic packaging.

Umami Bioworks

Seed Round in 2022
Umami Bioworks is a company focused on the discovery and development of a scalable platform for producing cultivated seafood, aiming to protect endangered marine species while providing consumers with sustainable seafood options. The company utilizes systems engineering to enhance the discovery and industrialization processes, facilitating local production that is both price competitive and environmentally responsible. Its innovative approach involves creating cell-based food products derived from fish cells and tissue, which are designed to be free from harmful substances such as mercury, antibiotics, microplastics, and ocean pollutants. By offering affordable, cell-cultured seafood and meat alternatives, Umami Bioworks addresses the growing demand for healthy and sustainable food choices.

WaveScan

Seed Round in 2021
WaveScan is an A*STAR spin-off that develops electromagnetics-based smart sensor systems and AI algorithms for nondestructive testing and predictive maintenance of infrastructure. The company’s technology enables high-resolution 4D sensing for asset inspection and integrates smart sensors with autonomous systems and centralized analytics to support an AI-enabled inspection ecosystem for the built environment. Its wireless microwave and millimeter-wave sensors can penetrate materials such as tiles, facades, concrete, and wooden panels, addressing the needs of facilities across aerospace, oil and gas, and other industries. WaveScan aims to standardize inspection processes, improve safety and resilience, and partner with global adopters to transform how infrastructure is planned, built, and managed.

Multiway Robotics

Series A in 2021
Multiway Robotics specializes in intelligent intralogistics solutions, focusing on autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and automated forklifts. Its customer base spans various industries including machinery manufacturing, food and beverages, metallurgical materials, chemical energy, automobile manufacturing, and cold chain logistics.

Halofina

Seed Round in 2018
Halofina is a mobile application designed to assist young professionals in managing their finances and developing investment strategies. The app functions as a personal financial planning assistant, offering users investment recommendations and enabling them to track their portfolios. By utilizing AI-driven advisory features, Halofina helps users set financial goals, calculate their investment needs, and select appropriate investment products. The application also provides real-time progress reports on investment portfolios, empowering users to make informed financial decisions and work towards their future financial objectives.

Wonderlabs.io

Convertible Note in 2016
Wonderlabs is a company founded in 2015 and based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, that specializes in connecting Indonesian technical talent with global job opportunities. The platform focuses on facilitating the hiring of offshore engineers and designers, sourcing top-tier software developers, UI designers, animation artists, and graphic designers by accepting only 5% of applicants. Wonderlabs operates two campuses in Yogyakarta, where it nurtures and accelerates the careers of these professionals through diverse postings with companies in Jakarta, Singapore, and Hong Kong. In addition to its headquarters in Indonesia, Wonderlabs also has a presence in Singapore and Adelaide, Australia, further expanding its reach in the global market for technical talent.

Soulscape

Seed Round in 2016
Soulscape is a fitness and wellness community platform that keeps you in the know about the latest news, trends, and must-tries on living healthy in your city. Soulscape is your best guide to healthy living, yoga, pilates, and fitness. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Singapore.

Reserv

Seed Round in 2016
Reserv is a cloud-based software platform designed for residential real estate developers and managers. It enables effortless control over facilities, allowing managers to create and send forms digitally, generate notifications swiftly, and access usage reports instantly. Additionally, it offers residents the convenience of online bookings and payments.

Refash

Venture Round in 2016
Refash is a local omnichannel fashion recommerce retailer that operates a re-commerce platform designed for women to buy and sell gently used fast fashion clothing. The company's platform functions as an online marketplace, offering thousands of carefully curated fashion items daily at discounted prices compared to retail. This enables users to both purchase and sell unwanted apparel or second-hand clothes, facilitating a sustainable approach to fashion consumption.

Optimate.Co

Venture Round in 2016
Optimate.Co is a Singapore-based company established in 2014 that specializes in automated optimization for marketers. It offers a platform that allows users to manage and track multiple marketing campaigns across various channels from a single dashboard. The company provides services in precise advertising, market research, and customized data solutions, ensuring real-time campaign optimization as target audiences engage with content. Optimate.Co aims to assist clients in achieving significant advancements in their marketing performance through a data-driven strategy enhanced by artificial intelligence.

Fixir

Seed Round in 2016
Fixir is an information and technology services company based in Singapore, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing a mobile application designed to help drivers discover and book automotive repair and maintenance services. The Android-based app allows users to locate nearby repair shops based on their current location, making it convenient for motorists to find reliable workshops and obtain quotes for car repairs.

MAKERSCUT

Seed Round in 2016
Makerscut Private Ltd. operates an online crowdfunding platform designed to assist product designers in transforming their ideas into tangible products. Based in Singapore and established in 2015, the company focuses on fashion production, facilitating small-scale, high-quality manufacturing for independent brands. By connecting designers with independent makers, Makerscut addresses the challenges posed by traditional manufacturers, particularly the high minimum order quantities. The platform provides access to cloud production facilities, tools, training, and project support, empowering designers to manage their production, sales, delivery, and customer relations effectively. This approach enables designers to bring a diverse range of products, including apparel, accessories, and footwear, to market while maintaining high craftsmanship standards.

Hapz

Venture Round in 2016
Hapz is an experience booking platform based in Singapore that specializes in aggregating information on a wide range of arts and entertainment events. Founded in 2016, the platform enables users to discover and book tickets for concerts, festivals, sports matches, and tourist attractions, tailoring recommendations to individual preferences. In addition to facilitating ticket purchases for consumers, Hapz offers event organizers valuable real-time insights into demographics, pricing trends, and competitive performance, enhancing their marketing efforts. The platform also allows users to name their prices and bid on tickets, creating a more interactive and user-friendly booking experience. By providing access to diverse experiences at competitive prices, Hapz aims to streamline the event discovery and ticketing process.
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