Access Ventures

Access Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and headquartered in Hong Kong, with additional offices in South Korea, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in seed to Series A funding rounds, focusing on technology, financial services, and business services. Access Ventures aims to support founders by providing strategic expertise and connecting them with a network of industry executives and technology professionals. The firm also emphasizes the development of effective exit strategies, leveraging its extensive network of strategic investors to enhance the potential for successful outcomes.

John Chang

Co-Founder and General Partner

Josh Jung

Senior Associate

Charles Rim

Founding Partner and General Partner

Daniel Song

Senior Associate

28 past transactions

VAPAR

Seed Round in 2022
VAPAR Pty. Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, specializes in developing a cloud platform that automates condition assessments from pipe CCTV footage. The company's engineering software focuses on pipe asset management, facilitating the repair and maintenance of water pipes through automated fault detection and infrastructure mapping. By integrating artificial intelligence and geographic information systems, VAPAR's technology streamlines the data transfer process and standardizes decision-making, providing objective assessments that enhance efficiency and reduce costs for clients in their maintenance operations.

Pion

Series A in 2021
Pion Corporation is an Martech focused video intelligence company. We provide “Vispot”, a video creation and ad-automation platform powered by AI.

Palexy

Series A in 2020
Palexy is a Singapore-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI and computer vision technology solutions for retailers. The company focuses on transforming surveillance camera streams and point-of-sale data into valuable customer analytics and actionable business insights. Palexy's technology aims to enhance various aspects of retail management, including marketing, operations, merchandising, and loss prevention. By providing in-store analytics, Palexy empowers retailers to measure and improve the customer experience and operational efficiency, offering insights comparable to those provided by online analytics tools.

Palexy

Seed Round in 2020
Palexy is a Singapore-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in AI and computer vision technology solutions for retailers. The company focuses on transforming surveillance camera streams and point-of-sale data into valuable customer analytics and actionable business insights. Palexy's technology aims to enhance various aspects of retail management, including marketing, operations, merchandising, and loss prevention. By providing in-store analytics, Palexy empowers retailers to measure and improve the customer experience and operational efficiency, offering insights comparable to those provided by online analytics tools.

Helicap

Series A in 2020
Fintech Investments Platform that specializes in the alternative lending space in South-east Asia & Oceania. They are agnostic investors promoting industry’s best practices through our strategic expertise. They provide lending capital to platform partners and enable them to transform the way corporates and consumers access credit today.

Viec.Co

Seed Round in 2020
On-demand staffing platform

VeXeRe.Com

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2013, VeXeRe.com is the largest online bus ticket platform in Vietnam. They help passengers book bus tickets conveniently thanks to their 1,000+ bus companies network and coverage for trips within Vietnam and from Vietnam to neighbor countries. Their payment channels include online payment, payment at 24/7 convenience stores, bank transfers, and other channels that provide customers with convenient booking experience.

ZEN Rooms

Series B in 2019
ZEN Rooms is a leading budget hospitality company founded in 2015 to offer the best value-for-money accommodation in South East Asia and optimize the quality and financial performance of budget accomodation in the region. ZEN Rooms is now present in 5 core countries, more than 50 cities and 1,000+ locations. Fully equipped double rooms start as low as US$10. With marquee investors and partners and a young and vibrant team, ZEN Rooms driven to improve the lives of budget travelers by giving them the best accommodation experience at the lowest rate possible.

Akseleran

Series A in 2019
Akseleran is a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects SMEs that need loans to develop businesses with a group of lenders who have more funds to fund the loan. Akseleran provides access to capital for businesses with competitive interest rates and flexibility in loan tenors, payment models, and collateral participation. Akseleran also opens alternative lending opportunities to the Indonesian people to obtain attractive returns and commensurate with the risks involved.

PeopleFund

Series B in 2019
PeopleFund is Korea’s leading tech-based financial platform that is opening doors to financial freedom through affordable loans and attractive alternative investment products. It is the fastest growing marketplace lender in Korea and uniquely positioned as the first and only Korean marketplace lending platform to fully integrate with a top-tier commercial bank to process personal and business loans that are government approved. PeopleFund is also the first fintech platform to offer investment products directly on KakaoTalk, Korea’s most popular messaging app, which has allowed the company to grow and scale up its business. PeopleFund was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea.

Perx Technologies

Series B in 2019
Perx Technologies is a category creating Lifestyle Marketing SaaS Platform helping traditional enterprises transform from transient, transactional businesses to delivering meaningful engagements and experiences in the digital economy. Enterprises are racing to build mobile-first net new revenue streams by becoming 2 sided marketplaces. Perx Lifestyle Marketing Platform enables enterprises to redefine customer engagement, stand up a commerce marketplace in less than 30 days, and become a strong Adtech contender in the digital economy.

Andalin

Series A in 2019
Andalin is an online marketplace for freight forwarders in the first export and import activities in Indonesia. The products we provide related to export and import activities are shipping goods by air, namely Air Courier and Air Cargo, as well as shipping goods by sea, namely Full Container Load and Less Container Load. Andalin has been trusted by several companies and has been assessed as being able to help them overcome various difficulties while undergoing the export and import process.

ABIVIN

Seed Round in 2019
ABIVIN provides AI-powered supply chain optimization solutions for enterprises. They provides an all-in-one solution for WMS and TMS with specialization on Inventory Route Optimization and Machine Learning.

KooBits

Venture Round in 2018
KooBits Pte Ltd develops digital software tools and platforms to help children learn better. It offers KooBits ProblemSum, a personalised maths platform for learning mathematics. It serves parents and schools. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Singapore.

Common Computer

Seed Round in 2018
Common Computer is a South Korea-based company specializing in blockchain-based open resource platforms aimed at empowering individual developers to create artificial intelligence services. The company's primary offerings include the AI Network, which provides an architecture for developing AI applications in a peer-to-peer cloud environment, and aFan, a decentralized application. By establishing a global backend infrastructure, Common Computer facilitates the transformation of numerous open-source projects into functional services. This innovative approach allows developers to upload their programs freely while resource providers focus on operating these programs and sharing revenues. The AI Network blockchain serves as a connection between applications and resources, ensuring stability and monetization of open-source solutions. Additionally, the company offers Ainize, a serverless cloud platform that supports the AI Network, catering to those interested in open-source and microservices development.

ZUZU Hospitality

Series A in 2018
ZUZU Hospitality Solutions is a Singapore-based company that specializes in providing online revenue management and marketing services tailored for small independent hotels. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of software and service solutions designed to enhance revenue growth through effective distribution and revenue management strategies. By acting as a central operating system for hoteliers, ZUZU Hospitality streamlines back-office operations, enabling hotel owners to concentrate on improving guest experiences while maximizing their revenue potential.

EcoTruck

Seed Round in 2018
EcoTruck Technology Joint Stock Company, founded in 1977 and based in Phu Nhuan, Vietnam, specializes in developing software applications for the logistics industry. The company's platform facilitates the transport of goods using trucks, cars, and tractors, aiming to enhance operational efficiency in a traditionally outdated sector. By leveraging advanced technologies and data-driven solutions, EcoTruck assists businesses in streamlining their logistics operations and reducing costs. Additionally, the company provides vehicle liability insurance, further supporting its clients in managing their transportation needs effectively.

Spoon

Series B in 2018
Spoon is a personal audio broadcasting platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that enables users to share stories, ideas, and music through voice. The platform allows individuals to create personal broadcasts, conduct voice blogs, and share user-generated content, fostering a community where users can connect and engage with one another about real-life issues. By focusing on voice as the primary medium, Spoon offers a comfortable and accessible way for users to communicate and express themselves creatively.

Homedy.com

Venture Round in 2018
Homedy Limited operates an online real estate portal in Vietnam. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hanoi, Vietnam.

AWAIR

Venture Round in 2018
Awair helps people to stay healthy and safe in all indoor environments. They design products that complement you and your home or office while equipping you with insights and personalized solutions. Though they build technology, their products shouldn’t feel like technology. Their products enable you to have pride in all aspects of your environment. Their suite of connected products provides a full-stack solution to know, conquer, and breathe easy in your environments. The goal is to completely change how we design and build their homes and offices, empowering all of us to make healthier and smarter decisions every day. Awair was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, USA.

VeXeRe.Com

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2013, VeXeRe.com is the largest online bus ticket platform in Vietnam. They help passengers book bus tickets conveniently thanks to their 1,000+ bus companies network and coverage for trips within Vietnam and from Vietnam to neighbor countries. Their payment channels include online payment, payment at 24/7 convenience stores, bank transfers, and other channels that provide customers with convenient booking experience.

Spoon

Series A in 2017
Spoon is a personal audio broadcasting platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that enables users to share stories, ideas, and music through voice. The platform allows individuals to create personal broadcasts, conduct voice blogs, and share user-generated content, fostering a community where users can connect and engage with one another about real-life issues. By focusing on voice as the primary medium, Spoon offers a comfortable and accessible way for users to communicate and express themselves creatively.

A-STIN

Seed Round in 2017
A-STIN is a technology development company that aims to innovate and evolve cosmetic material technology. It is committed to make every effort to realize a beautiful and healthy life with our unique technology.

OP.GG

Venture Round in 2017
OP.GG is an e-gaming data analytics company that specializes in creating detailed profiles for gamers by analyzing their gameplay data. This platform enables users to enhance their gaming skills by providing insights into their own performance as well as that of their opponents and friends. OP.GG currently offers services for popular games such as League of Legends, Overwatch, and PUBG, attracting over 28 million monthly users globally. Through its analytics, OP.GG aims to foster a better gaming ecosystem by equipping players with the necessary tools and information to improve their overall gaming experience.

Kata.ai

Series A in 2017
Kata.ai is an Indonesian Conversational Artificial Intelligence company with a focus on enhancing the understanding of human conversations, improving the way humans collaborate with machines. Kata.ai’s Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology powers intelligent chatbots (virtual customer service / virtual friend) for major corporations in Indonesia across a different kind of industries such as Unilever (FMCG) and Telkomsel (Telco). The company’s proprietary Kata Bot Platform can be leveraged to create engaging chatbots on top of Kata.ai’s robust and scalable AI technology platform, ensuring company of any size can easily build their own chatbot on any messaging platform. Established in 2015, the company has become a trusted partner for major corporations such as Microsoft, Accenture, and Line. In 2017, the company also received Series-A funding led by Trans-Pacific Technology Fund.

OhmniLabs

Seed Round in 2017
OhmniLabs, Inc. is a company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in manufacturing robots designed to assist the elderly and their families in combating loneliness. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating affordable and user-friendly personal robots that enable virtual companionship and care for seniors. These robots aim to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals by facilitating on-demand access to medical professionals, such as nurses and doctors, directly in their homes. OhmniLabs' products cater to both retirement living communities and private residences, providing families with peace of mind while improving the overall well-being of their loved ones.

Reality Reflection

Venture Round in 2017
Reality Reflection Inc. develops virtual reality games. The company provides various virtual reality games and services, which includes music inside, a rhythm game; speedball arena, a sports game; gangsta underground, the poker game; vmoji, augmented reality chatting; dancing zena, 3D character research and development scanning; and miniature td, a tower defense game. Reality Reflection Inc. also developed a 3D video production system that creates 3D human avatars using facial scans, full body scans, and 3D video capture. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Moca

Seed Round in 2017
MOCA Technology and Service Joint Stock Company operates a mobile wallet to recharge, transfer, and withdraw money. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Hanoi, Vietnam.