Asia West

Asia West, founded in 2002 and based in Oyster Bay, New York, is a venture capital firm that focuses on enhancing resource efficiency within the industrial sector. The firm aims to improve economic performance by addressing critical points in industrial processes where value can be lost due to inefficient use of materials and infrastructure. Asia West has developed a robust value-creation platform that emphasizes the redeployment of scrap materials to achieve their best and highest use. The firm primarily invests in seed-stage and early-stage companies across various sectors, including information technology, financial services, technology, media, and telecommunications, with a focus on opportunities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Richard McCombs

Managing Director

Vikram Sasi

Venture Partner

Sandy Selman

Founder / Managing Director

Eric Wang

Managing Director

2 past transactions

Gen Phoenix

Venture Round in 2009
Gen Phoenix is a manufacturer of engineered composite leather products aimed at various industries, including aviation, automotive, marine, and domestic upholstery. The company utilizes a patented, eco-friendly process to combine leather fiber with a high-performance core, resulting in a composition leather that is reliable, consistent, and customizable to meet specific performance criteria. This innovative approach not only enhances the material's durability and functionality but also helps clients reduce waste and improve sustainability, making it a superior alternative to traditional upholstery and cladding materials. Gen Phoenix's products are designed to meet the diverse needs of its clients while maintaining a lower environmental footprint.

MBA Polymers

Series F in 2008
MBA Polymers, Inc. specializes in producing post-consumer recycled plastics from end-of-life durable goods, such as electronics, appliances, and automotive components. Founded in 1992 by Dr. Michael Biddle and Mr. Trip Allen, the company has emerged as a leader in the development of technology for recovering high-value engineering plastics from complex material streams. MBA Polymers offers a range of products, including acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, high impact polystyrene, and various polypropylene blends, catering to industries like electronics, consumer products, and building materials. The company is committed to sustainability, aiming to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions through its recycling processes. MBA Polymers is based in Hackensack, New Jersey, with additional facilities in Kematen/Ybbs, Austria, and Guangzhou, China.
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