Catcha Group

Catcha Group, founded in 1999 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a venture capital investment firm that specializes in investing in small- to medium-sized businesses, particularly those in disruptive technology sectors. The firm focuses on identifying companies with the potential to significantly impact their markets and provides substantial support to help them achieve rapid growth and profitability. Catcha Group typically invests between USD 2 million and USD 6 million through its Catcha Venture Fund, which targets sectors including media, real estate technology, technology, media, and telecommunications, as well as commercial services. The firm is dedicated to mentoring its portfolio companies, assisting them through challenges, and celebrating their achievements to ensure they excel in their respective industries.

Peggy Lee

Director of Corporate Communications

Past deals in Thailand

Carsome

Series D in 2021
Carsome Sdn Bhd operates an online platform that connects customers with used car dealers across Malaysia and has expanded its services to Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, the company streamlines the car-selling process by offering services that encompass inspection, valuation, bidding, payment, and logistics. This comprehensive approach allows individuals and entities to efficiently sell their vehicles directly to dealers through an online bidding portal. By facilitating each step of the transaction, Carsome aims to enhance the overall experience for customers looking to sell their cars.

Carsome

Corporate Round in 2021
Carsome Sdn Bhd operates an online platform that connects customers with used car dealers across Malaysia and has expanded its services to Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, the company streamlines the car-selling process by offering services that encompass inspection, valuation, bidding, payment, and logistics. This comprehensive approach allows individuals and entities to efficiently sell their vehicles directly to dealers through an online bidding portal. By facilitating each step of the transaction, Carsome aims to enhance the overall experience for customers looking to sell their cars.

iCar Asia

Seed Round in 2012
iCar Asia Limited develops, owns, and operates internet based automotive portals for used and new car buyers in South East Asia. It operates automotive portals under the Carlist.my and LiveLifeDrive brands in Malaysia; Mobil123.com, Otospirit.com, and carmudi.co.id brands in Indonesia; and one2car.com, Autospinn.com, and Thaicar.com brands in Thailand. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.