Cento Ventures

Cento Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2011, with a focus on under-invested emerging digital markets in Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The firm, which was previously known as Digital Media Partners, specializes in Series A investments, typically committing an initial average of $1 million and potentially up to $4 million throughout the investment's lifecycle. Cento Ventures aims to support technology-related companies that integrate local insights with established digital business models, helping entrepreneurs in their pursuit of building regional leaders in the digital landscape of Southeast Asia. The firm also maintains an office in Seoul, expanding its reach within the region.

Lee Buckerfield

CFO

Boon Ping Chua

Partner

Ali Fancy

Partner

Marco Hadisurya

Analyst

Dmitry Levit

Founder and Partner

Rene Menezes

Venture Partner

Marc Tarshis

Associate

Past deals in Singapore

2C2P

Series E in 2019
2C2P Pte. Ltd. is a global payments platform headquartered in Bangkok and Singapore, specializing in payment processing solutions that enable businesses to securely accept payments across online, mobile, and in-store channels. The company operates in Southeast Asia, North Asia, Europe, and the United States, serving as a preferred provider for regional airlines, travel companies, and global retailers. Its offerings include technology for e-commerce and m-commerce, facilitating peer-to-peer payments, money transfers, and banking activities for both banked and unbanked transactions. By focusing on secure and efficient payment processing, 2C2P aims to help clients minimize fraud risks while enhancing their payment capabilities. The company markets its solutions under the brands 123, easyBills, and Qwik.

Grain

Series B in 2019
Grain is an online restaurant that uses data and a tech-enabled network to serve food to customers.

iPrice Group

Corporate Round in 2018
iPrice Group Sdn Bhd operates an e-commerce platform. The company offers electronics, clothing, shoes, bags, watches, jeweler, kids and toys, sports and outdoors, and home and living products. The company also provides products in various categories, such as kitchen and dining, cooling, women’s ethnic wear, skin care, men’s sneakers, strollers and carriers, makeup, backpacks, women’s dresses, accessories, food supplements, hair care, smartphones, LED, cases and covers, men’s shoes, gadgets, women’s heels, sport, fashion watches, travel, headphones, bedroom, casual, beauty and health, medical equipment, and cycling products. It serves clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

iPrice Group

Series B in 2018
iPrice Group Sdn Bhd operates an e-commerce platform. The company offers electronics, clothing, shoes, bags, watches, jeweler, kids and toys, sports and outdoors, and home and living products. The company also provides products in various categories, such as kitchen and dining, cooling, women’s ethnic wear, skin care, men’s sneakers, strollers and carriers, makeup, backpacks, women’s dresses, accessories, food supplements, hair care, smartphones, LED, cases and covers, men’s shoes, gadgets, women’s heels, sport, fashion watches, travel, headphones, bedroom, casual, beauty and health, medical equipment, and cycling products. It serves clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

iPrice Group

Series A in 2016
iPrice Group Sdn Bhd operates an e-commerce platform. The company offers electronics, clothing, shoes, bags, watches, jeweler, kids and toys, sports and outdoors, and home and living products. The company also provides products in various categories, such as kitchen and dining, cooling, women’s ethnic wear, skin care, men’s sneakers, strollers and carriers, makeup, backpacks, women’s dresses, accessories, food supplements, hair care, smartphones, LED, cases and covers, men’s shoes, gadgets, women’s heels, sport, fashion watches, travel, headphones, bedroom, casual, beauty and health, medical equipment, and cycling products. It serves clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Grain

Series A in 2016
Grain is an online restaurant that uses data and a tech-enabled network to serve food to customers.

Grain

Series A in 2016
Grain is an online restaurant that uses data and a tech-enabled network to serve food to customers.

CtrlShift

Series A in 2013
CtrlShift is a technology company that specializes in simplifying the digital media landscape through aggregation and automation. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Central Region, Singapore, CtrlShift aims to make advertising more efficient in a complex environment. Its flagship product, The Hub, is an enterprise programmatic advertising software that facilitates unified media planning, activation, and insights. This software aggregates various platforms, including social media, search, real-time bidding, and native advertising, thereby streamlining digital media management. By providing effective access to a wide array of audience segments and media-enabling platforms, CtrlShift helps brands engage with their audiences in a straightforward and efficient manner.

Coda

Seed Round in 2012
Coda Payments Pte Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that provides mobile payment solutions for online digital content and services, primarily targeting emerging markets. Established in 2011, Coda enables digital content providers to monetize their offerings through a variety of payment channels. The company is known for its integration with popular gaming titles such as PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty: Mobile, as well as streaming services like beIN and Bigo Live. Users can make payments through its platform Codapay, which offers direct carrier billing and access to a wide network of alternative payment options. Additionally, Coda operates Codashop, a platform frequented by over 11 million users monthly for topping up games and services. The company collaborates with various e-commerce, telecommunications, and super app partners to enhance access to premium digital content. Coda Payments serves clients across numerous countries, including Indonesia, India, Brazil, and Egypt, and maintains a presence in Singapore, Jakarta, and Bangkok.

Food Runner

Series A in 2012
Food Runner is the leading food delivery company in Southeast Asia, operating through various local brands that have established a strong presence in major cities across the region. The company specializes in online food-ordering services, providing a platform that connects restaurants with customers. Food Runner facilitates marketing, order processing, and food delivery, ensuring that it delivers more meals to a larger customer base than any other competitor in Southeast Asia. Its extensive network and experience in the market allow it to efficiently cater to the growing demand for food delivery services in the area.

migme

Series D in 2012
Migme Limited is a global digital media company focused on emerging markets offers migme, a fan-based social entertainment platform that offers chat, content, and microblogging services. It enables users to post bite-sized blogs, send messages, and exchange virtual gifts with each other. The site’s revenue is generated via gifts, games, avatar items, emoticons, and stickers. Migme Limited was founded in 2005 and is listed and registered in Australia, with headquarters in Singapore.

2C2P

Series A in 2011
2C2P Pte. Ltd. is a global payments platform headquartered in Bangkok and Singapore, specializing in payment processing solutions that enable businesses to securely accept payments across online, mobile, and in-store channels. The company operates in Southeast Asia, North Asia, Europe, and the United States, serving as a preferred provider for regional airlines, travel companies, and global retailers. Its offerings include technology for e-commerce and m-commerce, facilitating peer-to-peer payments, money transfers, and banking activities for both banked and unbanked transactions. By focusing on secure and efficient payment processing, 2C2P aims to help clients minimize fraud risks while enhancing their payment capabilities. The company markets its solutions under the brands 123, easyBills, and Qwik.
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