ArrowBiome
Seed Round in 2024
ArrowBiome, established in 2022, is a biotechnology company spun out from Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It operates by developing and commercializing products focused on the microbiome, aiming to treat various bacterial-related conditions such as acne, body odor, and gut health issues. The company's unique platform enables it to create innovative solutions that significantly impact the treatment of bacterial diseases.
Lendela, founded in 2018, is a fintech company focused on simplifying the loan application process and enhancing financial accessibility. The platform connects borrowers with personalized loan offers through a single application, allowing for greater choice and transparency compared to traditional lending methods. By leveraging digital technology and customer data, Lendela filters applicants to align them with suitable banks or credit partners, thus facilitating an optimal customer-lender match. Since its inception, Lendela has assisted over 300,000 consumers in making informed financial decisions by collaborating with more than 100 lending partners. The company operates primarily in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, and in 2023, it raised US$5 million in a Series A funding round to expand its innovative model across the Asia Pacific region.
Qashier is a Singapore-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in providing smart point-of-sale solutions aimed at helping merchants digitize their businesses. Its flagship offering, the Qashier Smart Terminal, is a connected, multi-purpose device that integrates payment processing, robust POS software, and a proprietary app store. This innovative system allows merchants to manage various aspects of their operations through a single terminal, facilitating the startup, operation, and growth of their stores. By offering an open platform for third-party application integration along with an affordable subscription model, Qashier simplifies the complexities of modern retail for its users.
Frontline
Seed Round in 2023
Frontline is a software development company based in Singapore, established in 2021, that specializes in pre-construction management solutions for the construction industry. The company offers a software platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to optimize the sequence of construction activities, ensuring efficient resource loading and project management. By allowing users to input various construction constraints, such as manpower availability and working hours, Frontline's software helps construction teams assess project timelines, identify tasks that are on schedule or delayed, and develop recovery plans. This approach enables constructors to streamline their operations, enhance productivity, and deliver projects just-in-time while effectively managing costs and resources.
The Iterative Collective
Seed Round in 2023
The Iterative Collective is an award-winning indie game publisher and collective based in Singapore, established in 2019. Focused on supporting independent game developers, it offers a comprehensive approach to game incubation and publishing, addressing various challenges within the industry. With a team of experienced professionals and industry veterans as mentors, The Iterative Collective aims to enhance the Southeast Asian game development ecosystem, providing developers with the necessary resources and guidance throughout the game creation process. By fostering exceptional gaming experiences that resonate across global markets, the company seeks to elevate the presence and impact of indie games in the region.
GuardRails
Series A in 2022
GuardRails Pte., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Singapore, operates an end-to-end security platform designed to empower developers. The company's software integrates into developers' version control systems and programming languages, continuously scanning new code changes for security vulnerabilities as they occur. GuardRails provides real-time guidance and remediation for detected issues, enabling development teams to build more secure applications with minimal effort and risk. Trusted by hundreds of teams worldwide, the platform helps identify security problems in codebases and offers fixes without requiring specialized security expertise.
JazzyPay
Seed Round in 2020
JazzyPay is a payment gateway provider based in Makati City, Philippines, founded in 2017. The company offers a unified payment platform that allows customers to make payments to schools, clinics, and hospitals via various channels including app, email, SMS, or messaging platforms. JazzyPay supports multiple payment methods such as credit cards, debit cards, online banking, digital wallets, and over-the-counter cash deposits. The company is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as an Operator of Payments System (OPS).
Qashier
Seed Round in 2020
Qashier is a Singapore-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in providing smart point-of-sale solutions aimed at helping merchants digitize their businesses. Its flagship offering, the Qashier Smart Terminal, is a connected, multi-purpose device that integrates payment processing, robust POS software, and a proprietary app store. This innovative system allows merchants to manage various aspects of their operations through a single terminal, facilitating the startup, operation, and growth of their stores. By offering an open platform for third-party application integration along with an affordable subscription model, Qashier simplifies the complexities of modern retail for its users.
FoodRazor
Seed Round in 2020
FoodRazor is a Singapore-based company that specializes in providing cloud-based procurement software for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2015, the company aims to enhance operational efficiency for restaurants by simplifying administrative tasks and reducing paperwork. Its platform digitizes invoices line-by-line in real-time, offering valuable data insights such as significant price changes and industry benchmarks. These features enable restaurant operators and accountants to save time and costs by minimizing manual processes and improving visibility into their financial operations. By addressing common frustrations within the industry, FoodRazor's tool enhances decision-making and fosters greater transparency, ultimately helping businesses increase their profit margins.
GuardRails
Seed Round in 2019
GuardRails Pte., Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Singapore, operates an end-to-end security platform designed to empower developers. The company's software integrates into developers' version control systems and programming languages, continuously scanning new code changes for security vulnerabilities as they occur. GuardRails provides real-time guidance and remediation for detected issues, enabling development teams to build more secure applications with minimal effort and risk. Trusted by hundreds of teams worldwide, the platform helps identify security problems in codebases and offers fixes without requiring specialized security expertise.
SensorFlow
Series A in 2019
SensorFlow is a Singapore-based company focused on creating energy-efficient hotel solutions. Funded by the Singapore government, SensorFlow specializes in wireless room automation and energy management systems that are designed for easy installation and flexibility. Their tools include energy meters that monitor consumption in real-time, helping hotels achieve significant energy savings of up to 30% per room annually. The company's mission is to promote sustainability by developing innovative and affordable solutions for the hospitality industry.
Lendela
Seed Round in 2018
Lendela, founded in 2018, is a fintech company focused on simplifying the loan application process and enhancing financial accessibility. The platform connects borrowers with personalized loan offers through a single application, allowing for greater choice and transparency compared to traditional lending methods. By leveraging digital technology and customer data, Lendela filters applicants to align them with suitable banks or credit partners, thus facilitating an optimal customer-lender match. Since its inception, Lendela has assisted over 300,000 consumers in making informed financial decisions by collaborating with more than 100 lending partners. The company operates primarily in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, and in 2023, it raised US$5 million in a Series A funding round to expand its innovative model across the Asia Pacific region.
SensorFlow
Seed Round in 2018
SensorFlow is a Singapore-based company focused on creating energy-efficient hotel solutions. Funded by the Singapore government, SensorFlow specializes in wireless room automation and energy management systems that are designed for easy installation and flexibility. Their tools include energy meters that monitor consumption in real-time, helping hotels achieve significant energy savings of up to 30% per room annually. The company's mission is to promote sustainability by developing innovative and affordable solutions for the hospitality industry.
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.