Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India invests in high-growth start-ups seeking their first round of institutional venture capital funding across Asia (excluding China), with a focus on Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and other emerging hubs of innovation in this region. Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India collaborates with a network of venture funds across US, China and Israel, under the auspices of Vertex Holdings, providing local knowledge with global perspective.

Joo Hock Chua

Managing Director

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Ace Turtle

Series B in 2023
Ace Turtle Services Pvt Ltd is a technology and services company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in e-commerce and multichannel solutions for brands and retailers. Established in 2013, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates online and offline retail channels, facilitating automated omnichannel fulfillment. Its services include technology, logistics, customer support, and marketing, aimed at improving the post-click commerce experience. Ace Turtle's enterprise solutions enable businesses to optimize inventory management, enhance margins, and increase in-store traffic through a robust order management system. The company also provides marketing solutions focused on proximity, augmented, and performance marketing, allowing brands to extend their reach into new markets and business models. With an additional office in Singapore, Ace Turtle is committed to helping brands and retailers navigate the complexities of omnichannel transformation.

Pintarnya

Seed Round in 2022
Pintarnya is a mobile application designed to enhance employment and financial opportunities for blue-collar workers in Indonesia. The platform operates as a job portal that employs a data-driven approach to connect job seekers with relevant job opportunities. Users can create simple resumes and apply for curated positions tailored to their skills, location, and the specific requirements of employers. By streamlining the hiring process, Pintarnya aims to make it more efficient for both job seekers and employers.

RPG Commerce

Series B in 2022
Developer of direct-to-consumer brands designed to build, launch, acquire, and scale an e-commerce business globally. The company builds a three-sixty-degree product that is consumer-centric, providing customers with various products in one place.

Kissht

Venture Round in 2022
Kissht is a financial technology platform that offers instant credit solutions for consumers, facilitating purchases at both online and offline digital points of sale. Operated by Onemi Technology Solutions Private Limited, the platform features easily integrable gateway APIs that allow merchants to incorporate seamless credit access into their checkout processes. Kissht employs a proprietary self-learning algorithm to evaluate customers' credit profiles based on their digital footprints, enabling the rapid processing of loan applications. This approach ensures that users can access a variety of financing options with flexible repayment plans, aiming to provide a swift and hassle-free lending experience across India.

Janio

Series A in 2022
Janio provides cross-border logistics services that simplifies deliveries across borders. The company integrates the logistics chain by creating strategic partnerships with a wide network of quality service providers, connecting clients with logistics partners through the proprietary data-driven platform. The company is committed on simplifying logistics to give clients control over the supply chain. The company provides solutions across different locations in Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Mainland China, and Thailand. Janio was founded on 2018 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Proactive for Her

Series A in 2022
Proactive for Her is a digital health platform dedicated to providing accessible and personalized healthcare solutions for women throughout various life stages. The platform offers a range of services, including consultations, lab tests, and vaccinations. It also hosts live webinars focused on topics such as birth control, along with physician-approved educational resources. By facilitating these services, Proactive for Her aims to empower women to better understand their sexual, mental, and physical health, ultimately enhancing their overall well-being.

Aruna

Series A in 2022
Aruna is an Indonesian integrated fishery platform. Aruna helps to create a fair fish trading, improve the livelihood of local fishermen, also bring an affordable and high-quality seafood for communities.

RateS

Series A in 2022
Rate is a blockchain startup focused on bridging the gaps between enterprises and blockchains. Rate is a fintech startup focused on making cross-border e-commerce accessible and more efficient for all

Speedoc

Debt Financing in 2022
Speedoc Pte Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Singapore with an additional location in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, operates a platform that connects patients with medical professionals, facilitating access to healthcare in the comfort of their homes. The company offers a range of services, including house call doctors, nurses, medication delivery, telemedicine, remote diagnostics, and health monitoring, aiming to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for all individuals. Additionally, Speedoc provides solutions for managing the medical needs of corporate employees, as well as specialized services for children and foreign domestic workers. By integrating physical and digital healthcare services, Speedoc seeks to transform the traditional healthcare experience, ensuring that medical care is both efficient and convenient for everyday patients.

Onato

Seed Round in 2021
Onato is building a technology platform for India’s $100+ billion fruits and vegetables (F&V) industry.

Licious

Series F in 2021
Licious is a path breaking concept in the Indian Food industry; aimed at solving the perennially existing problem of finding safe, delectable, trustworthy fresh meat in India. The company builds a world-class enterprise that's bound to upgrade the way the company procures, sells, buys, and consumes meat in India.

Licious

Series G in 2021
Licious is a path breaking concept in the Indian Food industry; aimed at solving the perennially existing problem of finding safe, delectable, trustworthy fresh meat in India. The company builds a world-class enterprise that's bound to upgrade the way the company procures, sells, buys, and consumes meat in India.

Threado

Seed Round in 2021
Threado is an online tailoring service based in Delhi NCR that aims to revolutionize the made-to-measure clothing market. It seeks to organize the $17 billion tailoring and ready-to-stitch fabric industry by curating a network of over 50 tailors, providing seamless service to both tailors and customers. Threado has successfully served more than 500 customers and focuses on lead generation for B2B clients while establishing its operations. The business emphasizes a digital-first approach to enhance the tailoring experience, ensuring convenience and quality for its users.

Sunday

Series B in 2021
Sunday Ins Co., Ltd. is an insurance technology company based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2017. It provides a range of insurance products, including health, motor, travel, and electronics protection, through an online platform. The company aims to enhance the insurance experience by offering a user-friendly app that allows businesses and individuals to manage their insurance needs. This app facilitates access to claim data, health information, and employee welfare planning, while also streamlining claim submissions and management of employee benefits. By personalizing coverage options and simplifying the claims process, Sunday seeks to make insurance more accessible and transparent, thereby supporting sustainable living and quality healthcare for its clients.

Sunday

Series B in 2021
Sunday Ins Co., Ltd. is an insurance technology company based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2017. It provides a range of insurance products, including health, motor, travel, and electronics protection, through an online platform. The company aims to enhance the insurance experience by offering a user-friendly app that allows businesses and individuals to manage their insurance needs. This app facilitates access to claim data, health information, and employee welfare planning, while also streamlining claim submissions and management of employee benefits. By personalizing coverage options and simplifying the claims process, Sunday seeks to make insurance more accessible and transparent, thereby supporting sustainable living and quality healthcare for its clients.

Dedoco

Seed Round in 2021
Dedoco – a digital signing and document technology company that allows peer-to-peer signing, encryption and sharing of transactions for enhanced document privacy and security. Dedoco is a partner of the Government Technology Agency of Singapore, and its clientele spans across government, financial services, real estate, legal and professional services.

RPG Commerce

Series A in 2021
Developer of direct-to-consumer brands designed to build, launch, acquire, and scale an e-commerce business globally. The company builds a three-sixty-degree product that is consumer-centric, providing customers with various products in one place.

Coinomo

Seed Round in 2021
Coinomo operates as a blockchain firm. Coinomo offers OMO finance, a platform that serves as a higher-order product, catering to more seasoned crypto investors, to join and enjoy the raging waves of the crypto movement on the main street.

Licious

Series F in 2021
Licious is a path breaking concept in the Indian Food industry; aimed at solving the perennially existing problem of finding safe, delectable, trustworthy fresh meat in India. The company builds a world-class enterprise that's bound to upgrade the way the company procures, sells, buys, and consumes meat in India.

RateS

Series A in 2021
Rate is a blockchain startup focused on bridging the gaps between enterprises and blockchains. Rate is a fintech startup focused on making cross-border e-commerce accessible and more efficient for all

Karkhana.io

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of manufacturing services intended to validate engineering designs and prototype new products. The company encompasses small batch-to-volume production, box-build, and product localization that interacts with their design files and establishes an appropriate method to get them fabricated through a network of manufacturing processes, enabling businesses to scale manufacturing or localize manufacturing through business growth and digitization.

Speedoc

Series A in 2020
Speedoc Pte Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Singapore with an additional location in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, operates a platform that connects patients with medical professionals, facilitating access to healthcare in the comfort of their homes. The company offers a range of services, including house call doctors, nurses, medication delivery, telemedicine, remote diagnostics, and health monitoring, aiming to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for all individuals. Additionally, Speedoc provides solutions for managing the medical needs of corporate employees, as well as specialized services for children and foreign domestic workers. By integrating physical and digital healthcare services, Speedoc seeks to transform the traditional healthcare experience, ensuring that medical care is both efficient and convenient for everyday patients.

Sunday

Series A in 2020
Sunday Ins Co., Ltd. is an insurance technology company based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2017. It provides a range of insurance products, including health, motor, travel, and electronics protection, through an online platform. The company aims to enhance the insurance experience by offering a user-friendly app that allows businesses and individuals to manage their insurance needs. This app facilitates access to claim data, health information, and employee welfare planning, while also streamlining claim submissions and management of employee benefits. By personalizing coverage options and simplifying the claims process, Sunday seeks to make insurance more accessible and transparent, thereby supporting sustainable living and quality healthcare for its clients.

IVF Access

Series A in 2020
IVF Access is a healthcare company which is setting up clinics in India providing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments.

Validus

Series B in 2020
Validus Capital Pte. Ltd. operates an online lending marketplace that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with accredited and institutional investors. Founded in 2015 and based in Singapore, Validus is the largest SME financing platform in the country, focusing on providing short-term and medium-term financing to underserved SMEs. The platform facilitates early approval for loans, offers competitive interest rates, and allows for revenue growth. Investors benefit from a range of options without onboarding fees and can minimize risk through fractionalization and portfolio management. Validus employs data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance its services and aims to promote inclusive growth for SMEs across the ASEAN region, with operations also in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has received necessary registrations in its regional markets.

Recko

Series A in 2020
Recko Software Private Limited specializes in artificial intelligence-driven reconciliation of digital transactions for various industries, including food tech, e-commerce, transportation, fintech, insurance, and banking. Founded in 2017 and based in Bengaluru, India, the company offers a SaaS-based product that automates the reconciliation process, allowing organizations to maintain detailed records of transactions and commercial contracts. By connecting with payment gateways, banks, and merchants' order management systems through APIs, Recko's software enables businesses to efficiently track receivables, monitor cash flow, and identify discrepancies in settlements. This solution addresses the challenges posed by the increasing volume of digital transactions, helping enterprises ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial operations without requiring extensive coding expertise.

StoreHub

Series A in 2020
StoreHub Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian company that specializes in developing cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) systems tailored for retailers and food and beverage businesses. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, the company provides tools that facilitate real-time reporting, inventory management, and customer data collection. Its POS systems are designed to support various functionalities, including managing goods and services tax, tracking buyer activity, customizing receipts, and applying discounts and promotions. StoreHub serves a diverse clientele, including boutiques, food trucks, cafes, and franchises, helping them digitize operations and enhance revenue growth. Over the years, the company has expanded its reach to over 12,000 businesses across Southeast Asia, with offices in Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Manila, and Bangkok.

Licious

Series E in 2019
Licious is a path breaking concept in the Indian Food industry; aimed at solving the perennially existing problem of finding safe, delectable, trustworthy fresh meat in India. The company builds a world-class enterprise that's bound to upgrade the way the company procures, sells, buys, and consumes meat in India.

Active.Ai

Series A in 2019
Active.Ai has built an advanced, proprietary conversational AI platform that can be easily deployed for financial institutions, insurance companies and capital markets. Triniti, their artificial intelligence engine, has been built to create meaningful, intuitive engagement for the end user across multiple apertures like messaging, voice and IOT devices. Built from the ground up to specifically meet the needs of financial institutions, insurance companies and capital markets—utilizing Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing and Natural Language Generation—Triniti has an industry context that is unmatched for intuitive connection with the end user. Moreover, this solution is underpinned with the knowledge and expertise of an executive team with over 60 years of senior-level industry experience, and the deep understanding of the strategic and operational challenges their clients are working to address. Active.ai is arriving just in time for financial institutions, insurance companies and capital markets who are evolving quickly to remain relevant to changing customer expectations. Using advanced conversational AI, we see an exciting opportunity to create a natural dialogue and more meaningful connections with people in their everyday micro-conversations.

GlowRoad

Series B in 2019
GlowRoad is a social selling platform that focuses on providing earning opportunities for Indian women and small businesses. The mobile application facilitates online retailers and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to earn income by promoting selected products and services within their social networks, both online and offline. The platform primarily attracts users such as housewives and graduate students, allowing them to sell goods within their communities and among friends and family. This model enables individuals to generate income from home without requiring any initial investment, thus creating a secure and accessible environment for entrepreneurship.

HappyFresh

Series C in 2019
HappyFresh is an online grocery platform operating in Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Founded in 2014, it enables customers to shop for a variety of grocery products from local supermarkets with ease. The company employs its own delivery fleet and staff, who are responsible for selecting and delivering fresh groceries directly to consumers' doorsteps. By partnering with established grocery stores, HappyFresh provides a convenient service that allows users to order their essential items efficiently.

TurnKey Lender

Series A in 2019
Turnkey Lender develops cloud-based loan management solutions aimed at automating the lending processes for non-bank lenders and microfinance institutions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, the company provides a comprehensive suite of modular tools that cover loan origination, underwriting, servicing, risk management, debt collection, and regulatory compliance. Its platform supports a wide range of loan products, including consumer loans, microfinance, payday loans, auto loans, mortgages, and various alternative lending categories. With features that integrate artificial neural network-based credit scoring and mobile-based evaluations, Turnkey Lender facilitates a fully automated lending experience for small and mid-sized lenders, making it accessible in over 40 countries. The company's mission includes lowering technology barriers in lending and promoting financial inclusion by offering a user-friendly, no-code software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform.

Validus

Series B in 2019
Validus Capital Pte. Ltd. operates an online lending marketplace that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with accredited and institutional investors. Founded in 2015 and based in Singapore, Validus is the largest SME financing platform in the country, focusing on providing short-term and medium-term financing to underserved SMEs. The platform facilitates early approval for loans, offers competitive interest rates, and allows for revenue growth. Investors benefit from a range of options without onboarding fees and can minimize risk through fractionalization and portfolio management. Validus employs data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance its services and aims to promote inclusive growth for SMEs across the ASEAN region, with operations also in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has received necessary registrations in its regional markets.

Warung Pintar

Series A in 2019
Warung Pintar is a micro retail technology company focused on enhancing the livelihoods of street vendors and underserved communities in Indonesia. By offering smart kiosk stores, Warung Pintar transforms traditional stalls with modern features such as digital point-of-sale systems, free Wi-Fi, and LCD screens. This technological integration not only improves the appearance and functionality of vendor stalls but also provides essential support for individuals seeking to establish their own businesses. Additionally, the company facilitates access to funding and land for aspiring shop owners, fostering financial inclusion and community engagement. Through data processing and analysis, Warung Pintar creates opportunities for social security and behavior monitoring, ultimately aiming to empower grassroots populations and stimulate economic growth in their communities.

Housejoy

Series B in 2018
Housejoy is an online platform designed to assist homeowners in finding and booking reliable service providers for various household needs. The platform connects users with local technicians specializing in services such as plumbing, electrical work, home cleaning, beauty treatments, and computer repairs. By streamlining the process of hiring professionals, Housejoy aims to enhance the customer experience, making it easier for homeowners to access quality services at competitive prices. This approach not only addresses the challenges of sourcing trustworthy service providers but also simplifies scheduling and booking for users.

Get

Seed Round in 2018
Get is a ledger app for people who live their lives on their smartphones, and is targeted at people who want to get things done in a click and who don’t see the need for excels & cash. Get is focused on building the best cash management account in the world and ultimately working with a range of other providers so that Get can be an intelligent hub for your entire financial life, earlier on.

Licious

Series C in 2018
Licious is a path breaking concept in the Indian Food industry; aimed at solving the perennially existing problem of finding safe, delectable, trustworthy fresh meat in India. The company builds a world-class enterprise that's bound to upgrade the way the company procures, sells, buys, and consumes meat in India.

Kissht

Series C in 2018
Kissht is a financial technology platform that offers instant credit solutions for consumers, facilitating purchases at both online and offline digital points of sale. Operated by Onemi Technology Solutions Private Limited, the platform features easily integrable gateway APIs that allow merchants to incorporate seamless credit access into their checkout processes. Kissht employs a proprietary self-learning algorithm to evaluate customers' credit profiles based on their digital footprints, enabling the rapid processing of loan applications. This approach ensures that users can access a variety of financing options with flexible repayment plans, aiming to provide a swift and hassle-free lending experience across India.

CloudCherry

Series A in 2018
CloudCherry is the next generation Experience Management platform that is disrupting the way organizations listen to the Voice of Customer. Through CloudCherry’s flexible, customizable, self-serve solution, businesses today can be present at every step of today’s complex customer journeys, and listen to customers through a variety of ways. Today, leading global organizations deploy and scale their experience management program with CloudCherry quicker than any other solution. The product offers out-of-the-box integrations with existing business applications, delivers predictive, prescriptive insights that enable business leaders to better understand customer needs, and derive tangible business outcomes that can help drive true ROI. CloudCherry is based out of Salt Lake City, with offices in Singapore, India & Dubai. The company is backed by Vertex Ventures, CISCO Investments & IDG Ventures India, The Chennai Angels & Capillary Technologies.

Cicil

Series A in 2018
PT Cicil Solusi Mitra Teknologi is a Jakarta-based company that has developed a financing platform aimed at supporting students in their educational pursuits. The platform facilitates education loans tailored for university students and educational institutions, addressing their specific credit needs. It assists students in completing loan applications and evaluating their credit scores to secure financing. Additionally, Cicil enables students to make installment payments for essential educational items, such as tuition fees and laptops, through various e-commerce platforms, eliminating the need for credit cards. This approach provides accessible financial solutions, helping students manage their educational expenses effectively.

Sunday

Series A in 2018
Sunday Ins Co., Ltd. is an insurance technology company based in Bangkok, Thailand, founded in 2017. It provides a range of insurance products, including health, motor, travel, and electronics protection, through an online platform. The company aims to enhance the insurance experience by offering a user-friendly app that allows businesses and individuals to manage their insurance needs. This app facilitates access to claim data, health information, and employee welfare planning, while also streamlining claim submissions and management of employee benefits. By personalizing coverage options and simplifying the claims process, Sunday seeks to make insurance more accessible and transparent, thereby supporting sustainable living and quality healthcare for its clients.

Hansel.io

Series A in 2018
Hansel.io, founded in 2015 and based in Bengaluru, India, specializes in enhancing user engagement for mobile applications through its product experience platform. The company provides a no-code toolkit that allows product managers to create alternative product flows, thereby reducing user drop-offs. By collecting and utilizing data that is often siloed, Hansel.io enables granular segmentation and the deployment of targeted experiments through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. The platform focuses on optimizing the entire product funnel by implementing contextual nudges and walkthroughs, helping teams improve user activation and conversion rates effectively.

Warung Pintar

Seed Round in 2018
Warung Pintar is a micro retail technology company focused on enhancing the livelihoods of street vendors and underserved communities in Indonesia. By offering smart kiosk stores, Warung Pintar transforms traditional stalls with modern features such as digital point-of-sale systems, free Wi-Fi, and LCD screens. This technological integration not only improves the appearance and functionality of vendor stalls but also provides essential support for individuals seeking to establish their own businesses. Additionally, the company facilitates access to funding and land for aspiring shop owners, fostering financial inclusion and community engagement. Through data processing and analysis, Warung Pintar creates opportunities for social security and behavior monitoring, ultimately aiming to empower grassroots populations and stimulate economic growth in their communities.

Socash

Series A in 2018
Socash Pte Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that provides a digital platform facilitating cash transactions without the need for traditional ATMs. Established in 2015, it allows users to withdraw and deposit cash by placing orders at local merchants or neighborhood shops, effectively transforming these locations into virtual ATMs. This innovative approach not only enhances cash circulation but also helps shop owners attract more customers and generate additional income. Socash operates across Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, bridging the gap between cash and digital payments while offering scalable last-mile banking and payment services. The company's infrastructure leverages the sharing economy to connect banks with retailers, streamlining cash handling and improving customer access to financial services.

Hotelogix

Venture Round in 2018
Hotelogix operates a cloud-based hotel property management platform designed for independent hotels, hotel chains, resorts, inns, and other mid-sized hospitality businesses. The platform offers a user-friendly interface that allows properties to manage bookings and operations efficiently, including front desk services, point of sale, and housekeeping. By providing a pay-as-you-go model, Hotelogix eliminates the need for significant upfront investments and infrastructure costs. Its system integrates with online booking networks and facilitates reservations, payments, and comprehensive reporting, supporting management in areas such as pricing, revenue, and guest reviews across multiple languages and currencies. The streamlined approach helps hotels enhance their operational efficiency and customer service.

StoreHub

Series A in 2018
StoreHub Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian company that specializes in developing cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) systems tailored for retailers and food and beverage businesses. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, the company provides tools that facilitate real-time reporting, inventory management, and customer data collection. Its POS systems are designed to support various functionalities, including managing goods and services tax, tracking buyer activity, customizing receipts, and applying discounts and promotions. StoreHub serves a diverse clientele, including boutiques, food trucks, cafes, and franchises, helping them digitize operations and enhance revenue growth. Over the years, the company has expanded its reach to over 12,000 businesses across Southeast Asia, with offices in Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Manila, and Bangkok.

Active.Ai

Series A in 2017
Active.Ai has built an advanced, proprietary conversational AI platform that can be easily deployed for financial institutions, insurance companies and capital markets. Triniti, their artificial intelligence engine, has been built to create meaningful, intuitive engagement for the end user across multiple apertures like messaging, voice and IOT devices. Built from the ground up to specifically meet the needs of financial institutions, insurance companies and capital markets—utilizing Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing and Natural Language Generation—Triniti has an industry context that is unmatched for intuitive connection with the end user. Moreover, this solution is underpinned with the knowledge and expertise of an executive team with over 60 years of senior-level industry experience, and the deep understanding of the strategic and operational challenges their clients are working to address. Active.ai is arriving just in time for financial institutions, insurance companies and capital markets who are evolving quickly to remain relevant to changing customer expectations. Using advanced conversational AI, we see an exciting opportunity to create a natural dialogue and more meaningful connections with people in their everyday micro-conversations.

Synup

Series A in 2017
Synup Inc. is a company specializing in SaaS-based solutions that assist businesses in managing their online listings, reputation, and local search analytics. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Synup provides tools for search engine optimization and marketing that ensure business profiles on platforms like Google, Bing, and Yelp remain up-to-date and accurate. By automating the management of business information, Synup helps companies enhance customer experience by providing essential details such as location, hours, menu, and inventory. Furthermore, Synup's technology serves as the data layer for various popular services, including Google Search, Apple's Siri, and Amazon Alexa, thereby extending its impact across multiple digital platforms.

17 Media

Venture Round in 2017
17Media was established in 2015 in Taiwan. Having raised $10m during Series A, 17Media is considered as one of the fastest growing startups in Asia. 17app is a social media app that enables you to livestream, share photos, upload videos and interact with streamers. Celebrities, actors and singers are all live on the app, join us and interact with them. Who knows, you might be the next internet celebrity!

TurnKey Lender

Series A in 2017
Turnkey Lender develops cloud-based loan management solutions aimed at automating the lending processes for non-bank lenders and microfinance institutions. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore, the company provides a comprehensive suite of modular tools that cover loan origination, underwriting, servicing, risk management, debt collection, and regulatory compliance. Its platform supports a wide range of loan products, including consumer loans, microfinance, payday loans, auto loans, mortgages, and various alternative lending categories. With features that integrate artificial neural network-based credit scoring and mobile-based evaluations, Turnkey Lender facilitates a fully automated lending experience for small and mid-sized lenders, making it accessible in over 40 countries. The company's mission includes lowering technology barriers in lending and promoting financial inclusion by offering a user-friendly, no-code software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform.

DBmaestro

Series A in 2017
DBmaestro Ltd. is an enterprise software development company specializing in database automation solutions. Founded in 2015, the company provides DBmaestro TeamWork, a comprehensive platform for database change management and deployment automation. This solution includes features such as development process management, policy enforcement, merge and deployment automation, Agile team collaboration, security enhancements, and continuous integration and delivery capabilities. DBmaestro’s technology aims to reduce unplanned database downtime through automatic drift prevention and customizable role management, while also offering a complete audit trail for enhanced oversight. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, government, retail, and telecommunications, among others. Headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Burlington, Massachusetts; Berkshire, United Kingdom; and Israel, DBmaestro has positioned itself as a key player in the IT market by delivering effective database management solutions that support developers, database administrators, and change release managers.

Nium

Series B in 2017
Nium is an advanced payments platform redefining the way consumers and businesses send, spend, and receive funds across borders. Nium’s goal is to make the movement of money seamless through being a universal plug for financial services. The company uses agile, elegant, and modular solutions for complex business problems. Be it an Individual, new-age digital bank, or a traditional industry behemoth, Nium pride itself on creating financial infrastructure for every level of sophistication​.​ Nium has created a payment mesh in Asia, which is being leveraged by individuals and corporates. The company also offers a configurable, multi-featured platform MassPay that helps corporate and SME users to manage and control their high-volume remittances to multiple beneficiaries in multiple currencies via a seamless process, enabling them to reduce cross-border money transfer costs by up to 80%. The company is licensed in the EU, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, and Singapore. It is backed by marquee investors such as Vertex Ventures, Fullerton Financial Holdings, Global Founders Capital, GSR Ventures, and SBI-FMO Ventures. Its services and business model have been recognized on prestigious platforms such as Singapore Fintech Festival and India Fintech Awards in 2017.

Validus

Venture Round in 2017
Validus Capital Pte. Ltd. operates an online lending marketplace that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with accredited and institutional investors. Founded in 2015 and based in Singapore, Validus is the largest SME financing platform in the country, focusing on providing short-term and medium-term financing to underserved SMEs. The platform facilitates early approval for loans, offers competitive interest rates, and allows for revenue growth. Investors benefit from a range of options without onboarding fees and can minimize risk through fractionalization and portfolio management. Validus employs data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance its services and aims to promote inclusive growth for SMEs across the ASEAN region, with operations also in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has received necessary registrations in its regional markets.
Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange is a pioneering platform based in Singapore that facilitates the trading of diamonds as a commodity through an electronic marketplace. Established to enhance the global diamond trade, it offers a unique mechanism for price discovery and increased liquidity, allowing investors to engage in buying and selling diamonds electronically. The Exchange provides various services, including portfolio investment opportunities for private investors, family offices, and investment funds, enabling them to acquire diamonds at wholesale prices. Additionally, it offers high-value depository services, logistics solutions, insurance, and escrow services, ensuring the security of transactions. The platform allows buyers to place bids based on price or time priority and provides access to certified stones, establishing a transparent trading environment. With strategic alliances with key industry players, the Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange aims to revolutionize the diamond market by integrating advanced exchange technology into diamond trading.

Ace Turtle

Series A in 2017
Ace Turtle Services Pvt Ltd is a technology and services company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in e-commerce and multichannel solutions for brands and retailers. Established in 2013, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates online and offline retail channels, facilitating automated omnichannel fulfillment. Its services include technology, logistics, customer support, and marketing, aimed at improving the post-click commerce experience. Ace Turtle's enterprise solutions enable businesses to optimize inventory management, enhance margins, and increase in-store traffic through a robust order management system. The company also provides marketing solutions focused on proximity, augmented, and performance marketing, allowing brands to extend their reach into new markets and business models. With an additional office in Singapore, Ace Turtle is committed to helping brands and retailers navigate the complexities of omnichannel transformation.

Flutura

Series A in 2017
Flutura Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a decision sciences and analytics company based in Bengaluru, India, specializing in big data analytics. Founded in 2012, the company offers Cerebra, a versatile analytics platform that caters to various industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, utilities, and digital sectors. The platform focuses on machine-to-machine (M2M) and human-generated data, providing insights for industrial engineering, smart meters, and telecommunications. Flutura aims to enhance asset uptime and operational efficiency, particularly in oil and gas, process manufacturing, and heavy machinery sectors. Its solutions facilitate remote monitoring of industrial assets and empower companies to develop new business models, ultimately driving revenue growth and cost savings.

Spacemob

Seed Round in 2016
Spacemob Pte. Ltd. is a co-working space provider based in Singapore, established in 2016. The company focuses on creating an environment that supports individuals and businesses by offering a range of amenities, including high-speed internet, conference rooms, private phone booths, and gym facilities. Spacemob also facilitates networking opportunities through access to a member network and hosts weekly events, allowing businesses to connect and collaborate effectively. As of August 2017, Spacemob operates as a subsidiary of WeWork Management LLC, enhancing its capabilities in providing both physical and digital workspaces.

Paktor

Venture Round in 2016
Paktor Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social networking app aimed at singles in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Founded in July 2013, Paktor has quickly gained prominence, boasting over 5 million users and facilitating 5 billion profile reviews and more than 100 million matches. The flagship app allows users to customize their preferences to connect with potential matches nearby while emphasizing anonymity and usability. This approach ensures that users can interact with others who share similar interests, fostering a relaxed environment for social connections. As a subsidiary of Kollective Ventures, Paktor aims to expand its offerings within the dating vertical, enhancing user experience and developing a diverse network across its key markets.

FirstCry

Series D in 2016
FirstCry is an online platform specializing in baby and children's products, offering over 20,000 items from more than 250 renowned international and Indian brands, including Mattel, Pigeon, Pampers, and Disney. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Pune, India, the company focuses on providing a high-quality online shopping experience with competitive pricing, efficient delivery services, and responsive customer support. In addition to its retail operations, FirstCry is involved in the wholesale sector, promoting and selling baby products and fast-moving consumer goods through various business partners. The company also operates a preschool segment via franchise partnerships across India.

CloudCherry

Series A in 2016
CloudCherry is the next generation Experience Management platform that is disrupting the way organizations listen to the Voice of Customer. Through CloudCherry’s flexible, customizable, self-serve solution, businesses today can be present at every step of today’s complex customer journeys, and listen to customers through a variety of ways. Today, leading global organizations deploy and scale their experience management program with CloudCherry quicker than any other solution. The product offers out-of-the-box integrations with existing business applications, delivers predictive, prescriptive insights that enable business leaders to better understand customer needs, and derive tangible business outcomes that can help drive true ROI. CloudCherry is based out of Salt Lake City, with offices in Singapore, India & Dubai. The company is backed by Vertex Ventures, CISCO Investments & IDG Ventures India, The Chennai Angels & Capillary Technologies.

HappyFresh

Series B in 2016
HappyFresh is an online grocery platform operating in Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Founded in 2014, it enables customers to shop for a variety of grocery products from local supermarkets with ease. The company employs its own delivery fleet and staff, who are responsible for selecting and delivering fresh groceries directly to consumers' doorsteps. By partnering with established grocery stores, HappyFresh provides a convenient service that allows users to order their essential items efficiently.

Paktor

Series B in 2016
Paktor Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social networking app aimed at singles in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Founded in July 2013, Paktor has quickly gained prominence, boasting over 5 million users and facilitating 5 billion profile reviews and more than 100 million matches. The flagship app allows users to customize their preferences to connect with potential matches nearby while emphasizing anonymity and usability. This approach ensures that users can interact with others who share similar interests, fostering a relaxed environment for social connections. As a subsidiary of Kollective Ventures, Paktor aims to expand its offerings within the dating vertical, enhancing user experience and developing a diverse network across its key markets.

Nium

Series A in 2016
Nium is an advanced payments platform redefining the way consumers and businesses send, spend, and receive funds across borders. Nium’s goal is to make the movement of money seamless through being a universal plug for financial services. The company uses agile, elegant, and modular solutions for complex business problems. Be it an Individual, new-age digital bank, or a traditional industry behemoth, Nium pride itself on creating financial infrastructure for every level of sophistication​.​ Nium has created a payment mesh in Asia, which is being leveraged by individuals and corporates. The company also offers a configurable, multi-featured platform MassPay that helps corporate and SME users to manage and control their high-volume remittances to multiple beneficiaries in multiple currencies via a seamless process, enabling them to reduce cross-border money transfer costs by up to 80%. The company is licensed in the EU, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, and Singapore. It is backed by marquee investors such as Vertex Ventures, Fullerton Financial Holdings, Global Founders Capital, GSR Ventures, and SBI-FMO Ventures. Its services and business model have been recognized on prestigious platforms such as Singapore Fintech Festival and India Fintech Awards in 2017.

Xpressbees

Series A in 2016
Xpressbees is an e-commerce logistics company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Pune, India. It specializes in providing a range of logistics solutions designed to meet the needs of its partners. The company offers last-mile delivery, reverse logistics, payment collection, drop shipping, vendor management, and cross-border services. In addition, Xpressbees provides fulfillment services and tailored software solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Its platform enables same-day and next-day delivery, along with an online shipment tracking system, which helps clients ensure timely deliveries and improve customer satisfaction.

FirstCry

Series D in 2016
FirstCry is an online platform specializing in baby and children's products, offering over 20,000 items from more than 250 renowned international and Indian brands, including Mattel, Pigeon, Pampers, and Disney. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Pune, India, the company focuses on providing a high-quality online shopping experience with competitive pricing, efficient delivery services, and responsive customer support. In addition to its retail operations, FirstCry is involved in the wholesale sector, promoting and selling baby products and fast-moving consumer goods through various business partners. The company also operates a preschool segment via franchise partnerships across India.

Housejoy

Series B in 2015
Housejoy is an online platform designed to assist homeowners in finding and booking reliable service providers for various household needs. The platform connects users with local technicians specializing in services such as plumbing, electrical work, home cleaning, beauty treatments, and computer repairs. By streamlining the process of hiring professionals, Housejoy aims to enhance the customer experience, making it easier for homeowners to access quality services at competitive prices. This approach not only addresses the challenges of sourcing trustworthy service providers but also simplifies scheduling and booking for users.

HappyFresh

Series A in 2015
HappyFresh is an online grocery platform operating in Southeast Asia, specifically in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Founded in 2014, it enables customers to shop for a variety of grocery products from local supermarkets with ease. The company employs its own delivery fleet and staff, who are responsible for selecting and delivering fresh groceries directly to consumers' doorsteps. By partnering with established grocery stores, HappyFresh provides a convenient service that allows users to order their essential items efficiently.

Xpressbees

Seed Round in 2015
Xpressbees is an e-commerce logistics company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Pune, India. It specializes in providing a range of logistics solutions designed to meet the needs of its partners. The company offers last-mile delivery, reverse logistics, payment collection, drop shipping, vendor management, and cross-border services. In addition, Xpressbees provides fulfillment services and tailored software solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Its platform enables same-day and next-day delivery, along with an online shipment tracking system, which helps clients ensure timely deliveries and improve customer satisfaction.

Paktor

Series B in 2015
Paktor Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social networking app aimed at singles in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Founded in July 2013, Paktor has quickly gained prominence, boasting over 5 million users and facilitating 5 billion profile reviews and more than 100 million matches. The flagship app allows users to customize their preferences to connect with potential matches nearby while emphasizing anonymity and usability. This approach ensures that users can interact with others who share similar interests, fostering a relaxed environment for social connections. As a subsidiary of Kollective Ventures, Paktor aims to expand its offerings within the dating vertical, enhancing user experience and developing a diverse network across its key markets.
Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange is a pioneering platform based in Singapore that facilitates the trading of diamonds as a commodity through an electronic marketplace. Established to enhance the global diamond trade, it offers a unique mechanism for price discovery and increased liquidity, allowing investors to engage in buying and selling diamonds electronically. The Exchange provides various services, including portfolio investment opportunities for private investors, family offices, and investment funds, enabling them to acquire diamonds at wholesale prices. Additionally, it offers high-value depository services, logistics solutions, insurance, and escrow services, ensuring the security of transactions. The platform allows buyers to place bids based on price or time priority and provides access to certified stones, establishing a transparent trading environment. With strategic alliances with key industry players, the Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange aims to revolutionize the diamond market by integrating advanced exchange technology into diamond trading.

FirstCry

Series D in 2015
FirstCry is an online platform specializing in baby and children's products, offering over 20,000 items from more than 250 renowned international and Indian brands, including Mattel, Pigeon, Pampers, and Disney. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Pune, India, the company focuses on providing a high-quality online shopping experience with competitive pricing, efficient delivery services, and responsive customer support. In addition to its retail operations, FirstCry is involved in the wholesale sector, promoting and selling baby products and fast-moving consumer goods through various business partners. The company also operates a preschool segment via franchise partnerships across India.

Paktor

Series A in 2014
Paktor Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social networking app aimed at singles in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. Founded in July 2013, Paktor has quickly gained prominence, boasting over 5 million users and facilitating 5 billion profile reviews and more than 100 million matches. The flagship app allows users to customize their preferences to connect with potential matches nearby while emphasizing anonymity and usability. This approach ensures that users can interact with others who share similar interests, fostering a relaxed environment for social connections. As a subsidiary of Kollective Ventures, Paktor aims to expand its offerings within the dating vertical, enhancing user experience and developing a diverse network across its key markets.

Grab

Series C in 2014
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

PatSnap

Series A in 2014
PatSnap Pte. Ltd. operates an AI-powered Software-as-a-Service platform focused on intellectual property (IP) analytics and management. This platform is designed to assist users, even those without IP expertise, in navigating their competitive landscape by providing insights into upcoming innovations and new product opportunities. It enables users to conduct patent searches, analyze market trends, monitor competition, and manage their IP portfolios effectively. The platform features a variety of graphical analysis tools, including heat maps and citation maps, to help users visualize and interpret data. PatSnap serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, research institutions, and government agencies across various sectors such as technology, life sciences, and manufacturing. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Singapore, PatSnap has additional offices in Los Angeles, London, Beijing, Suzhou, and Shanghai, allowing it to cater to a global audience.

Grab

Series B in 2014
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

FirstCry

Series C in 2014
FirstCry is an online platform specializing in baby and children's products, offering over 20,000 items from more than 250 renowned international and Indian brands, including Mattel, Pigeon, Pampers, and Disney. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Pune, India, the company focuses on providing a high-quality online shopping experience with competitive pricing, efficient delivery services, and responsive customer support. In addition to its retail operations, FirstCry is involved in the wholesale sector, promoting and selling baby products and fast-moving consumer goods through various business partners. The company also operates a preschool segment via franchise partnerships across India.

GreenDust

Series C in 2013
Reverse Logistics Company Private Limited provides technology enabled reverse logistics solutions. The company technology platform that provides end-to-end data visibility of the returned products from point of origin to its final disposition. Reverse Logistics Company Private Limited was incorporated in 2008 and is based in New Delhi, India.

Grab

Series A in 2013
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

Biolidics

Series B in 2013
Biolidics is a medical technology company focusing on the development of cell enrichment systems which, when combined with other analytical tests, have a wide range of applications for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, treatment selection and treatment monitoring.

GreenDust

Series B in 2012
Reverse Logistics Company Private Limited provides technology enabled reverse logistics solutions. The company technology platform that provides end-to-end data visibility of the returned products from point of origin to its final disposition. Reverse Logistics Company Private Limited was incorporated in 2008 and is based in New Delhi, India.
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