Novo Tellus PE Fund I

Novo Tellus PE Fund I is managed by Novo Tellus Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in Singapore, with an additional office in Beijing, China. Founded in 2010, the firm specializes in control buyout investments in small and medium-sized companies primarily within Southeast Asia. It focuses on various transaction types, including privatizations, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth equity. Novo Tellus targets sectors such as information technology, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and clean technology, employing a "buy and build" investment strategy. This approach aims to create value by leveraging the team’s extensive experience in company building, working closely with management teams and business owners to foster organic growth and facilitate strategic acquisitions.

Austin Xibin Cai

VP

Roger Liew

Senior Associate

Kee Way Lim

Operating Partner

Irwin Lim

Operating Partner & Chief Financial Officer

Wai Loke

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Keith Hsiang-Wen Toh

Partner

Sam Tsui

Partner

Pei Shan Wong

Sr vice president

Andrew Yeo

Co-Founder, Director and MD

7 past transactions

Tessolve Semiconductor

Private Equity Round in 2021
Tessolve is a semiconductor IC test engineering solution provider for logic, high-speed digital, RF, analog, power, mixed-signal and memory technologies, including System-On-a-Chip (SoC) or System-In-Package (SiP) devices that go into wireless, broadband, network / fiber optics, and other consumer markets. We offer best-in-class test services to semiconductor companies through technical excellence and operational expertise. Our test floor is versatile, enhancing continuously with adaptation of new test technology, resulting in time and cost reduction, and improvement in overall productivity. Tessolve has invested in multiple Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) and supporting equipment to meet the growing complexity in device test requirements. We engage our experienced test consultants from the preliminary stages of your product development cycle all the way to final stages of successful tape out. Our involvement in your device development cycle reduces your burden, time and cost. Tessolve is probably the only independent company with over 350+ test engineering resources offering total solutions for IC test engineering. Tessolve is not affiliated to any ATE company and therefore ensures customer objectives of lowest cost of test and maximum test coverage, which are met by choosing the most optimal test systems. Our independence from sub-cons permits us to transfer ownership of all IP and hardware to you, the end customer, giving you the freedom to choose the most optimal and best performing sub-con for production ramp up.

Grand Venture Technology

Private Equity Round in 2021
Grand Venture Technology Limited manufactures precision machining and sheet metal components and modules in Singapore, Malaysia, the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Life sciences, electronics and others; and Semiconductor. The Life sciences, electronics and others segment is involved in manufacturing of components of mass spectrometers and liquid chromatography instruments used for various laboratories testing and pharmaceutical applications, as well as the assembly of modules. The Semiconductor segment manufactures electrical components and devices, such as transistors and diodes. The company offers precision machining services, such as metals, engineering plastics, ceramic, quartz, and sub-micron machining, as well as manufactures vacuum parts; sheet metal fabrication, including cutting/laser cutting, CNC bending, CNC turret punching, welding and robotic magnesium inert gas welding, and wet painting/powder coating. It also provides modular, electromechanical, mechatronics, and cleanroom assemblies, as well as testing services. The company serves semiconductor, electronics, analytical life sciences, medical and industrial automation industries. Grand Venture Technology Limited was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Singapore. Grand Venture Technology Limited is a subsidiary of Metalbank Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Procurri

Acquisition in 2019
Beginning with the end in mind to lead the global market in providing enterprise data centre equipment and services, Procurri derives its name from the Latin word 'procurro', which means 'leading the pack'. Headquartered in Singapore, Procurri has an extensive reach spanning more than 80 countries, and serves as an aggregator for enterprise hardware and services globally. This is achieved through our distinctive competencies across our converged network that spans the technology, finance, and logistics domains, which are driven by our visionary approach to business. As a leading global independent provider of data centre equipment and lifecycle services, Procurri has demonstrated success in solving data centre challenges across all major industries. Our commitment to business excellence is underscored by our worldwide footprint, sound methodology, highly-experienced professionals and process-driven support infrastructure. With a single-minded approach in support and service delivery, we offer consistent quality services and value throughout the globe, providing you with desired business outcomes.

ISDN Holdings

Acquisition in 2019
ISDN provides advanced industrial automation solutions to over 10,000 customers in China and Southeast Asia. It provides solutions that drive higher automation at manufacturing, medical, transportation and other industrial companies. ISDN combines strategic relationships with technology providers globally with its in-house engineering expertise to deliver tailored automation solutions to customers.

Luma Investments Limited

Private Equity Round in 2013
Luma Investments Limited is a private equity backed holding company that is focused on establishing segment leaders in high-output.

AEM Holdings

Acquisition in 2012
AEM Holdings Ltd. provides handling and test solutions to the most advanced manufacturers. We help our customers deliver many of the most successful products in the 5G economy including microprocessors, high speed communications, IOT devices, and solar cells.

Amsino International

Private Equity Round in 2008
Amsino Medical Group is a US-domiciled private company that develops, manufactures, and markets FDA Class I and Class II medical disposable products. Amsino markets its products under the AmSure brand as well as providing contract manufacturing services.