Vebu Labs

Wavemaker Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2003 dual-headquartered in Los Angeles and Singapore. We have over $265M in assets under management, have invested in over 300 portfolio companies, and have consistently delivered top quartile returns to our investors. Wavemaker is the regional partner for Southern California and Southeast Asia of the Draper Venture Network (DVN), the world's leading VC collective comprising of 10 firms across 5 continents.

Alon Goren

Venture Partner

James (Buck) Jordan

Managing Partner

Mikal Khoso

Investor

Gavin Lee

General Partner

Eric Manlunas

Founder, Managing Partner of Wavemaker US and General Partner of Wavemaker SEA

Michael Mizrahi

Principal

Paul Santos

Managing Partner

John-Marshall Stubbs

Associate

Kano Takebayashi

VP, Investments

Colin Tang

Senior Associate, Investor Relations

Adrian Vanzyl

Venture Partner

Past deals in Hong Kong

ZuBlu

Funding Round in 2021
ZuBlu Ltd. operates and provides dive travel platform to search, compare and book scuba diving and underwater adventure travel in Asia. The company provides travel information for underwater rays, sharks, turtles, whale sharks, also for learning to dive, beautiful reefs, macro creatures, and photography. It's travel destinations includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Pacific, Philippines, Red Sea, and Thailand. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

uHoo

Venture Round in 2020
uHoo Limited specializes in indoor air quality sensors that monitor and analyze the air in both residential and commercial environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Shatin, Hong Kong, uHoo's technology offers personalized alerts to users, helping them understand how their air quality impacts their health. By providing actionable insights, uHoo aims to create healthier and safer living and working conditions.

ZuBlu

Seed Round in 2020
ZuBlu Ltd. operates and provides dive travel platform to search, compare and book scuba diving and underwater adventure travel in Asia. The company provides travel information for underwater rays, sharks, turtles, whale sharks, also for learning to dive, beautiful reefs, macro creatures, and photography. It's travel destinations includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Pacific, Philippines, Red Sea, and Thailand. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

uHoo

Seed Round in 2018
uHoo Limited specializes in indoor air quality sensors that monitor and analyze the air in both residential and commercial environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Shatin, Hong Kong, uHoo's technology offers personalized alerts to users, helping them understand how their air quality impacts their health. By providing actionable insights, uHoo aims to create healthier and safer living and working conditions.

Adatos A.I

Venture Round in 2018
Adatos builds and deploys elegant, prize-winning Data Intelligence solutions tailor-made for the private sector. Combining over three decades of extensive experience in Intelligence Analytic Tradecraft with advanced Deep Learning technology, Adatos delivers scale and consistent outperformance of industry benchmark metrics to valued clients in the Financial Services and Insurance industries. Our key applications lie in Customer Microsegmentation and Financial Portfolio Optimization. Adatos is a venture-backed technology company headquartered in Singapore, with a wholly-owned subsidiary in the US servicing select clients. Adatos is currently operating in Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Bambu

Series A in 2018
Bambu is a global provider of digital wealth solutions, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore. The company offers its products under the brands Intelligent Advisor, White-Label Robo, and Portfolio Builder, catering to a diverse range of sectors including banking, family offices, insurance, and asset management. Bambu's cloud-based platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and machine learning tools to simplify saving and investing for clients. The company collaborates with numerous notable financial institutions worldwide, enhancing its reputation through awards at prominent fintech events. With a commitment to growth and delivering high-quality service, Bambu has expanded its presence internationally, including subsidiaries in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, as well as representatives across the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

Gravity Supply Chain Solutions

Venture Round in 2018
Gravity Supply Chain Solutions (HK) Limited offers a cloud-based platform designed to enhance supply chain management and logistics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Telegraph Bay, Hong Kong, with additional offices in the United Kingdom and Australia, the company provides a suite of integrated applications known as Gravity. These applications facilitate the planning, execution, and optimization of supply chains, addressing the complexities of modern consumer demands. Additionally, Gravity features a service called CONCEPT TO COMMERCE, which connects end-to-end supply chains through advanced technologies, including cloud computing, big data analytics, predictive modeling, and mobile solutions.

GIZTIX

Series A in 2017
GIZTIX Company Limited operates an online logistics marketplace that connects businesses with transporters across Asia. Founded in 2015 and based in Bangkok, Thailand, GIZTIX allows users to compare transportation prices, book shipping services for both domestic and international logistics, and manage shipments and invoices through a single platform. The service covers a wide range of destinations, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Japan, Laos, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore. In addition to facilitating quick truck sourcing, GIZTIX helps fleet owners enhance their operational efficiency through its transportation management system (TMS) software. By streamlining logistics processes and leveraging data analytics, GIZTIX aims to optimize delivery speed and scalability in the trucking market.

OpenPort

Venture Round in 2017
We are the first neutral mobile platform for enterprise supply chain management in emerging markets, directly connecting shippers and carriers in order to reduce cost, improve performance and drive continuous supply chain optimization. Our extensive portfolio of mobile and cloud based logistics products connects orders from multinationals' ERP systems across an unbroken chain of custody to a ‘Proof of Delivery’ app on the carrier’s mobile phone. OpenPort offers a unique marketplace model with open costs and provider performance ratings, coupled with a 4PL Dashboard to unlock the value of multi-market sales growth to new consumers. Our fully scalable platform enables a direct data relationship with the actual transport provider thereby improving EBIT by millions of USD per year for multinational companies, while empowering local carriers with growth opportunities through clear performance metrics and a direct data relationship with their customer.

engageSPARK

Seed Round in 2017
engageSPARK Limited operates an online platform which allows users to build interactive voice messaging (IVR) and two-way SMS campaigns. The platform enables users to create, send, receive, and manage messages through multiple communication channels such as SMS, voice, email, social media, and fax. The platform also allows users to create curriculums, surveys, systems generated auto replies, and webhooks. The company serves several industries which include media and advertising, disaster readiness and risk reduction, business process outsourcing (BPO), and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG). The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Cebu City, the Philippines. The company has additional offices in Manila, the Philippines; Grandville, Michigan; and Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Lynk

Series A in 2017
Lynk is a knowledge networking platform that aims to democratize access to expertise by utilizing artificial intelligence and a diverse team of professionals. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a global presence, with operations in various major cities including Singapore, New York, and London, and serves clients in over fourteen languages. Lynk provides a platform where knowledge seekers, builders, and sharers can connect and amplify business insights. It offers tools for knowledge workers, such as private marketplaces and workflow solutions that streamline engagements. Additionally, Lynk incorporates a token mechanism to incentivize participation and contribution, enabling clients to unlock the economic potential of collaborative knowledge sharing. Through its innovative approach, Lynk seeks to facilitate connections that enhance the impact of expertise across different industries and time zones.

OpenPort

Venture Round in 2017
We are the first neutral mobile platform for enterprise supply chain management in emerging markets, directly connecting shippers and carriers in order to reduce cost, improve performance and drive continuous supply chain optimization. Our extensive portfolio of mobile and cloud based logistics products connects orders from multinationals' ERP systems across an unbroken chain of custody to a ‘Proof of Delivery’ app on the carrier’s mobile phone. OpenPort offers a unique marketplace model with open costs and provider performance ratings, coupled with a 4PL Dashboard to unlock the value of multi-market sales growth to new consumers. Our fully scalable platform enables a direct data relationship with the actual transport provider thereby improving EBIT by millions of USD per year for multinational companies, while empowering local carriers with growth opportunities through clear performance metrics and a direct data relationship with their customer.

Adatos A.I

Venture Round in 2017
Adatos builds and deploys elegant, prize-winning Data Intelligence solutions tailor-made for the private sector. Combining over three decades of extensive experience in Intelligence Analytic Tradecraft with advanced Deep Learning technology, Adatos delivers scale and consistent outperformance of industry benchmark metrics to valued clients in the Financial Services and Insurance industries. Our key applications lie in Customer Microsegmentation and Financial Portfolio Optimization. Adatos is a venture-backed technology company headquartered in Singapore, with a wholly-owned subsidiary in the US servicing select clients. Adatos is currently operating in Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Oddle

Venture Round in 2017
Oddle is an online food ordering platform that facilitates the management of delivery and takeout orders for restaurants. Founded in 2013 and based in Singapore, the company provides a comprehensive solution that integrates order aggregation, outlet operations, logistics, and customer relationship management. The platform processes orders from various channels, including websites, social media, phone calls, and emails, and alerts outlet staff through an iPad application. Restaurants can utilize the backend system to gain insights into customer behavior and analyze sales reports. Oddle serves a diverse portfolio of over 500 restaurants across several regions, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan, and is utilized by notable food chains such as Paul Bakery, Shangri-La, Holiday Inn, Lady M, Pizza Express, and Dunkin Donuts.

Oddle

Venture Round in 2016
Oddle is an online food ordering platform that facilitates the management of delivery and takeout orders for restaurants. Founded in 2013 and based in Singapore, the company provides a comprehensive solution that integrates order aggregation, outlet operations, logistics, and customer relationship management. The platform processes orders from various channels, including websites, social media, phone calls, and emails, and alerts outlet staff through an iPad application. Restaurants can utilize the backend system to gain insights into customer behavior and analyze sales reports. Oddle serves a diverse portfolio of over 500 restaurants across several regions, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan, and is utilized by notable food chains such as Paul Bakery, Shangri-La, Holiday Inn, Lady M, Pizza Express, and Dunkin Donuts.

DFR Asia

Seed Round in 2015
DFR is a digital media venture studio. DFR conceives, builds, and assumes ownership and execution responsibility for new ventures from inception. DFR is the first company in the world to deploy the emerging studio model in Asia, and the first venture studio dedicated exclusively to digital media.

Lynk

Seed Round in 2015
Lynk is a knowledge networking platform that aims to democratize access to expertise by utilizing artificial intelligence and a diverse team of professionals. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a global presence, with operations in various major cities including Singapore, New York, and London, and serves clients in over fourteen languages. Lynk provides a platform where knowledge seekers, builders, and sharers can connect and amplify business insights. It offers tools for knowledge workers, such as private marketplaces and workflow solutions that streamline engagements. Additionally, Lynk incorporates a token mechanism to incentivize participation and contribution, enabling clients to unlock the economic potential of collaborative knowledge sharing. Through its innovative approach, Lynk seeks to facilitate connections that enhance the impact of expertise across different industries and time zones.

Craftyful

Venture Round in 2013
Craftyful.com is the world's largest crafts supplies store, stocking ribbons, beads, buttons, fabrics, charms and zippers at the lowest prices available. We pride ourselves in our friendly and efficient service and our lowest price guarantee - where if you find a product we carry cheaper somewhere else, we'll match it and give you an additional 20% off! Free shipping for orders $20 and above. Craftyful.com ships internationally.

Frenzoo

Venture Round in 2012
Frenzoo is a mobile game startup creating a new class of 3D lifestyle games for girls and women. The company’s offerings include the hit Me Girl™ series, enjoyed by millions around the world. The company's app is based on a flexible and innovative avatar technology platform that brings characters to life.

Chikka

Venture Round in 2002
Chikka is a wireless applications and services provider, designing and powering mobile instant messaging, mobile email, mobile payments via airtime credits transfer, Free-Reply SMS as well as Collect SMS, and mobile content. The company provides various mobile applications to extend and enhance the web experience of online communities. Founded as Chikka.com in 2000, the company's flagship is Chikka Text Messenger, an online instant messenger that integrates mobile features via SMS. On its fourth version release today, the Chikka Messenger supports free SMS delivery to mobile phones in 9 countries including the US, UK, Italy, India, Hong Kong and the Philippines; MMS delivery from a computer to mobile phones and is interoperable with Google Talk. The company also recently released the web version of the Chikka Text Messenger which can be accessed in Chikka.com and also sends SMS to an expanded list of mobile networks worldwide. The Chikka Text Messenger for the web is compatible with other major IM networks including Yahoo!, MSN, Google Talk, and ICQ. Chikka is a CMMI Maturity Level 5 organization with one or more services live in over 30 mobile operators in 17 countries. Chikka is distinguished by the high and universal utility of its products, generating and sustaining mobile value-added service revenues that have made it both sensible and strategic for network operators to partner with Asia’s premier mobile enabler.