Temasek Holdings

Temasek Holdings is an investment company based in Singapore, founded in 1974, with a diverse portfolio valued at approximately S$242 billion. The firm invests across various sectors, including telecommunications, media and technology, financial services, transportation, consumer products, real estate, life sciences, agriculture, and energy. Temasek's investment strategy is guided by long-term trends, focusing on themes such as transforming economies, rising middle-income populations, and emerging champions. Its investment structure includes a mix of liquid assets, listed and unlisted holdings, and private equity, reflecting a commitment to being a significant shareholder in both local and international businesses. Temasek Capital Management, a subsidiary, specializes in private equity and mid-stage technology and life sciences investments, further enhancing Temasek's global investment footprint.

John Marren

Senior Managing Director

Lim Ming Pey

Associate Director

Past deals in Series G

ShareChat

Series G in 2021
ShareChat is an Indian social media startup. It offers the content consumption and sharing platform only in Indian vernacular languages to cater to over 1.17 billion wireless network users of India. It is available in 15 Indian languages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Farmer Business Network

Series G in 2021
Farmer Business Network (FBN) is an independent agronomic information network designed to enhance the livelihoods of farmers by making data accessible and useful. Leveraging data science and machine learning, FBN offers its members unbiased insights about their fields, drawing on billions of data points collected from a vast network of farmers. The platform provides valuable resources such as product performance analytics, benchmarking, and predictive insights based on real-world agricultural data. By connecting farmers across the United States, FBN helps them achieve input savings, gain profitable insights, and secure better crop prices, ultimately fostering a collaborative environment that benefits the agricultural community.

Yuanfudao

Series G in 2020
Founded in 2012, Yuanfudao is the largest online live courseplatform servicing primary and secondary school students in China. With a paying userbase of over 1 million, Yuanfudao offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning fromprimary school English, Mathematical Olympiad to all-subject courses in secondaryschool. Its unique online feature and large pool of quality teachers enable students toaccess live online tutoring at home taught by national renowned teachers, benefitinghundreds of thousands of students across the country.

Impossible Foods

Series G in 2020
Impossible Foods Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and producing plant-based substitutes for meat and dairy products, including items like burgers and cheeses. Founded in 2011 by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino, the company focuses on recreating the taste and texture of traditional animal-based foods using specific proteins and nutrients derived from greens, seeds, and grains. Impossible Foods sells its products primarily through restaurants and online in the United States. The company, originally named Maraxi, Inc., rebranded in May 2014 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Roblox

Series G in 2020
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that enables users to create and share immersive digital experiences. Founded in 2004 by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Roblox allows players to imagine, create, and interact within a vast array of 3D environments designed by a global community of developers using Roblox Studio. The platform attracts millions of users daily, particularly those under 18, who engage in play, learning, and socialization. Its popularity is largely fueled by word-of-mouth recommendations, reflecting the strong community-driven nature of the platform. With multiple office locations, Roblox continues to evolve as a hub for creativity and connection among players worldwide.

C2FO

Series G in 2019
C2FO operates an online B2B marketplace that facilitates early payments, providing businesses with tools to manage accounts payable and accounts receivable effectively. As the first working capital market globally, C2FO enhances efficiency by seamlessly connecting suppliers and buyers in a risk-free environment. This platform empowers suppliers to take control of their cash flow while allowing buyers to improve their financial performance, including increases in EBITDA and gross margins. By fostering these interactions, C2FO contributes to the overall financial health of supply chains, creating a more dynamic and responsive marketplace for working capital.

DoorDash

Series G in 2019
DoorDash, Inc. operates a logistics platform that connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a marketplace that offers various services to help merchants with customer acquisition, delivery, analytics, merchandising, payment processing, and customer support. Through its DoorDash Drive service, the company also offers a white-label logistics solution. With a focus on transforming local businesses, DoorDash connects customers with their favorite restaurants in over 600 cities, enhancing the last-mile delivery infrastructure and fostering community connections.

BILL

Series G in 2017
Bill.com is a provider of cloud-based software designed to simplify and automate back-office financial operations for small and midsize businesses globally. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to enhance connections between businesses and their suppliers and clients, facilitating the management of cash inflows and outflows. Bill.com offers a suite of software-as-a-service products that automate accounts payable and receivable transactions, aiming to improve operational efficiency. The company also provides onboarding support, ongoing training, and assistance to ensure users can effectively implement their solutions. Bill.com collaborates with numerous prominent financial institutions and accounting firms, gaining endorsements from industry organizations. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Bill.com has received multiple awards for its workplace culture and innovation.

Zomato

Series G in 2015
Zomato is a global food aggregator and online restaurant guide headquartered in New Delhi, India. Founded in 2008, the platform connects users to a vast network of restaurants, allowing them to discover, rate, and review dining options while facilitating meal orders and deliveries. Zomato serves over 55 million users across 24 countries, providing detailed restaurant information and enabling customers to create personalized networks for trusted food recommendations. The company's subsidiary, Zomato Base, offers a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) system tailored for restaurants, featuring tools for menu management, inventory control, customer relationship management, and real-time analytics. Zomato has garnered support from numerous investors, enhancing its capacity to operate in diverse markets, including the United Arab Emirates.

VANCL

Series G in 2014
VANCL retails apparel, accessories, footwear, luggage, and textiles online. It markets shirts, T-shirts, trousers, pants, shorts, dresses, silk ties, belts, caps, scarves, sunglasses, shoes, sandals, socks, handbags, luggage, backpacks, bedsheets, and towels. VANCL has both online and physical stores. Chen Nian founded it in 2007, with its headquarters in Beijing in China.