Gobi Partners

Gobi Fund II, established in 2008 and managed by Gobi Partners, is a venture capital fund based in Beijing, China, focused on early-stage investments in the software and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors across Asia. Gobi Partners, founded in 2002, has become one of the leading early-stage investors in IT within China and Southeast Asia, managing a total of 11 funds and operating nine offices in various countries including Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. The firm emphasizes investment in tech-related companies that demonstrate strong core competencies, thereby aiming to remain at the forefront of innovation in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Paul Ark

Partner and Head of ESG

Dan Chong

Managing Partner

Filippo Huang

CFO

Naiel Ikram

Partner

Don Jiang

Partner

Kay-Mok Ku

Managing Partner

Jong Lee

Partner

Jonathan Li

Principal

Leo Liu

Venture Partner

Vincent Low

Managing Director

Arya Masagung

Venture Partner

Renee Pan

Managing Director

Chibo Tang

Managing Partner

Lawrence Tse

General Partner

Soo Wei

Partner and Chairman of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Charlie Xu

Venture Executive

Cindy Zhang

Investor

Wei Zhang

Managing Director

Michael Zhu

Partner

Arya Putra Ketut Masagung

Venture Partner

Past deals in Malaysia

PitchIN

Venture Round in 2023
PitchIN, established in 2012 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is recognized as the country's premier crowdfunding platform. It has emerged as the leading rewards crowdfunding platform in Southeast Asia, setting records for both fundraising amounts and the number of backers for individual projects. PitchIN has successfully launched various innovative crowdfunding initiatives, including the first Indie festival in Penang and a platform for on-demand movies. Additionally, it has played a vital role in social projects aimed at aiding flood victims and promoting local businesses, such as the TeeSomethingNice t-shirt project and Wok It, a mobile kitchen dedicated to providing customized meals. The platform supports a diverse range of sectors, including fintech, e-commerce, and digital health, offering services that encompass angel funding, equity crowdfunding, and accelerator programs.

Crowdo

Series B in 2022
Crowdo is a regional fintech startup that specializes in providing a comprehensive range of crowdfunding solutions, including equity crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending. Recognized as one of the largest and fastest-growing platforms in the region, Crowdo operates in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. As an industry pioneer, it was among the first to receive regulatory approval and offers a full portfolio of debt and equity options for its clients. The company aims to facilitate capital raising for startups and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to secure funds tailored to their specific needs through its innovative online marketplace.

PolicyStreet

Series A in 2021
PolicyStreet is an online platform designed to simplify the process of buying insurance by offering transparent and unbiased choices. It aims to democratize the insurance industry by providing a range of products tailored to the lifestyle needs of millennials. The platform enables customers to purchase insurance policies directly, and it also offers embedded insurance, customized employee benefits, and financial advisory services. By curating innovative products and developing digital options, PolicyStreet seeks to make insurance accessible and relevant, ultimately enhancing the user experience and making the insurance industry more engaging for younger consumers.

Carsome

Series D in 2021
Carsome Sdn Bhd is an online platform that facilitates the sale of used cars by connecting customers with dealers across Malaysia and beyond. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that streamline the car-selling process, including vehicle inspection, valuation, bidding, payment, and logistics. Customers can sell their vehicles quickly and efficiently, often within a day, without incurring any fees. In addition to its core selling platform, Carsome also provides curated options for buyers seeking pre-owned vehicles. The company has expanded its operations to include markets in Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore, enhancing its regional presence and accessibility.

Speedhome

Series A in 2021
Established in 2015,SPEEDHOME(formerly Speedrent) is a free No Deposit, No Commission automated platform connecting landlords directly to quality tenants providing rental protection and house-purchasing services. Their mobile app has exceeded 300,000+ downloads on Play Store and App store. They have a database of more than 56,000 property listings and 63,000 potentials in their high-quality tenant pool. Homebuyers’ financial burdens are also eased with a No Commission policy with the purchase of a property. SPEEDHOME aims to simplify the rental process, making it transparent and secure for both landlords and tenants. They combine mobile technology and automation to bring together a pool of high-quality tenants, transparency and interactivity for all users to make more informed decisions during the rental search experience. Landlords are free to advertise and manage their properties and contact potential tenants anytime, anywhere. Partnered with Allianz General Insurance, SPEEDHOME the first rental platform that provides insurance and rental protection of up to RM26k, covering more than standard security deposits.

iStore iSend

Venture Round in 2021
iStore iSend is a comprehensive fulfillment solution provider that specializes in warehouse management systems. The company develops software designed to automate eCommerce operations, streamlining the logistics process for sellers. By offering an omnichannel experience, iStore iSend enables businesses to enhance their market entry capabilities and expand regionally with ease. The advanced technology and services provided by iStore iSend facilitate efficient inventory management and order processing, positioning the company as a key player in the eCommerce logistics sector.

Carsome

Series C in 2019
Carsome Sdn Bhd is an online platform that facilitates the sale of used cars by connecting customers with dealers across Malaysia and beyond. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that streamline the car-selling process, including vehicle inspection, valuation, bidding, payment, and logistics. Customers can sell their vehicles quickly and efficiently, often within a day, without incurring any fees. In addition to its core selling platform, Carsome also provides curated options for buyers seeking pre-owned vehicles. The company has expanded its operations to include markets in Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore, enhancing its regional presence and accessibility.

Aerodyne

Series B in 2019
Aerodyne Systems Sdn. Bhd. specializes in AI-driven drone data capture and analytics services, providing drone-based inspection and software solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, the company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Australia, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Chile, Indonesia, Japan, India, and the United States. Aerodyne develops DT3 (drone technology, data technology, and digital transformation) solutions that address the complex challenges faced by various industries, offering services such as transmission tower inspection, wind turbine assessments, and solar farm evaluations. These capabilities enable organizations to enhance operational efficiency, drive digital transformation, and improve productivity across critical infrastructures.

EasyParcel

Series B in 2019
Operator of an online courier booking platform intended to help deliver items for small and medium enterprises. The company's platform offers multiple delivery options that include door-to-door collection, next-day delivery, and basic insurance coverage and offers one account to access multiple courier companies with no deposit required and no minimum commitment services, enabling businesses to order all forms of shipping at prices they cannot reach themselves.

iPrice Group

Corporate Round in 2018
iPrice Group Sdn Bhd operates an e-commerce platform. The company offers electronics, clothing, shoes, bags, watches, jeweler, kids and toys, sports and outdoors, and home and living products. The company also provides products in various categories, such as kitchen and dining, cooling, women’s ethnic wear, skin care, men’s sneakers, strollers and carriers, makeup, backpacks, women’s dresses, accessories, food supplements, hair care, smartphones, LED, cases and covers, men’s shoes, gadgets, women’s heels, sport, fashion watches, travel, headphones, bedroom, casual, beauty and health, medical equipment, and cycling products. It serves clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

AVANA

Seed Round in 2018
AVANA is a Facebook and mobile commerce application that simplifies the selling and buying process online. It makes stock management, tracking, and reporting a breeze. It also removes friction of buying from the online sellers

Carsome

Series B in 2018
Carsome Sdn Bhd is an online platform that facilitates the sale of used cars by connecting customers with dealers across Malaysia and beyond. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that streamline the car-selling process, including vehicle inspection, valuation, bidding, payment, and logistics. Customers can sell their vehicles quickly and efficiently, often within a day, without incurring any fees. In addition to its core selling platform, Carsome also provides curated options for buyers seeking pre-owned vehicles. The company has expanded its operations to include markets in Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore, enhancing its regional presence and accessibility.

Zoom

Seed Round in 2018
Zoom connects businesses, online e-commerce and brick & mortar retailers to on demand same day delivery specialists, ensuring fast and seamless delivery. Zoom ensures ease of use with its platform as well as acting as a trusted business partner to businesses across Malaysia.

Carsome

Series B in 2017
Carsome Sdn Bhd is an online platform that facilitates the sale of used cars by connecting customers with dealers across Malaysia and beyond. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Petaling Jaya, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that streamline the car-selling process, including vehicle inspection, valuation, bidding, payment, and logistics. Customers can sell their vehicles quickly and efficiently, often within a day, without incurring any fees. In addition to its core selling platform, Carsome also provides curated options for buyers seeking pre-owned vehicles. The company has expanded its operations to include markets in Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore, enhancing its regional presence and accessibility.

Jirnexu

Series A in 2017
Jirnexu Sdn. Bhd., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, specializes in customer acquisition and lifecycle management solutions for various industries, including banking, insurance, telecommunications, and e-commerce. The company offers comprehensive digital acquisition tools designed to help financial service institutions and service providers effectively generate leads online, convert them into customers, and manage ongoing relationships. Jirnexu operates several platforms, including RinggitPlus.com, which allows users to compare and apply for credit cards, personal loans, and insurance plans, and KreditGoGo.com, which assists users in finding various financial products. Additionally, the XpressApply platform simplifies the credit card application process. Through its services, Jirnexu empowers consumers to make informed financial decisions while enabling service providers to innovate their customer acquisition strategies.

iPrice Group

Series A in 2016
iPrice Group Sdn Bhd operates an e-commerce platform. The company offers electronics, clothing, shoes, bags, watches, jeweler, kids and toys, sports and outdoors, and home and living products. The company also provides products in various categories, such as kitchen and dining, cooling, women’s ethnic wear, skin care, men’s sneakers, strollers and carriers, makeup, backpacks, women’s dresses, accessories, food supplements, hair care, smartphones, LED, cases and covers, men’s shoes, gadgets, women’s heels, sport, fashion watches, travel, headphones, bedroom, casual, beauty and health, medical equipment, and cycling products. It serves clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Favful

Seed Round in 2016
Every one deserves to live beautifully, inside and out. We work relentlessly to help users make informed purchase decisions in the easiest and funniest way possible.

IsItUp

Seed Round in 2016
IsItUp DotCom Pte Ltd. specializes in developing cloud-based asset management solutions that assist businesses in tracking and managing fixed assets such as computers, furniture, and software. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Singapore with an additional office in Kuala Lumpur, the company provides a user-friendly platform that allows enterprises to monitor their assets through a web interface and mobile applications for iOS and Android. The platform supports organized digital audit trails and offers features for data entry and user access control. IsItUp also provides onsite onboarding services to facilitate the transition to its system, including tagging, sorting licenses, and uploading asset information. This comprehensive approach simplifies Fixed Asset Management, making it more efficient for organizations by alleviating administrative burdens.

OffPeak

Series A in 2016
OffPeak is an online platform based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, designed to help diners save time and money when booking restaurants. It allows users to search for and discover nearby dining options, book reservations, and enjoy immediate discounts at their favorite restaurants. The platform also enables users to create a personalized hotlist of restaurants to access savings regularly. In addition to benefiting diners, OffPeak assists restaurants by encouraging them to offer time-sensitive promotions aimed at attracting customers during slower hours, thus enhancing both customer engagement and revenue opportunities. Overall, OffPeak streamlines the dining experience, making it easy for users to access dining discounts anytime.

Supplybunny

Seed Round in 2016
Supplybunny is an online marketplace that connects cafes, restaurants, and bakeries with verified suppliers, facilitating the sourcing and ordering of groceries. The platform offers a wide range of products, including frozen food, meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and dairy, all available at wholesale prices. By simplifying the procurement process, Supplybunny enables food service operators in Klang Valley to easily find suppliers and place orders online, with the added benefit of free delivery to their outlets. This service enhances operational efficiency for food businesses, allowing them to focus on their core activities while ensuring access to quality supplies.

Tripfez

Venture Round in 2016
Tripfez Travel Sdn Bhd operates an online marketplace tailored for Muslim travelers, offering a range of services including bookings for halal-friendly hotels, tours, and travel packages. Founded in 2013 and based in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, the company also provides essential services such as halal meals, insurance, and visa assistance, along with access to travel consultants. Tripfez utilizes the Salam Standard to ensure that hotels meet the specific requirements of Muslim travelers, aiming to enhance their overall travel experience. As a subsidiary of Traveazy JLT since 2018, Tripfez caters to the growing global Muslim travel market, which has seen significant growth and is projected to represent a substantial portion of global travel expenditure.

Nuren Group

Series A in 2016
Nuren Group is South East Asia leading female platform, focusing on motherhood. Our community consist of 2,000 baby brands and 2.5 million active moms across 3 countries. Founded in September 2013, we currently have 70+ employees in Malaysia. Singapore & Thailand. More about us: https://www.nurengroup.com. REGIONAL PLATFORM [Malaysia Site] --> https://www.motherhood.com.my [Thailand Site] --> https://www.motherhood.co.th [Singapore Site] --> https://www.mamahood.com.sg

Nuren Malaysia (Enlinea Sdn Bhd)

Funding Round in 2016
Wedding.com.my aggregates wedding related contents and bridge between wedding service providers and to-be-wed couples. Their visual search engine allows female audiences to search ideas, discover inspirations & convert into actual purchasing via social commerce. They target female audiences who are internet savvy and spend online. 80% of their member base are Malaysian female age 18-40. They capture them as early as their dating & wedding stage, then retain / guide them through their important life stages of motherhood, family & lifestyle. Since launch in Sep-2013, they have achieved good traction. As of Jan-2016, they have acquired 1500 vendors, 300K couples getting married and ranked category leader in Malaysia & Singapore.

RecomN.com

Seed Round in 2016
RecomN.com is an online platform based in Malaysia that facilitates the search for various recommended services, primarily focusing on home improvement and event planning. Since its establishment in 2014, it has aimed to provide homeowners with access to a wide range of service professionals, including renovation contractors, interior designers, plumbers, handymen, wedding planners, and photographers. The platform promotes trust and transparency in the hiring process, ensuring that users can find reliable professionals for their needs. In addition to connecting homeowners with service providers, RecomN.com offers insurance coverage to protect clients in case of issues during projects. The company is committed to making home improvement safer and more convenient, serving as a valuable resource for those seeking quality services in Malaysia.

YouthsToday

Seed Round in 2016
YouthsToday is a sponsorship and event matching platform that connects youth with brands, facilitating opportunities for students to secure sponsorships for their events. Launched in November 2014, the platform has registered over 25,000 users and features 1,500 events. By allowing students to request sponsorships, YouthsToday effectively matches these requests with suitable brands, providing the latter with advertising and marketing exposure at youth events. Additionally, the platform serves as a resource for young individuals in Malaysia, offering development programs, knowledge exchange, and networking opportunities with corporate brands and small to medium enterprises. This approach supports students in initiating their careers and gaining valuable experiences.

Hermo

Series A in 2015
Hermo is a cosmetics e-commerce platform based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, dedicated to providing a wide selection of beauty and skincare products. The platform allows customers to conveniently discover and purchase a variety of personal care items at competitive prices. Hermo aims to enhance users' beauty experiences by offering access to trendy products and facilitating the sharing of beauty tips within its community. Thousands of individuals in Malaysia rely on Hermo for their beauty needs, making it a popular destination for those seeking to improve their appearance through a diverse range of offerings.

OffPeak

Series A in 2015
OffPeak is an online platform based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, designed to help diners save time and money when booking restaurants. It allows users to search for and discover nearby dining options, book reservations, and enjoy immediate discounts at their favorite restaurants. The platform also enables users to create a personalized hotlist of restaurants to access savings regularly. In addition to benefiting diners, OffPeak assists restaurants by encouraging them to offer time-sensitive promotions aimed at attracting customers during slower hours, thus enhancing both customer engagement and revenue opportunities. Overall, OffPeak streamlines the dining experience, making it easy for users to access dining discounts anytime.
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