First Circle
Series B in 2024
First Circle, founded in 2015 and based in Taguig, Philippines, specializes in providing financing solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast Asia. The company offers a range of services, including consumer lending, mortgages, and asset-based lending, with a focus on short-term loans that are collateral-free. First Circle aims to support business owners in their growth endeavors by leveraging advanced technology, data analytics, and a user-friendly online platform. Additionally, the company provides dedicated customer support and resources to foster a community of business owners, ultimately enhancing opportunities for SMEs to thrive.
Tamara is a prominent shopping and payments platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves the GCC region. Founded by Abdulmajeed Alsukhan and his partners, the company aims to transform the shopping, payment, and banking experience for consumers. With a workforce of over 350 employees, Tamara has established a significant presence, operating offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. Since its inception in September 2020, Tamara has raised approximately $366 million in both equity and debt from notable investors, including Sanabil Investments and Goldman Sachs. The platform boasts around 6 million customers and partners with more than 15,000 merchants, featuring a mix of global and regional brands as well as local small and medium enterprises. Tamara empowers merchants by providing flexible payment options through its application programming interfaces, allowing clients to increase sales by offering installment payment plans.
Evermos is a social commerce startup based in Indonesia that connects brands, resellers, and consumers, focusing on everyday Muslim products. Founded in November 2018, the platform allows individuals to become resellers without needing significant operating capital or complex e-commerce systems. Resellers can share a variety of halal products—including fashion, food, cosmetics, and home appliances—through messaging applications or social media, earning commissions on sales. By targeting lower-tier cities in Indonesia, Evermos aims to meet the everyday needs of Muslim consumers while empowering resellers to generate additional income. The company also seeks to support small brands in scaling their operations, thereby contributing to social impact and economic prosperity for individuals at the bottom of the economic pyramid.
Thunes is a global B2B payment infrastructure platform established in 2016, specializing in cross-border payment solutions. It facilitates seamless fund transfers between various payment systems, catering to a diverse range of clients, including major players in the gig economy and fintech sectors. The platform enables businesses and consumers to send and receive payments in 80 currencies across 132 countries, supporting 300 payment methods. Thunes offers a suite of services including remittance processing, mass payouts, virtual accounts, and payment collection, utilizing application programming interfaces (APIs) to enhance accessibility and reduce transaction costs. In April 2022, the company expanded its capabilities by acquiring a controlling stake in Tookitaki, a compliance platform that strengthens its anti-money laundering and fraud prevention measures. Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes operates regional offices in key global cities such as London, Paris, and Dubai, positioning itself as a vital player in the international payment landscape.
Kitabisa.com
Series B in 2023
Kitabisa.com is an online crowdfunding platform for social and personal medical causes. Since 2013, Kitabisa facilitates over $40 million donations from millions of donors across Indonesia.
Kredivo is a leading digital financial services provider based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2016 by Akshay Garg. It offers a modern online credit platform that enables customers to access instant credit for e-commerce and offline purchases, as well as personal loans. Kredivo's innovative API allows businesses to integrate its payment options seamlessly, offering customers flexible financing solutions such as 30-day payment plans and installment options. The platform emphasizes real-time decision-making to ensure a straightforward and transparent credit experience, catering to a wide range of consumers and enhancing their shopping capabilities. Additionally, Kredivo operates in key Southeast Asian markets, solidifying its position as a prominent player in the region's digital credit landscape.
Glints is a leading talent platform in Southeast Asia, established in 2013 in Singapore. It serves as a bridge between education and employment, helping over 1.5 million professionals and 30,000 organizations achieve their potential. The platform focuses on matching young talent with relevant job opportunities, internships, and courses that enhance essential skills for various careers. By facilitating these connections, Glints enables individuals to explore their passions and develop the competencies needed in the job market while assisting employers in attracting suitable candidates efficiently.
Tamara is a prominent shopping and payments platform based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and serves the GCC region. Founded by Abdulmajeed Alsukhan and his partners, the company aims to transform the shopping, payment, and banking experience for consumers. With a workforce of over 350 employees, Tamara has established a significant presence, operating offices in the UAE, Egypt, Germany, and Vietnam. Since its inception in September 2020, Tamara has raised approximately $366 million in both equity and debt from notable investors, including Sanabil Investments and Goldman Sachs. The platform boasts around 6 million customers and partners with more than 15,000 merchants, featuring a mix of global and regional brands as well as local small and medium enterprises. Tamara empowers merchants by providing flexible payment options through its application programming interfaces, allowing clients to increase sales by offering installment payment plans.
PT Paxel Teknologi Unggul is a logistics and delivery service provider based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2017. The company operates the Paxel application, which facilitates same-day delivery services across the country. In addition to urban shipment and packaging services, Paxel offers a mobile application that includes Paxel credit for transactions and payment services. The company also provides Paxel Lockers, which serve as storage facilities for retrieving packages. By combining an on-demand app with an offline locker network, Paxel aims to enhance accessibility and transparency in its services, ensuring a positive delivery experience for customers.
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in optimizing their strategies across the entire marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide real-time predictive segmentation. This enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile, and advertising platforms. Insider's unified data layer simplifies implementation and usage, reducing reliance on complex IT integrations. The platform is designed to minimize marketing waste by enhancing cross-channel customer experiences and optimizing return on ad spend. With a focus on delivering insights that enhance personalization efforts, Insider serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, finance, automotive, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in multiple countries.
PrivyID is a universal identity enabler and digital signature provider headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. Since we were first established in 2016, our services have been trusted by over 205 companies and 4.5 million of individual users across Indonesia. PrivyID has the vision to be the global leader in electronic identification and authorization. Enabling humans, organizations, and machines to communicate seamlessly while safeguarding authenticity, confidentiality, integrity, access control, and non-repudiation.
AnyMind Group
Venture Round in 2021
AnyMind Group, established in Singapore in 2016, operates as an end-to-end commerce enablement company. It develops interconnected software and solutions that facilitate business operations across various stages, from brand building and manufacturing to e-commerce, marketing, logistics, and global expansion. With a mission to make businesses borderless by bridging gaps between customers, online and offline channels, industries, and geographical boundaries, AnyMind Group has expanded its presence to 13 markets across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
Carro is an automotive marketplace that offers a full-stack service for all aspects of car ownership. It challenges the traditional way of buying and selling of cars through a proprietary pricing algorithm. Carro also provides a range of services that offer everything a car owner needs throughout their car ownership journeys such as an in-house financing solution warranty options and Singapore’s first on-demand roadside recovery platform. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Singapore.
BukuKas is a neo-banking venture focused on integrating unbanked individuals in Southeast Asia into the financial ecosystem. Initially launched in Indonesia, the BukuKas app aims to support micro and small enterprises by digitizing traditional bookkeeping methods. The application allows business owners to easily record sales, expenses, and cash transactions using their smartphones. By simplifying cash management, BukuKas helps these enterprises enhance their profitability. Additionally, the app offers features such as transaction management, money transfer without bank fees, performance monitoring, automatic financial report generation, and stock management. Through these services, BukuKas seeks to improve cash flow management for small businesses in the region.
BukuKas is a neo-banking venture focused on integrating unbanked individuals in Southeast Asia into the financial ecosystem. Initially launched in Indonesia, the BukuKas app aims to support micro and small enterprises by digitizing traditional bookkeeping methods. The application allows business owners to easily record sales, expenses, and cash transactions using their smartphones. By simplifying cash management, BukuKas helps these enterprises enhance their profitability. Additionally, the app offers features such as transaction management, money transfer without bank fees, performance monitoring, automatic financial report generation, and stock management. Through these services, BukuKas seeks to improve cash flow management for small businesses in the region.
Insider is a growth management platform that assists digital marketers in optimizing their strategies across the entire marketing funnel, from acquisition to retention and revenue generation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to provide real-time predictive segmentation. This enables marketers to create personalized customer journeys across various channels, including web, mobile, and advertising platforms. Insider's unified data layer simplifies implementation and usage, reducing reliance on complex IT integrations. The platform is designed to minimize marketing waste by enhancing cross-channel customer experiences and optimizing return on ad spend. With a focus on delivering insights that enhance personalization efforts, Insider serves a diverse range of industries, including retail, finance, automotive, and travel, and has established a global presence with offices in multiple countries.
Funding Societies
Series C in 2020
Funding Societies, established in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore, operates a digital financing platform that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with investors. The company facilitates business loans, focusing on quick and efficient financing solutions, often bypassing traditional banking methods. It offers a range of flexible financing options, including micro and term loans, and invoice financing, using advanced credit scoring and risk assessment models. With operations across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, Funding Societies caters to SMEs seeking accessible and timely financing.
Fabelio is a design-focused online furniture retailer based in Indonesia, with plans to expand throughout Southeast Asia. The company collaborates with top local designers to create unique furniture designs and partners with reputable factories to ensure high-quality manufacturing at competitive prices. Fabelio's platform connects buyers with a diverse selection of well-crafted furniture, including options for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and workspaces, as well as various home decor items. The company offers free same-day delivery and includes a two-year warranty on all products, prioritizing customer satisfaction and the overall happiness of its clients.
Carsome is an online platform that specializes in the buying and selling of used cars, streamlining the process for both individuals and businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Malaysia, the company has expanded its operations to Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Carsome offers an array of services, including vehicle inspection, valuation, and logistics, facilitating a seamless transaction between sellers and dealers. Through its online bidding portal, customers can sell their cars quickly, often within a day, without incurring any fees. Additionally, Carsome provides a curated selection of pre-owned vehicles for buyers, enhancing the overall experience in the used car market.
Sprout Solutions
Series A in 2019
Sprout Solutions is a provider of payroll and HR software tailored for emerging markets, with a strong foothold in the Philippines and expanding operations in Singapore and Indonesia. The company's platform automates administrative tasks related to HR and payroll, offering a comprehensive online payroll service and a secure cloud-based human resource information system. By replacing traditional methods such as spreadsheets and printed forms with biometrics and single-click processing, Sprout enhances efficiency in timekeeping and attendance. Additionally, its unified system consolidates recruitment operations, enabling businesses to streamline their HR functions and address challenges in payroll and human resource management.
Bukalapak
Series D in 2019
Bukalapak is an Indonesian e-commerce platform founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jakarta Raya. It offers a diverse range of consumer products, including electronics, cosmetics, and apparel, through its online shopping portal. The platform is designed to facilitate easy returns and provides flexible payment options such as cash on delivery, credit or debit card transactions, and net banking. Bukalapak aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers by enabling them to easily find and purchase a wide variety of commercial and personal products.
Topica Edtech Group
Series D in 2018
Topica Edtech Group is a multinational educational technology company headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It specializes in offering a wide range of online education solutions, including Bachelor's degree programs through Topica Uni, English speech tutoring courses via Topica Native, and a technology platform for massive open online courses through Edumall. The company employs augmented artificial intelligence to enhance learning experiences, catering to the diverse needs of students. In addition to its operations in Vietnam, Topica Edtech Group has successfully expanded its reach into markets such as the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and the United States, providing personalized learning experiences and high-quality online education to millions of learners.
Investree
Series B in 2018
Investree is a B2B marketplace lending platform based in Indonesia, licensed by the Financial Services Authority (OJK) for both conventional and Shariah-compliant financing. Established in October 2015, the company has expanded its regional presence to Thailand and plans to enter the Philippines. Investree's mission is to leverage technology and data to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with access to working capital from retail and institutional lenders. The platform employs a B2B acquisition model to attract SME borrowers through strategic partnerships with e-procurement platforms and payment gateway providers, enhancing verification processes and reducing acquisition costs. Led by a team of seasoned professionals, Investree has successfully facilitated over USD 230 million in funding since its inception, serving more than 1,000 SMEs while maintaining a strong asset quality.
Snapcart is a cashback application based in Indonesia that allows consumers to earn rewards by taking photos of their receipts. The app provides brands and retailers with real-time insights into consumer behavior, offering a more accurate measurement than traditional research methods. By incentivizing users to engage with their receipts, Snapcart helps businesses connect with shoppers on a personal level, enhancing brand engagement through crowd-sourced data. This innovative approach enables clients to build stronger relationships with consumers, ultimately driving loyalty and improving marketing strategies. Backed by Ardent Capital, Snapcart aims to transform the way brands understand and interact with their customers.
HappyFresh
Series B in 2016
HappyFresh is a leading online grocery company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, with operations extending to Malaysia and Thailand since its founding in 2015. The company aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by offering a convenient platform where customers can order fresh products from local grocery stores and have them delivered directly to their homes. HappyFresh employs trained personal shoppers to ensure the quality and freshness of the groceries, alleviating common challenges associated with traditional shopping, such as parking, navigating store aisles, and carrying heavy bags. By focusing on customer convenience and high-quality service, HappyFresh has established itself as a prominent player in the Southeast Asian online grocery market.
Qraved is a leading food discovery platform in Indonesia that addresses the challenge of choosing dining options. The platform combines content, community, and commerce, allowing users to explore over 30,000 restaurants through a user-friendly web and mobile interface. It features user-generated reviews, ratings, and photos, along with personalized recommendations and promotional offers. By aggregating and curating content from various media sources, including social media and blogs, Qraved connects millions of monthly users to a diverse selection of dining experiences. The platform facilitates hassle-free reservations and offers a system for users to earn dining points, making it a valuable resource for both culinary enthusiasts and travelers seeking unique dining opportunities.
Ruma is a leading seller of mobile minutes and provider of low-income consumer surveys in rural areas of Indonesia. The company leverages a robust and growing network of several thousand microfranchisees and has developed key commercial partnerships with Bakrie Telecom and Qualcomm Wireless.