Enspire Capital

Enspire Capital Pte Ltd. is a private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Taipei, Shanghai, Bay Area, and Hong Kong. The firm specializes in early-stage and expansion-stage investments, primarily focusing on technology companies in the telecommunications, media, and technology sectors, as well as mobile, cloud, SaaS, and Internet of Things (IoT) industries. Enspire Capital aims to identify and invest in promising companies in Asia and Silicon Valley, leveraging its extensive sector expertise and network to support the growth of its portfolio companies. Through its investment strategy, Enspire Capital also seeks opportunities within fund portfolios for expansion-stage investments.

CHAY Kwong Soon

Founder and Chairman

Tom Chiu

Venture Partner

Philip M. Lau

CFO

Lung Yeh Ph.D

CEO

YEO Lee Meng

Vice President

39 past transactions

ViSenze

Series C in 2019
ViSenze is a product discovery platform that enhances how consumers search for and discover products online. Trusted by major retailers such as ASOS, H&M, and Rakuten, ViSenze processes over a billion queries monthly, providing solutions for in-store and e-commerce environments. The platform offers various services, including enhanced search functionality, product tagging, smart recommendations, and merchandising analytics. By leveraging automated AI technology, ViSenze helps retail merchants improve the shopping experience, ultimately driving revenue growth through more efficient product discovery. The company's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the retail technology space.

UangTeman

Series A in 2017
UangTeman is an online lending service that specializes in providing instant short-term microcredit to consumers in Indonesia. Founded in 2014, it aims to offer a convenient alternative to traditional lending models by delivering online financing solutions accessible anytime and anywhere. The platform provides unsecured loans of up to 3.5 million Rupiah, with repayment terms of a maximum of 30 days. UangTeman operates in several key regions, including Greater Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Solo, Magelang, Klaten, Bandung, Surabaya, Semarang, Bali, Makassar, Palembang, Lampung, Jambi, and Balikpapan, making it a significant player in Indonesia's financial technology landscape.

Tangdou

Series B in 2016
Tangdou is a Chinese company specializing in dance lessons for senior citizens. Headquartered in China, the firm operates a mobile application that facilitates online dance instruction. The platform allows users to watch and upload dance videos, providing an accessible way for individuals to learn various dance styles from the comfort of their homes. By focusing on senior citizens, Tangdou aims to promote physical activity and social engagement through dance, catering specifically to the needs and interests of this demographic.

Flowcast

Seed Round in 2016
Flowcast Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Singapore, founded in 2015. It specializes in designing and developing machine learning algorithms to create predictive models that assist financial institutions in making informed credit decisions. The company offers several solutions, including Smartcredit for detailed company information, Smartclaims for automating the deduction claims process, and Tillful, which provides credit scores and access to credit offers. Flowcast's models assess various risk factors, such as a business's ability to repay loans, the likelihood of dilution, and the risk of delinquency. By leveraging proprietary and alternative data, its API-based solutions enable real-time updates and monitoring of borrower risk assessments, providing clear insights into creditworthiness and repayment behaviors. Flowcast serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, financial institutions, and insurance providers.

ContextSmith

Venture Round in 2016
ContextSmith, Inc. is a customer intelligence software provider based in Mountain View, California, established in 2015. The company offers a platform that centralizes customer interactions, creating a structured, single-source database that serves as a comprehensive resource for teams and enterprises. This software aids in managing and expanding enterprise accounts by facilitating collaboration among revenue teams and leveraging company-wide relationships to enhance sales efforts. By breaking down silos within organizations, ContextSmith enables businesses to sell more effectively to both new and existing customers.

ViSenze

Series B in 2016
ViSenze is a product discovery platform that enhances how consumers search for and discover products online. Trusted by major retailers such as ASOS, H&M, and Rakuten, ViSenze processes over a billion queries monthly, providing solutions for in-store and e-commerce environments. The platform offers various services, including enhanced search functionality, product tagging, smart recommendations, and merchandising analytics. By leveraging automated AI technology, ViSenze helps retail merchants improve the shopping experience, ultimately driving revenue growth through more efficient product discovery. The company's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the retail technology space.

Thinair

Seed Round in 2016
ThinAir is a technology company that designs a platform for the detection and investigation of insider threats, effectively minimizing insider risk within organizations. It is a cloud-based SaaS product designed to address security problems impacting healthcare, finance, public sector, technology, and a host of other organizations.

Vela

Seed Round in 2016
Vela is a United States-based company that provides a comprehensive platform for merchants to streamline their business operations and enhance growth. By offering integrations, automation, and user-friendly design, Vela enables users to efficiently manage their listings across multiple sales channels. The platform allows merchants to save significant time on bulk editing and simplifies the process of setting up sales, enabling them to focus on core business activities. Vela also offers tools for photo enhancement, ensuring that products are presented optimally. Overall, Vela aims to reduce the time and effort involved in managing a business, allowing merchants to operate more effectively and drive sales.

MegaBots

Seed Round in 2016
MegaBots, Inc. is a company based in Berkeley, California, that specializes in the manufacture of giant piloted humanoid fighting robots inspired by science fiction, video games, and movies. Founded in 2014, MegaBots creates 15-foot-tall robots that engage in arena combat, firing cannonball-sized paintballs at speeds exceeding 120 miles per hour. The battles feature dramatic elements such as armor panels being torn off, smoke and sparks emanating from the robots, and the eventual collapse of the machines until only one remains standing. In addition to its robotic creations, the company operates an online store that sells merchandise including T-shirts, logo stickers, unlock codes for games, and art posters, catering to fans of the genre and eSports enthusiasts.

The Bouqs Company

Series B in 2016
The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, who aimed to transform the floral industry through a modern approach to flower sourcing and delivery. Based in Marina Del Rey, California, The Bouqs Company offers a variety of bouquets and flowers for occasions such as weddings, events, and business services. The company emphasizes sustainability by sourcing flowers directly from eco-friendly farms around the world, connecting these producers to consumers while eliminating traditional supply chain overhead costs. This model not only enhances product quality but also redefines the purchasing experience for customers and the economic dynamics for producers.

ReplyBuy

Seed Round in 2015
ReplyBuy Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates personalized, two-way conversations between businesses and consumers through text messaging. Founded in 2010 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company provides a turnkey solution that allows sales, marketing, and support teams to engage with their audiences effectively on mobile devices. Its patented mobile-commerce technology enables users to make purchases simply by responding with the word "BUY" to messages. This approach has been adopted by various sports teams, entertainment organizations, and educational institutions, leading to increased ticket sales, event attendance, and donations. Notable clients include the New York Yankees and the University of Southern California, which have experienced significant engagement and revenue growth through the platform. ReplyBuy’s messaging solutions boast engagement rates of up to 60%, allowing organizations to build stronger relationships with their audience more efficiently than traditional methods like cold calling or emailing.

Viewtrix Technology

Series A in 2015
Viewtrix Technology specializes in the development of display driver chips and circuit boards, focusing on enhancing display resolution and color representation. The company's technologies support a variety of display types, including LCD, LED, and OLED, making them applicable to mobile phones, tablets, and notebooks. By providing these advanced solutions, Viewtrix Technology enables electronics manufacturers to improve the display quality of their products while also reducing costs.

DoubleDutch

Series E in 2015
DoubleDutch, Inc. is a provider of event management software aimed at enhancing live event experiences for organizers worldwide. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company offers a live engagement platform that includes applications, integrations, and performance metrics, allowing event organizers to digitize experiences and optimize engagement. Its solutions encompass online event registration, enabling users to create custom registration pages, manage pre-event activities, and collect attendee data and payments. DoubleDutch serves a diverse clientele, including brands and associations, for various types of events such as corporate meetings, tradeshows, expos, and conferences. The company also operates locations in major cities across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and is a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. as of June 2019.

Sunseap Group

Series B in 2015
Sunseap is a Singaporean company specializing in solar and clean energy solutions, established in 2011. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including project financing, design, installation, and maintenance, aimed at providing cost-effective clean energy alternatives. Sunseap operates as both a licensed Electricity Wholesaler and Retailer, which allows it to implement two primary business models: solar leasing and clean electricity supply. By leveraging its expertise in developing grid-connected photovoltaic power plants, Sunseap diversifies the energy portfolio for businesses and supports the transition to sustainable energy practices.

Tripping.com

Series B in 2015
Tripping International, Inc. operates Tripping.com, a leading metasearch platform for vacation homes and short-term rentals globally. Launched in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to search, compare, and book accommodations from various partner rental sites, catering to families, large groups, and travelers seeking unique stays. With access to over 10 million properties in more than 150,000 destinations, Tripping.com offers a diverse range of options, including beach houses, condos, cabins, and apartments. The company emerged from TechCrunch Disrupt and has successfully secured multiple funding rounds, attracting investment from sources in Silicon Valley, New York, Europe, and Asia. As of December 2018, Tripping International operates as a subsidiary of HomeToGo GmbH.

ShoCard

Seed Round in 2015
ShoCard, Inc. offers a digital identity card accessible through a mobile application, designed to streamline identity verification while ensuring consumer privacy. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, ShoCard employs advanced security measures including public/private key encryption, data hashing, out-of-band communication, data matching, and two-factor authentication. This comprehensive identity verification system allows individuals, businesses, and governments to establish, verify, and exchange identity information securely. The technology is robust enough for use in sensitive environments, such as banking, making it a reliable solution for identity protection. As of March 2020, ShoCard operates as a subsidiary of Ping Identity Corporation.

Thinair

Venture Round in 2015
ThinAir is a technology company that designs a platform for the detection and investigation of insider threats, effectively minimizing insider risk within organizations. It is a cloud-based SaaS product designed to address security problems impacting healthcare, finance, public sector, technology, and a host of other organizations.

Neumob

Seed Round in 2015
Neumob, Inc. specializes in application acceleration technology for mobile applications, providing developers and application owners with solutions to enhance app performance and reliability globally. The company's primary offering, the Neumob Accelerator, is a software development kit (SDK) that significantly reduces load times and app errors, achieving reductions of up to 90% in errors and timeouts. Utilizing a proprietary machine learning-driven protocol and advanced WAN acceleration features, the accelerator optimizes data traffic in real-time, ensuring efficient connectivity even on slower mobile networks such as 2G, 3G, and 4G. By integrating a simple two-line SDK, users gain immediate access to Neumob's extensive global acceleration network, enabling businesses to deliver faster, more reliable, and secure mobile applications to diverse audiences. Founded in 2014 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Neumob became a subsidiary of Cloudflare in November 2017.

Spry Health

Seed Round in 2015
Spry Health, Inc. is a digital health solutions company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. It specializes in developing a clinical-grade wearable device and a disease management platform designed to support chronically ill patients. The company's chargeable wristband monitors daily health and fitness activities, providing real-time analytics through a mobile application. This technology enables healthcare organizations to enhance patient outcomes, manage chronic conditions, prevent medical emergencies, and reduce hospitalizations and overall healthcare costs. Spry Health focuses on delivering individualized analytics that assist healthcare payers in efficiently managing the small percentage of patients who contribute significantly to health spending.

FiscalNote Holdings

Series A in 2014
FiscalNote Holdings Inc is a leading provider of global policy and market intelligence solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and big data. The company offers a suite of products, including FiscalNote Core, CQ Federal, and EU Issue Tracker, which deliver actionable legal and policy insights for businesses, government institutions, and nonprofits. Its flagship platform provides real-time legislative predictive capabilities, along with tools for enterprise collaboration and visualization of data related to campaign finance, demographics, news, and open data. By integrating expert analysis from renowned organizations, FiscalNote facilitates effective policy management and risk mitigation, enabling clients to make informed decisions swiftly. Operating as a single segment, the company generates revenue by embedding policy intelligence into the daily operations of its clients, with a significant portion of its earnings derived from various geographical markets.

Emmerge

Seed Round in 2014
Emmerge is a project management platform that streamlines collaboration through integration with email and Slack. It enables users to identify, share, and manage team projects directly within their existing conversations, eliminating the need for manual data entry. The platform employs a unique "magic folder" approach to seamlessly integrate with users' email accounts, enhancing usability without requiring additional plugins. By organizing inboxes with shared to-do lists, Emmerge reduces duplicate work, simplifies knowledge transfer, and improves accountability among team members. This innovative solution effectively decreases email volume and boosts overall efficiency, making it easier for teams to stay organized and productive.

DoubleDutch

Series D in 2014
DoubleDutch, Inc. is a provider of event management software aimed at enhancing live event experiences for organizers worldwide. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company offers a live engagement platform that includes applications, integrations, and performance metrics, allowing event organizers to digitize experiences and optimize engagement. Its solutions encompass online event registration, enabling users to create custom registration pages, manage pre-event activities, and collect attendee data and payments. DoubleDutch serves a diverse clientele, including brands and associations, for various types of events such as corporate meetings, tradeshows, expos, and conferences. The company also operates locations in major cities across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and is a subsidiary of Cvent, Inc. as of June 2019.

NextRoll

Series C in 2014
NextRoll is a marketing technology company based in San Francisco, California, that provides innovative products designed to help businesses grow. The company operates two main business units: RollWorks, which focuses on account-based marketing solutions for business-to-business teams, and AdRoll, an e-commerce marketing platform tailored for direct-to-consumer brands. Utilizing machine learning and integrated data platforms, NextRoll enables businesses to develop personalized advertising campaigns that maximize the return on their online marketing efforts. Its technology serves a diverse range of clients globally, empowering them to enhance their digital marketing strategies through advanced tracking, retargeting, and product recommendations.

Voltafield

Series B in 2013
Voltafield Technology Corp. is a semiconductor company specializing in the development and supply of magnetic sensor solutions for various applications including automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, and medical sectors. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Jhubei, Taiwan, the company focuses on advanced magneto-resistive sensor technology that can detect magnetic field characteristics such as strength, orientation, and changes. Voltafield offers a range of products, including AMR and GMR magnetic sensors, designed to be compact and energy-efficient, making them suitable for devices like smartphones and wearables. The company is committed to providing competitive, foundry-friendly solutions that enhance production efficiency and reduce time to market.

Viewtrix Technology

Angel Round in 2013
Viewtrix Technology specializes in the development of display driver chips and circuit boards, focusing on enhancing display resolution and color representation. The company's technologies support a variety of display types, including LCD, LED, and OLED, making them applicable to mobile phones, tablets, and notebooks. By providing these advanced solutions, Viewtrix Technology enables electronics manufacturers to improve the display quality of their products while also reducing costs.

Quik.io

Venture Round in 2012
Quik.io is a mobile application that facilitates the streaming and transfer of media content between internet-connected devices. It allows users to instantly access, download, or share videos, music, pictures, and documents from their PC or Mac to any iPad or iPhone without the need for syncing or file conversion. This service enables seamless media management, making it easier for users to handle their files across different devices.

Transcast Media

Venture Round in 2012
Transcast Media provides a simple and cost-effective personal cloud solution, allowing consumer to sync, access, and share their personal digital media libraries anytime, anywhere, using any Internet connected devices with real-time transcoding features.

Centec Networks

Series B in 2011
Centec Networks Co., Ltd. specializes in software-defined networking and the development of Ethernet switching chips and related products. The company offers a range of solutions, including high-performance core chips and white box switches, as well as its TransWarpTM Ethernet chip family. In addition to its own product offerings, Centec collaborates with other chip manufacturers to enhance its services, incorporating global suppliers of PHY and CPU technology. Through its research and development, Centec aims to advance networking technology and provide comprehensive solutions for its customers.

Quik.io

Seed Round in 2011
Quik.io is a mobile application that facilitates the streaming and transfer of media content between internet-connected devices. It allows users to instantly access, download, or share videos, music, pictures, and documents from their PC or Mac to any iPad or iPhone without the need for syncing or file conversion. This service enables seamless media management, making it easier for users to handle their files across different devices.

FocalTech Systems

Series B in 2010
FocalTech Systems Co., Ltd. is an integrated circuit design house based in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, founded in 2005. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing solutions for human-machine interfaces, particularly in the areas of touch control and display applications. Its product offerings include capacitive touch panel controller integrated circuits and liquid crystal display (LCD) driver integrated circuits, which are designed for a variety of smart electronic devices. FocalTech's technology features capabilities such as multitouch functionality, mass-production adaptability, and anti-interference properties, enhancing user experience and enabling personalized applications. The company focuses on research and development, possessing a robust team of experts and over 30 intellectual property patents that bolster its innovative edge in the industry. Its comprehensive operations encompass all aspects of the design flow, from IC design to product testing and application development.

MBA Polymers

Series F in 2008
MBA Polymers, Inc. specializes in producing post-consumer recycled plastics from end-of-life durable goods, such as electronics, appliances, and automotive components. Founded in 1992 by Dr. Michael Biddle and Mr. Trip Allen, the company has emerged as a leader in the development of technology for recovering high-value engineering plastics from complex material streams. MBA Polymers offers a range of products, including acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, high impact polystyrene, and various polypropylene blends, catering to industries like electronics, consumer products, and building materials. The company is committed to sustainability, aiming to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions through its recycling processes. MBA Polymers is based in Hackensack, New Jersey, with additional facilities in Kematen/Ybbs, Austria, and Guangzhou, China.

A10 Networks

Series C in 2008
A10 Networks, Inc. is a provider of software and hardware solutions focused on enhancing application delivery and network security across various industries, including telecommunications, technology, and government. The company's product portfolio features the Thunder Application Delivery Controller, which offers advanced server load balancing, and the Lightning Application Delivery Controller, a cloud-native platform designed to improve application delivery and security. Additionally, A10 Networks delivers solutions such as the Thunder Threat Protection System, which safeguards networks against distributed denial-of-service attacks, and the Thunder Convergent Firewall, which integrates multiple security functions in a single appliance. The company also provides intelligent management and automation tools, including the Harmony Controller for secure application delivery in multi-cloud environments and aGalaxy TPS for network management. A10 Networks serves a diverse client base, including cloud providers, enterprises, and service providers, delivering its solutions through a mix of direct sales and distribution partners. Established in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, A10 Networks continues to innovate in the field of secure application solutions.

Authentium

Series B in 2007
Authentium, Inc. provides security software and services. It offers SafeCentral, a secure Internet that is designed to enable protected e-commerce; and Command Antivirus, an antivirus product. The company's technologies are used by software providers. Authentium, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

A10 Networks

Series B in 2006
A10 Networks, Inc. is a provider of software and hardware solutions focused on enhancing application delivery and network security across various industries, including telecommunications, technology, and government. The company's product portfolio features the Thunder Application Delivery Controller, which offers advanced server load balancing, and the Lightning Application Delivery Controller, a cloud-native platform designed to improve application delivery and security. Additionally, A10 Networks delivers solutions such as the Thunder Threat Protection System, which safeguards networks against distributed denial-of-service attacks, and the Thunder Convergent Firewall, which integrates multiple security functions in a single appliance. The company also provides intelligent management and automation tools, including the Harmony Controller for secure application delivery in multi-cloud environments and aGalaxy TPS for network management. A10 Networks serves a diverse client base, including cloud providers, enterprises, and service providers, delivering its solutions through a mix of direct sales and distribution partners. Established in 2004 and headquartered in San Jose, California, A10 Networks continues to innovate in the field of secure application solutions.

Exavio

Series C in 2006
Exavio manufactures IP video-smart network devices for digital media distribution throughout broadcast and post production facilities. The company also offers IP-based streaming devices for streaming media services, such as cable VOD, nPVR, and business communications solutions. Its products include ExaMax media server platform that provides digital media distribution and interoperates in dissimilar file structures and operating systems. Exavio, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It has engineering offices in Beijing.

Authentium

Series A in 2006
Authentium, Inc. provides security software and services. It offers SafeCentral, a secure Internet that is designed to enable protected e-commerce; and Command Antivirus, an antivirus product. The company's technologies are used by software providers. Authentium, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Centrality Communications

Series D in 2005
Centrality Communications, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of platform solutions for the navigation infotainment devices and systems market. The company offers a range of GPS navigation processors, including the Atlas-I, designed for entry-level systems targeting mainstream consumers, and the Atlas-II, aimed at more advanced GPS navigation infotainment systems. Additionally, Centrality provides the ATLAS-H processor, which integrates functionality for portable navigation devices and handheld terminals. Its semiconductor devices support various applications, including GPS handhelds, personal digital assistants, smartphones, and automotive navigation systems, along with peripheral devices and supporting software drivers. Centrality Communications has positioned itself as a key player in addressing challenges related to cost, GPS performance, and multimedia functionality in navigation solutions.

Exavio

Series B in 2005
Exavio manufactures IP video-smart network devices for digital media distribution throughout broadcast and post production facilities. The company also offers IP-based streaming devices for streaming media services, such as cable VOD, nPVR, and business communications solutions. Its products include ExaMax media server platform that provides digital media distribution and interoperates in dissimilar file structures and operating systems. Exavio, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It has engineering offices in Beijing.

Exavio

Series A in 2003
Exavio manufactures IP video-smart network devices for digital media distribution throughout broadcast and post production facilities. The company also offers IP-based streaming devices for streaming media services, such as cable VOD, nPVR, and business communications solutions. Its products include ExaMax media server platform that provides digital media distribution and interoperates in dissimilar file structures and operating systems. Exavio, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It has engineering offices in Beijing.
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