Entrepreneur First

Entrepreneur First is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2011, with offices in five cities across three continents. It uniquely invests in high-potential individuals, helping them find co-founders, develop ideas, and secure funding to build globally significant technology companies. With a portfolio of over 300 companies, including notable successes like Tractable and Magic Pony Technology, and a global alumni network of over 5000, Entrepreneur First has a combined portfolio value of over $5 billion. Backed by prominent tech founders and investors, the firm focuses on the software and technology sectors.

Milad Alucozai

Venture Partner

Clémence Bellanger

Principal, Paris

Jonny Clifford

Partner and General Partner, London

Philipp Herkelmann

Partner and General Manager

Elspeth Lawson

Partner and Deputy CPO

Nadav Rosenberg

Venture Partner

Rahul Samat

Partner and General Manager, Banglore

Tom Shinner

Partner and COO

Oliver Walerys

Founder

Past deals in Singapore

Frontline

Seed Round in 2023
Frontline is a software development company based in Singapore, established in 2021. It specializes in pre-construction management software designed to optimize construction projects by ensuring just-in-time delivery. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Frontline's software analyzes construction activities to determine the most efficient sequence, helping users identify tasks that are ahead of schedule, on track, or delayed. The platform generates recovery plans and various scheduling options, taking into account factors such as construction duration, resource loading, and costs. By allowing construction professionals to manage constraints like sequence, available manpower, and working hours, Frontline aims to streamline construction activities and enhance overall project efficiency.

SunGreenH2

Seed Round in 2022
SunGreenH2 is a company focused on producing green hydrogen through advanced nanotechnology and proprietary electrolysis systems. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Melbourne and London, the company has developed a modular and scalable electrolyser stack that enables efficient on-site hydrogen production using only sunlight and water. This innovative approach results in zero emissions and significantly reduces costs, facilitating the widespread adoption of green hydrogen across various sectors, including transportation, energy storage, and specialty chemicals. With over a decade of research in electrochemistry and nanotechnology, SunGreenH2 aims to unlock sustainable and scalable hydrogen solutions for industries worldwide.

Green Li-ion

Series A in 2022
Green Li-ion is a technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2020, that specializes in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Its patented multi-cathode technology addresses inefficiencies in traditional battery recycling methods, enabling the rejuvenation of battery cathodes. This innovation not only enhances the purity of the output but also allows lithium-ion batteries to be reused effectively, extending their lifespan without compromising efficiency. By offering a cleaner and faster recycling process, Green Li-ion significantly improves profitability compared to existing methods, thereby mitigating risks to the precious metals industry and contributing positively to environmental sustainability.

Fairmart

Seed Round in 2021
Fairmart operates an online marketplace that enhances the visibility of retail products for physical stores, particularly in Singapore. By automating the digitization of products, Fairmart enables minimarts, grocery stores, and specialty shops to make their offerings searchable online. This platform allows customers to easily find and pre-order items from local stores, simplifying the shopping experience. The company's services streamline inventory management and promote omnichannel engagement, helping to alleviate the operational challenges faced by traditional retailers while facilitating their digital transformation.

DiviGas

Seed Round in 2021
DiviGas is an oil and gas company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Central Region, Singapore. The company specializes in the development of advanced hydrogen separation membranes designed for hydrogen purification and gas separation. These membranes exhibit high resistance to heat, pressure, acidity, and plasticity, offering superior performance compared to traditional solutions. Additionally, DiviGas's technology can be integrated with carbon capture and storage systems to facilitate carbon dioxide separation. This innovative approach enables clients to purify hydrogen efficiently and at a lower cost while employing environmentally friendly methods.

Waste Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Waste Labs is a Singapore-based artificial intelligence company focused on optimizing waste collection and promoting recycling and circular supply chains. Its AI platform delivers data-driven insights and prescriptive recommendations to assist cities and waste managers in mapping waste flows and designing efficient, sustainable waste collection systems. By leveraging both available and proprietary waste data, Waste Labs creates digital twin models of physical waste collection infrastructures, allowing for the identification of inefficiencies and deviations within these systems. The company serves prominent waste management firms and sustainable producers across Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK.

Green Li-ion

Seed Round in 2021
Green Li-ion is a technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2020, that specializes in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Its patented multi-cathode technology addresses inefficiencies in traditional battery recycling methods, enabling the rejuvenation of battery cathodes. This innovation not only enhances the purity of the output but also allows lithium-ion batteries to be reused effectively, extending their lifespan without compromising efficiency. By offering a cleaner and faster recycling process, Green Li-ion significantly improves profitability compared to existing methods, thereby mitigating risks to the precious metals industry and contributing positively to environmental sustainability.

Fairmart

Seed Round in 2020
Fairmart operates an online marketplace that enhances the visibility of retail products for physical stores, particularly in Singapore. By automating the digitization of products, Fairmart enables minimarts, grocery stores, and specialty shops to make their offerings searchable online. This platform allows customers to easily find and pre-order items from local stores, simplifying the shopping experience. The company's services streamline inventory management and promote omnichannel engagement, helping to alleviate the operational challenges faced by traditional retailers while facilitating their digital transformation.

Nanofy

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Nanofy Technologies was an industrial solutions developer that focused on creating nano-materials, particularly a self-disinfecting coating designed to eliminate microbes upon contact. The coating operated through photocatalytic reactions activated by visible light, aimed at reducing the spread of pathogens in high-traffic indoor environments. Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of Entrepreneur First's 8th Singapore cohort, the company invested a year in research and development. However, it struggled to compete with established technologies in ISO-certified trials, leading to its closure in September 2021 after failing to advance beyond pilot implementations.

Transcelestial

Series A in 2020
Transcelestial Technologies Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore and established in 2016, specializes in developing a high-speed wireless communication network that utilizes laser technology for point-to-point connections. This innovative network is designed to facilitate data transfer for both terrestrial and satellite applications, achieving speeds up to 1000 times faster than conventional methods. The technology is characterized by its resilience against jamming and its independence from spectrum pre-allocation or regulatory constraints. By creating a robust infrastructure for wireless communication, Transcelestial aims to enhance global connectivity and provide reliable network services across various environments, including ground, satellite, and deep-space applications.

Waste Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Waste Labs is a Singapore-based artificial intelligence company focused on optimizing waste collection and promoting recycling and circular supply chains. Its AI platform delivers data-driven insights and prescriptive recommendations to assist cities and waste managers in mapping waste flows and designing efficient, sustainable waste collection systems. By leveraging both available and proprietary waste data, Waste Labs creates digital twin models of physical waste collection infrastructures, allowing for the identification of inefficiencies and deviations within these systems. The company serves prominent waste management firms and sustainable producers across Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the UK.

Entropica Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Entropica Labs is a quantum computing company based in Singapore, established in 2018 by alumni of the Centre for Quantum Technologies. The company is focused on developing optimization models, algorithms, and software tailored for quantum computing applications. It provides tools that integrate with cloud-based quantum platforms, enabling clients to efficiently run, test, and deploy quantum optimization algorithms. Entropica Labs aims to enhance the performance of these algorithms and facilitate their smooth integration into various workflows and computing systems. Through its innovative solutions, the company strives to make quantum computing a practical and valuable technology for a wide range of applications.

QuantShip

Pre Seed Round in 2020
QuantShip is a Singapore-based company founded in 2019 that enhances decision-making in the maritime industry through proprietary machine learning algorithms. The company specializes in providing predictive analytics solutions that empower shipping companies to make informed, data-driven decisions rather than relying on sentiment. By leveraging artificial intelligence, QuantShip delivers tailored intelligence that helps stakeholders in the maritime sector manage freight risks effectively. The organization aims to transform traditional decision-making processes in ocean commerce, significantly improving efficiency and reliability through its advanced technological platform.

Merkle Science

Seed Round in 2019
Merkle Science is a software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, specializing in predictive crypto risk and intelligence platforms. It provides tools for businesses, financial institutions, and government agencies to detect, investigate, and prevent illegal activities related to cryptocurrencies. The company utilizes a proprietary Behavioral Rule Engine, which allows compliance teams to exceed traditional blacklists and meet local KYC/AML obligations. Its platform features an intuitive rule management interface that enables users to visualize account activity over time and generate forensic reports. This functionality supports blockchain companies, crypto exchanges, investment funds, banks, and regulators in conducting due diligence and ensuring compliance while addressing the complexities of illicit cryptocurrency activities.

Shiok Meats

Seed Round in 2019
Shiok Meats is a Singapore-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in cellular aquaculture, focusing on the production of cell-based meats and seafood. By harvesting from cells rather than animals, the company aims to provide clean and healthy alternatives to traditional meat products. Its primary offerings include lab-cultured shrimp and other crustacean meats, which are designed to be animal-friendly, health-conscious, and environmentally sustainable. Shiok Meats strives to deliver products that retain the same taste, texture, and nutritional value as conventional seafood, thereby catering to consumers seeking healthier and more ethical food options.

FireVisor

Seed Round in 2019
FireVisor Systems Pte. Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, offers an AI-powered software platform that transforms the manufacturing sector by leveraging previously untapped data. The company focuses on automating manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality control. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, FireVisor's platform detects, analyzes, and monitors defects in production, thereby minimizing the reliance on human inspectors and process control engineers. This innovative approach aims to create self-aware factories that can autonomously optimize operations, reducing costs associated with poor quality and increasing overall profitability for clients. In a global manufacturing industry valued at $17.2 trillion, FireVisor seeks to harness the vast amounts of data generated by machines to drive significant enhancements in productivity and operational effectiveness.

SensorFlow

Series A in 2019
SensorFlow is a Singapore-based company focused on creating energy-efficient hotel solutions through the development of smart automation and energy management tools. Funded by the Singapore government, SensorFlow offers flexible and easily installable wireless systems that have demonstrated energy savings of up to 30% per room annually. By incorporating energy meters that measure consumption and track data in real-time, the company enables hotels to manage their energy use more effectively. SensorFlow aims to contribute to a greener future by providing innovative and affordable sustainable solutions for the hospitality industry.

Privyr

Seed Round in 2019
Privyr is a Singapore-based company established in 2018 that offers a personalized sales and customer engagement platform for consumer-facing salespeople and businesses. The platform is designed to help users manage and convert leads into clients directly from their mobile devices. Trusted by over 45,000 sales professionals across more than 75 countries, Privyr's app has facilitated the engagement of over 20 million leads. It seamlessly integrates with popular communication tools such as WhatsApp, SMS, iMessage, and email, allowing users to receive instant notifications of new leads from various sources, including social media ads and website forms. The platform provides features like auto-personalized messaging, trackable content, automatic follow-up reminders, and streamlined lead management, all aimed at enhancing the efficiency of sales conversions without requiring extensive setup.

Propine

Seed Round in 2018
Propine is a Singapore-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing digital asset custody solutions for institutional investors. The firm develops regulated custodian and securities services that ensure secure management of blockchain-based digital assets. Its platform features a dual-layer multi-signature system that safeguards token holder rights and benefits, while also offering administration for token plans related to employees, partners, and investors. Propine’s services include segregated customer accounts, various withdrawal options, and comprehensive reporting capabilities, which encompass detailed transaction histories and notifications of corporate actions. This infrastructure allows institutional clients to effectively manage risk assets associated with tokens and enhances their overall asset management experience.

VFlow Tech

Seed Round in 2018
Vflow Tech is a Singapore-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of modular vanadium redox flow batteries. These batteries are designed for large-scale energy storage applications, catering primarily to the utility and renewable energy sectors. Vflow Tech's innovative approach incorporates industry-focused research and user feedback to create safe, long-lasting, and cost-effective energy storage solutions. The modular design of their batteries allows for scalability, making them suitable for a range of applications from households and micro-grids to grid-level storage. The company emphasizes the reliability and environmental friendliness of its products, offering clients a sustainable energy storage option that maintains consistent performance without degradation over time.

Privyr

Seed Round in 2018
Privyr is a Singapore-based company established in 2018 that offers a personalized sales and customer engagement platform for consumer-facing salespeople and businesses. The platform is designed to help users manage and convert leads into clients directly from their mobile devices. Trusted by over 45,000 sales professionals across more than 75 countries, Privyr's app has facilitated the engagement of over 20 million leads. It seamlessly integrates with popular communication tools such as WhatsApp, SMS, iMessage, and email, allowing users to receive instant notifications of new leads from various sources, including social media ads and website forms. The platform provides features like auto-personalized messaging, trackable content, automatic follow-up reminders, and streamlined lead management, all aimed at enhancing the efficiency of sales conversions without requiring extensive setup.

Entropica Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Entropica Labs is a quantum computing company based in Singapore, established in 2018 by alumni of the Centre for Quantum Technologies. The company is focused on developing optimization models, algorithms, and software tailored for quantum computing applications. It provides tools that integrate with cloud-based quantum platforms, enabling clients to efficiently run, test, and deploy quantum optimization algorithms. Entropica Labs aims to enhance the performance of these algorithms and facilitate their smooth integration into various workflows and computing systems. Through its innovative solutions, the company strives to make quantum computing a practical and valuable technology for a wide range of applications.

Propine

Seed Round in 2018
Propine is a Singapore-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in providing digital asset custody solutions for institutional investors. The firm develops regulated custodian and securities services that ensure secure management of blockchain-based digital assets. Its platform features a dual-layer multi-signature system that safeguards token holder rights and benefits, while also offering administration for token plans related to employees, partners, and investors. Propine’s services include segregated customer accounts, various withdrawal options, and comprehensive reporting capabilities, which encompass detailed transaction histories and notifications of corporate actions. This infrastructure allows institutional clients to effectively manage risk assets associated with tokens and enhances their overall asset management experience.

Affable

Seed Round in 2018
Affable Technologies Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in a digital marketing platform focused on automating influencer marketing through artificial intelligence. Founded in 2017, Affable's platform enhances the process of discovering and engaging with micro-influencers by utilizing advanced computer vision algorithms to analyze social media posts. This technology provides insights into influencers' audiences, recommends suitable profiles, and identifies fake followers. Additionally, the platform enables brands to automate the activation and engagement of influencers while tracking campaign performance in real-time. By streamlining influencer marketing, Affable aims to facilitate a more efficient and effective approach for brands to enhance their presence on social media.

FireVisor

Pre Seed Round in 2018
FireVisor Systems Pte. Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, offers an AI-powered software platform that transforms the manufacturing sector by leveraging previously untapped data. The company focuses on automating manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality control. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, FireVisor's platform detects, analyzes, and monitors defects in production, thereby minimizing the reliance on human inspectors and process control engineers. This innovative approach aims to create self-aware factories that can autonomously optimize operations, reducing costs associated with poor quality and increasing overall profitability for clients. In a global manufacturing industry valued at $17.2 trillion, FireVisor seeks to harness the vast amounts of data generated by machines to drive significant enhancements in productivity and operational effectiveness.

Affable

Seed Round in 2018
Affable Technologies Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in a digital marketing platform focused on automating influencer marketing through artificial intelligence. Founded in 2017, Affable's platform enhances the process of discovering and engaging with micro-influencers by utilizing advanced computer vision algorithms to analyze social media posts. This technology provides insights into influencers' audiences, recommends suitable profiles, and identifies fake followers. Additionally, the platform enables brands to automate the activation and engagement of influencers while tracking campaign performance in real-time. By streamlining influencer marketing, Affable aims to facilitate a more efficient and effective approach for brands to enhance their presence on social media.

Kinexcs

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Kinexcs is an AI-driven health platform and wearables company focused on enhancing mobility and improving quality of life for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. It addresses issues of incomplete recovery and patient compliance through its innovative digital therapy solutions, which are both cost-effective and convenient. The company has developed KIMIA, the world's first continuous knee health monitor, combined with an AI-based digital therapist that facilitates access to therapy. Kinexcs collaborates with key opinion leaders and major public hospitals in Singapore on various clinical projects, while also offering its products through orthopedic surgeons and significant implant manufacturers. The integration of continuous monitoring and real-time exercise guidance supports patients in managing their conditions effectively.

Kinexcs

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Kinexcs is an AI-driven health platform and wearables company focused on enhancing mobility and improving quality of life for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions. It addresses issues of incomplete recovery and patient compliance through its innovative digital therapy solutions, which are both cost-effective and convenient. The company has developed KIMIA, the world's first continuous knee health monitor, combined with an AI-based digital therapist that facilitates access to therapy. Kinexcs collaborates with key opinion leaders and major public hospitals in Singapore on various clinical projects, while also offering its products through orthopedic surgeons and significant implant manufacturers. The integration of continuous monitoring and real-time exercise guidance supports patients in managing their conditions effectively.

SousChef

Seed Round in 2017
SousChef Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing modular, plug-and-play automation technology for the beverage industry. Founded in 2016, the company offers solutions that allow beverage retailers to automate the preparation of complex drinks, ensuring speed and consistency. SousChef provides customized configurations tailored to the needs of beverage retail outlets and brands, as well as self-service system setups for office pantries and concept bars. Additionally, the company leases automated bar counters for use at music festivals and corporate events, enhancing the efficiency of beverage dispensing in various settings.

SensorFlow

Seed Round in 2017
SensorFlow is a Singapore-based company focused on creating energy-efficient hotel solutions through the development of smart automation and energy management tools. Funded by the Singapore government, SensorFlow offers flexible and easily installable wireless systems that have demonstrated energy savings of up to 30% per room annually. By incorporating energy meters that measure consumption and track data in real-time, the company enables hotels to manage their energy use more effectively. SensorFlow aims to contribute to a greener future by providing innovative and affordable sustainable solutions for the hospitality industry.

Lemnis Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Lemnis Technologies Pte. Ltd. is a technology company based in Singapore, founded in 2017, that specializes in the development of virtual reality and augmented reality headsets. The company focuses on advancing mixed reality as a viable computing platform, leveraging scientific research and pending patents to enhance visual fidelity in head-mounted displays. Lemnis is known for its innovative Verifocal™ platform, which was first introduced at SIGGRAPH 2018 and later recognized with a CES 2019 Innovation Award for its Verifocal™ VR Kit. The team comprises passionate scientists and engineers, including several PhD holders from prestigious institutions, who have contributed to numerous international publications. The company's commitment to advancing mixed reality technology positions it as a significant player in the industry.

Transcelestial

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Transcelestial Technologies Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore and established in 2016, specializes in developing a high-speed wireless communication network that utilizes laser technology for point-to-point connections. This innovative network is designed to facilitate data transfer for both terrestrial and satellite applications, achieving speeds up to 1000 times faster than conventional methods. The technology is characterized by its resilience against jamming and its independence from spectrum pre-allocation or regulatory constraints. By creating a robust infrastructure for wireless communication, Transcelestial aims to enhance global connectivity and provide reliable network services across various environments, including ground, satellite, and deep-space applications.

FireVisor

Convertible Note in 2013
FireVisor Systems Pte. Ltd., founded in 2018 and based in Singapore, offers an AI-powered software platform that transforms the manufacturing sector by leveraging previously untapped data. The company focuses on automating manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality control. By utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning, FireVisor's platform detects, analyzes, and monitors defects in production, thereby minimizing the reliance on human inspectors and process control engineers. This innovative approach aims to create self-aware factories that can autonomously optimize operations, reducing costs associated with poor quality and increasing overall profitability for clients. In a global manufacturing industry valued at $17.2 trillion, FireVisor seeks to harness the vast amounts of data generated by machines to drive significant enhancements in productivity and operational effectiveness.

VFlow Tech

Vflow Tech is a Singapore-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of modular vanadium redox flow batteries. These batteries are designed for large-scale energy storage applications, catering primarily to the utility and renewable energy sectors. Vflow Tech's innovative approach incorporates industry-focused research and user feedback to create safe, long-lasting, and cost-effective energy storage solutions. The modular design of their batteries allows for scalability, making them suitable for a range of applications from households and micro-grids to grid-level storage. The company emphasizes the reliability and environmental friendliness of its products, offering clients a sustainable energy storage option that maintains consistent performance without degradation over time.
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