January Capital

January Capital is a venture capital investment firm established in 2012 and based in Singapore. The firm focuses on providing flexible and bespoke capital to exceptional founders in the Asia Pacific region, which includes high-potential markets such as Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Australia, and New Zealand. January Capital aims to support companies operating in software, e-commerce, digitization, internet, and technology sectors, recognizing the unique demands and opportunities within these markets.

Benjamin Dunphy

Co-Founder, Investor and Founding Partner

Jason Edwards

Investor

Simran Hathiramani

Investor

Jonathan Hodson

Investor

Joshua Lim

Investor

Roy Ong

Investor

Past deals in Singapore

Eezee

Series A in 2022
Eezee Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company that operates an online business-to-business (B2B) marketplace specializing in industrial hardware and supplies. Founded in 2016, the platform offers a wide range of products, including drills, electrical power testing tools, ladders, office stationery, and workplace safety equipment such as personal protective gear. By connecting accredited suppliers with corporate clients, Eezee streamlines the procurement process, enabling businesses to efficiently find and purchase necessary items with just a few clicks. The marketplace emphasizes a customer-centric approach, allowing for secure transactions that help buyers save time and costs while providing sellers with effective access to their target audience.

ShopBack

Series F in 2022
ShopBack is a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia that focuses on enhancing consumer purchasing decisions through cashback and rewards. Operating in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, the company facilitates over 1,000 orders per hour by offering up to 30% cashback on purchases made through its platform. With a portfolio of over 1,300 merchant partners such as Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, ShopBack provides consumers with curated deals while simultaneously delivering effective marketing solutions for its business partners. The company is recognized for its impact in the industry, having received multiple awards, including accolades for Best Start-up and Best Innovative Infocomm Products at the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Awards, as well as the Emerging Enterprise Award, highlighting its role in enriching the shopping experience for consumers.

Cialfo

Series B in 2022
Cialfo is an AI-driven platform designed to streamline the college and career counseling process for students, counselors, parents, and college representatives. The platform assists independent college counselors, private organizations, and high schools in managing applications to boarding schools and undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Cialfo aims to enhance the overseas college application experience by automating workflows, improving engagement among students and parents, and facilitating collaboration among teams. With a mission to make higher education accessible to 100 million students by 2025, Cialfo operates offices in Washington D.C., Singapore, Shanghai, and New Delhi.

GajiGesa

Seed Round in 2021
GajiGesa, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Jakarta, is a fintech company focused on enhancing financial wellness for employees in Indonesia. The company offers a robust financial wellness platform that provides earned wage access, financial education, and management tools designed to improve the financial health of users. By partnering with over 60 employers and serving tens of thousands of employees, GajiGesa aims to alleviate financial stress and reduce reliance on informal lenders. Its innovative app promotes financial independence among workers, particularly those with micro-businesses, and addresses common financial challenges such as health-related expenses. In addition, GajiGesa introduced GajiTim, an employee management application for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that streamlines income tracking and salary calculation, attracting over 50,000 active users since its launch. The company has experienced significant growth and continues to establish itself as a leading financial partner for employers, enhancing employee productivity, engagement, and retention.

ShopBack

Series E in 2021
ShopBack is a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia that focuses on enhancing consumer purchasing decisions through cashback and rewards. Operating in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, the company facilitates over 1,000 orders per hour by offering up to 30% cashback on purchases made through its platform. With a portfolio of over 1,300 merchant partners such as Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, ShopBack provides consumers with curated deals while simultaneously delivering effective marketing solutions for its business partners. The company is recognized for its impact in the industry, having received multiple awards, including accolades for Best Start-up and Best Innovative Infocomm Products at the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Awards, as well as the Emerging Enterprise Award, highlighting its role in enriching the shopping experience for consumers.

Eezee

Seed Round in 2021
Eezee Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company that operates an online business-to-business (B2B) marketplace specializing in industrial hardware and supplies. Founded in 2016, the platform offers a wide range of products, including drills, electrical power testing tools, ladders, office stationery, and workplace safety equipment such as personal protective gear. By connecting accredited suppliers with corporate clients, Eezee streamlines the procurement process, enabling businesses to efficiently find and purchase necessary items with just a few clicks. The marketplace emphasizes a customer-centric approach, allowing for secure transactions that help buyers save time and costs while providing sellers with effective access to their target audience.

Cialfo

Series A in 2021
Cialfo is an AI-driven platform designed to streamline the college and career counseling process for students, counselors, parents, and college representatives. The platform assists independent college counselors, private organizations, and high schools in managing applications to boarding schools and undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Cialfo aims to enhance the overseas college application experience by automating workflows, improving engagement among students and parents, and facilitating collaboration among teams. With a mission to make higher education accessible to 100 million students by 2025, Cialfo operates offices in Washington D.C., Singapore, Shanghai, and New Delhi.

aCommerce

Series C in 2019
aCommerce Co., Ltd., established in 2013, is a Bangkok-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive e-commerce solutions for brands and retailers across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore. The company offers a wide range of services, from performance marketing and channel management to platform design, payment gateways, order fulfillment, delivery, and customer service. aCommerce caters to various sectors such as health and beauty, fashion, electronics, and technology, and has a strategic partnership with DKSH Group.

ShopBack

Series B in 2019
ShopBack is a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia that focuses on enhancing consumer purchasing decisions through cashback and rewards. Operating in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, the company facilitates over 1,000 orders per hour by offering up to 30% cashback on purchases made through its platform. With a portfolio of over 1,300 merchant partners such as Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, ShopBack provides consumers with curated deals while simultaneously delivering effective marketing solutions for its business partners. The company is recognized for its impact in the industry, having received multiple awards, including accolades for Best Start-up and Best Innovative Infocomm Products at the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Awards, as well as the Emerging Enterprise Award, highlighting its role in enriching the shopping experience for consumers.

aCommerce

Series B in 2017
aCommerce Co., Ltd., established in 2013, is a Bangkok-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive e-commerce solutions for brands and retailers across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore. The company offers a wide range of services, from performance marketing and channel management to platform design, payment gateways, order fulfillment, delivery, and customer service. aCommerce caters to various sectors such as health and beauty, fashion, electronics, and technology, and has a strategic partnership with DKSH Group.

ShopBack

Series A in 2017
ShopBack is a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia that focuses on enhancing consumer purchasing decisions through cashback and rewards. Operating in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, the company facilitates over 1,000 orders per hour by offering up to 30% cashback on purchases made through its platform. With a portfolio of over 1,300 merchant partners such as Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, ShopBack provides consumers with curated deals while simultaneously delivering effective marketing solutions for its business partners. The company is recognized for its impact in the industry, having received multiple awards, including accolades for Best Start-up and Best Innovative Infocomm Products at the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Awards, as well as the Emerging Enterprise Award, highlighting its role in enriching the shopping experience for consumers.

aCommerce

Venture Round in 2016
aCommerce Co., Ltd., established in 2013, is a Bangkok-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive e-commerce solutions for brands and retailers across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore. The company offers a wide range of services, from performance marketing and channel management to platform design, payment gateways, order fulfillment, delivery, and customer service. aCommerce caters to various sectors such as health and beauty, fashion, electronics, and technology, and has a strategic partnership with DKSH Group.

Vinomofo

Series A in 2016
Vinomofo is an innovative online wine store that aims to transform the wine purchasing experience. Founded in 2011 by André Eikmeier and Justin Dry in Adelaide, the company has grown significantly, boasting a community of over 400,000 wine enthusiasts and employing more than 100 staff members. Vinomofo provides a platform that allows users to purchase and recommend boutique wines, making it convenient for wine lovers to buy online without the need to visit a physical store. Recognized as one of Australia’s fastest-growing companies, Vinomofo has received numerous accolades, including the Online Retailer of the Year award in 2015. In 2016, the company expanded its reach by entering six new international markets, including New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United States, and China.

aCommerce

Venture Round in 2015
aCommerce Co., Ltd., established in 2013, is a Bangkok-based company that specializes in providing comprehensive e-commerce solutions for brands and retailers across Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore. The company offers a wide range of services, from performance marketing and channel management to platform design, payment gateways, order fulfillment, delivery, and customer service. aCommerce caters to various sectors such as health and beauty, fashion, electronics, and technology, and has a strategic partnership with DKSH Group.
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