K3 Ventures

K3 Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 that focuses on investing in technology start-ups in Southeast Asia. The firm aims to support talented founders with innovative visions that can transform the region. K3 Ventures leverages its exclusive bamboo network to create strategic opportunities for start-ups, enabling them to scale through pilot projects and fostering adoption within their use case portfolios. Recognizing the challenges posed by traditional businesses and stakeholders, K3 Ventures acts as a bridge between technology start-ups and incumbent companies, fostering collaboration to establish a robust ecosystem. This approach not only helps overcome barriers to growth but also lays the groundwork for the emergence of new market leaders in the evolving digital landscape.

Miranda Jiang

Principal

Aaron Tan

Senior Associate

Nicholas Tyson

Principal

Past deals in Malaysia

Funding Societies

Series C in 2022
Funding Societies Pte. Ltd. is a peer-to-peer financing platform based in Singapore, founded in 2015. It connects investors with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking funding, thereby addressing financial inclusion challenges and making credit-worthy SMEs more bankable. The platform offers a range of flexible financing options, including micro and term loans, as well as invoice financing, supported by advanced credit scoring and risk assessment models. Since its inception, Funding Societies has facilitated over 3.3 million business loans, amounting to more than S$1.8 billion in funding. The company has received multiple accolades, including the Global Excellence Award from ITU Telecom, and holds operating licenses from regulators in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, making it a pioneer in the region's peer-to-peer lending landscape.

Grab

Series A in 2021
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

Socash

Series A in 2018
Socash Pte Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that provides a digital platform facilitating cash transactions without the need for traditional ATMs. Established in 2015, it allows users to withdraw and deposit cash by placing orders at local merchants or neighborhood shops, effectively transforming these locations into virtual ATMs. This innovative approach not only enhances cash circulation but also helps shop owners attract more customers and generate additional income. Socash operates across Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, bridging the gap between cash and digital payments while offering scalable last-mile banking and payment services. The company's infrastructure leverages the sharing economy to connect banks with retailers, streamlining cash handling and improving customer access to financial services.

Barghest Building Performance

Funding Round in 2017
Barghest Building Performance Pte Ltd. specializes in energy optimization solutions for the hospitality, industrial, office, and retail sectors in Singapore. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of HVAC systems, enabling buildings to operate existing equipment more effectively and achieve measurable energy savings over the long term. Barghest Building Performance also provides cloud-based remote monitoring and data analytics to improve facilities management at both portfolio and asset levels. Additionally, the company offers maintenance services, including regular servicing for fan coil units, air handling units, pumps, and cooling towers, as well as building automation system monitoring and green mark services. Established in 2012, Barghest Building Performance has expanded its operations to Petaling Jaya and Penang in Malaysia, as well as Shanghai, China.

Grab

Funding Round in 2017
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

iflix

Secondary Market in 2017
iFlix Sdn Bhd is a digital entertainment service provider based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2014. The company caters to consumers in various countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and several others across the Middle East and North Africa. iFlix offers a comprehensive library of content, including TV shows, movies, hyperlocal originals, live sports, and news, allowing users to stream or download their preferred entertainment. The service features a diverse range of genres, including comedy, drama, K-drama, Turkish drama, Bollywood, and Nollywood, sourced from Hollywood, the UK, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Subscribers benefit from unlimited access to this extensive content library for a low monthly fee, enabling them to watch on multiple devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, and televisions, thereby enhancing accessibility and convenience. As of June 2020, iFlix operates as a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited.
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