Wiz Holdings PTE. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions and chatbots aimed at enhancing customer service and operational efficiency for large corporations across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2019, the company provides a range of offerings, including a smart talkbot designed for telemarketing, customer care, and smart guidance. Additionally, Wiz Holdings delivers artificial intelligence as a service (AaaS) solutions focused on mobile office security and big data analysis to improve user behavior insights. With offices in Singapore, Nanjing, and Jakarta, the company leverages a diverse team of experts to advance its humanistic AI conversational technology, enabling businesses to enhance their communication channels and optimize data utilization in a cost-effective manner.
Fable Food Co is a company that specializes in plant-based meat alternatives, primarily utilizing shiitake mushrooms to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat. The organization focuses on creating minimally processed, clean label products made from all-natural ingredients, catering to the growing demand for healthier and sustainable food options. Fable's offerings are widely available in major Australian grocery chains such as Harris Farm Markets, Coles, and Woolworths, as well as through meal delivery services like Marley Spoon and Dinnerly. Additionally, its products can be found on various restaurant menus across Australia, Singapore, and the UK, making them accessible to a diverse range of consumers seeking vegan substitutes for meat dishes.
Merkle Science
Series A in 2022
Merkle Science is a software company that specializes in predictive crypto risk and intelligence platforms designed for businesses and government agencies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, the company focuses on helping crypto companies, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies detect, investigate, and prevent illegal activities associated with cryptocurrencies. Its proprietary Behavioral Rule Engine enhances the capabilities of compliance teams, allowing them to meet local Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements while addressing the complexities of illicit activities in the cryptocurrency space. The platform features an intuitive rule management interface that enables users to visualize account activity over time and generate detailed forensic reports, facilitating due diligence and compliance for blockchain companies, crypto exchanges, investment funds, banks, and regulators.
Modalku is an online marketplace based in Jakarta, Indonesia, designed to connect small businesses seeking loans with lenders looking to fund these loans. By leveraging technology, Modalku offers borrowers access to financing options that may not be available through traditional channels, often at lower interest rates. Lenders participating in the platform can achieve returns that surpass those typically found in bank deposits and traditional investment products. This marketplace lending model has been successfully implemented in various countries, including the USA, UK, China, and Singapore, demonstrating its effectiveness in supporting small business growth.
Funding Societies
Series C in 2022
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.
Next Gen Foods
Series A in 2022
Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup that offers plant-based meat products. Its plant-based products look and taste like meat and are developed using agricultural food ecosystems helping consumers to have foods that are rich in protein and nutrients. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore.
Wiz Holdings PTE. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions and chatbots aimed at enhancing customer service and operational efficiency for large corporations across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2019, the company provides a range of offerings, including a smart talkbot designed for telemarketing, customer care, and smart guidance. Additionally, Wiz Holdings delivers artificial intelligence as a service (AaaS) solutions focused on mobile office security and big data analysis to improve user behavior insights. With offices in Singapore, Nanjing, and Jakarta, the company leverages a diverse team of experts to advance its humanistic AI conversational technology, enabling businesses to enhance their communication channels and optimize data utilization in a cost-effective manner.
SaladStop!
Series B in 2021
SaladStop! is a leader in the healthy food movement in Singapore, focused on providing nutritious and delicious options such as salads, wraps, grain bowls, and smoothies. With a commitment to homemade food free from artificial flavors and coloring, the company prioritizes nutritional transparency and climate-positive choices for consumers. Currently, SaladStop! operates 23 outlets in Singapore and Manila and is expanding its reach to Indonesia and Japan, aligning with its vision of becoming a global leader in nutrition, health, and wellness.
Next Gen Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup that offers plant-based meat products. Its plant-based products look and taste like meat and are developed using agricultural food ecosystems helping consumers to have foods that are rich in protein and nutrients. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore.
Next Gen Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup that offers plant-based meat products. Its plant-based products look and taste like meat and are developed using agricultural food ecosystems helping consumers to have foods that are rich in protein and nutrients. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore.
Validus Investment Holdings
Series B in 2020
Validus Capital is a fintech company focused on providing growth financing to underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company utilizes data and artificial intelligence to enhance the financing process, facilitating access to secured short-term and medium-term credit. Through its online marketplace, Validus employs a peer-to-peer lending model that connects SMEs with accredited investors, enabling businesses to secure financing efficiently while minimizing costs associated with financial intermediation. Validus is committed to driving inclusive economic growth by partnering with corporations to support SME ecosystems and holds regulatory licenses from authorities such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Indonesia's OJK.
SOCASH Pte Ltd. is a Singapore-based company founded in 2016 that operates a digital platform facilitating cash transactions without the reliance on traditional banking infrastructure such as ATMs or branches. The application allows users to withdraw and deposit cash by placing orders and selecting local merchants or neighborhood shops for fulfillment. This innovative approach not only enhances cash circulation but also provides an opportunity for shop owners to increase their revenue and attract more customers. SOCASH's services extend beyond Singapore, as the company is also operational in Indonesia and Malaysia, contributing to a broader regional cash and digital payment ecosystem.
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.
Carousell
Funding Round in 2018
Carousell is a Singapore-based classifieds marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of preloved items through its mobile app, available on iOS and Android. Launched in August 2012, the platform allows users to easily list their secondhand goods by simply taking a photo and adding a description, covering a wide array of categories such as fashion, electronics, home goods, and vehicles. Carousell has gained popularity and recognition, ranking as the top shopping app in several regions including Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Australia. The company has expanded its reach to 19 cities across seven countries, driven by a mission to inspire individuals to start selling and declutter their lives while enabling others to discover savings.
Ohmyhome
Secondary Market in 2018
Ohmyhome is a property technology company based in Singapore, established in 2016. It operates a comprehensive marketplace designed to facilitate housing transactions by directly connecting homeowners with home seekers. As a leading property transaction ecosystem in Singapore, Ohmyhome offers a one-stop platform that provides a range of end-to-end property solutions and services. These include brokerage services, property management, home renovation and furnishing services, as well as mortgage referrals, legal services, and insurance referrals. The company generates revenue primarily from its brokerage services and additional emerging services, positioning itself as a data and technology-driven entity within the proptech sector.
Igloohome
Series A in 2018
Igloohome Inc. manufactures security locks designed for both residential and commercial applications, enabling effective management of homes and properties through innovative technology. The company offers a range of products, including the igloohome Smart Keybox, which caters to short-term rental hosts and property owners, and the Smart Padlock, a remotely-managed security solution that provides convenient access control. Additionally, Igloohome features a mobile app that allows users to pair and manage multiple locks across various properties, facilitating Bluetooth unlock, the generation of one-time and duration PIN codes, master PIN code changes, and lock battery status checks. The Smart Keybox operates using a PIN code and Bluetooth technology. Igloohome distributes its products via resellers and online platforms. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Barghest Building Performance
Funding Round in 2017
Barghest Building Performance Pte Ltd. is an energy efficiency firm based in Singapore, with additional offices in Malaysia and China. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in providing energy optimization solutions, particularly for HVAC systems, to various sectors including hospitality, industrial, office, and retail. Barghest Building Performance employs advanced technologies such as sensors, software algorithms, and customized engineering to enhance the operational efficiency of existing equipment, thereby facilitating significant energy savings and supporting clients in achieving their carbon neutrality and sustainability goals. The firm also offers cloud-based remote monitoring and data analytics to improve facilities management, along with value-added maintenance services, including regular servicing of fan coil units, air handling units, pumps, and cooling towers.
BeMyGuest
Series A in 2017
BeMyGuest is a Singapore-based startup that organizes local tours and activities. Its website features a comparison tool for the tours and activities that are listed on the site.The company was founded by Clement Wong in March 2012.