Monk’s Hill Ventures

Monk's Hill Ventures, founded in 2014 by Peng T. Ong and Kuo-Yi Lim, is a Singapore-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage technology investments across Southeast Asia. The firm targets promising startups at the pre-Series A and Series A stages, focusing on sectors such as health tech, edtech, software, media, insurtech, e-commerce, fintech, and big data. Backed by global institutional investors and family offices, Monk's Hill Ventures emphasizes a first-principles approach to investment, breaking down ideas and business models to understand their fundamentals. The firm is characterized by its network of experienced entrepreneurs, operators, and advisors who provide valuable insights and guidance to founders. With a presence in key Southeast Asian markets including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand, Monk's Hill Ventures aims to support startups that leverage technology to improve lives across the region.

Past deals in Indonesia

DELOS

Series A in 2023
DELOS is a science-driven aqua-tech company that designs and operates aquafarms seeking to disrupt the traditional and fragmented aquaculture industry in Indonesia. The Company aims to jumpstart what it calls the “Blue Revolution”. The vision is to help progress Indonesia into an international aquaculture-based seafood production powerhouse within the next decade. The revolution will be a radical shift to drive the growth and modernization of the ~US$ 2.5 billion Indonesian aquaculture industry and further its integration into the global seafood supply chain. DELOS has successfully launched its farming-as-a-service product, AquaHero, a full-stack farm productivity system that combines scientific expertise, technology, and operational excellence to boost farm productivity and profitability. AquaHero utilizes top-class data collection methods and a cutting-edge biological model to predict and mitigate harvest risk, a model that will be trained on hundreds of shrimp ponds within the DELOS ecosystem across Indonesia. DELOS has also launched AquaLink, a harvesting and logistics platform that allows it to capture and provide sustainable and traceable seafood supply downstream in the value chain. The company is currently responsible for producing and distributing thousands of tons of shrimp annually, and has taken steps to integrate its supply into the US$ 300 billion global seafood market. DELOS aims to ensure the traceability and sustainability of its supply chain to streamline global integration. The company has, thereby, embedded sustainable practices into its operations, and will allow stakeholders visibility into its supply chain through its AquaHero and AquaLink platforms.

Dagangan

Series B in 2022
Dagangan operates as a technology-driven rural commerce platform aimed at enhancing access to daily necessities for communities in rural Indonesia. By utilizing a hub-and-spoke distribution model, Dagangan facilitates connections between producers and consumers, enabling rural households to purchase essential products at affordable prices. The platform not only assists brand owners in expanding their reach into smaller towns and villages but also empowers micro-entrepreneurs to market and sell local products and services. Through its dual focus on consumer access and producer support, Dagangan contributes to the economic self-sufficiency of rural residents while fostering overall economic growth in Indonesia.

Credibook

Series A in 2022
Credibook is a startup focused on assisting Indonesian retail wholesalers in managing their financial operations through digital solutions. It offers a digital debt logbook application that enables users to efficiently track accounts payable and receivable, personal debts, and credit management. The platform simplifies the financial process by allowing clients to record customer debts and send reminders for overdue payments. By digitizing the supply chain between wholesale and retail, Credibook enhances inventory sourcing efficiency and supports business owners in managing their operations effectively. The company aims to expand its reach across Indonesia and into various business sectors.

Dagangan

Series A in 2021
Dagangan operates as a technology-driven rural commerce platform aimed at enhancing access to daily necessities for communities in rural Indonesia. By utilizing a hub-and-spoke distribution model, Dagangan facilitates connections between producers and consumers, enabling rural households to purchase essential products at affordable prices. The platform not only assists brand owners in expanding their reach into smaller towns and villages but also empowers micro-entrepreneurs to market and sell local products and services. Through its dual focus on consumer access and producer support, Dagangan contributes to the economic self-sufficiency of rural residents while fostering overall economic growth in Indonesia.

Danacita

Series A in 2021
Danacita is an ErudiFi company that is on a mission to democratize access to higher education in Indonesia. It has funded students from over 100 tertiary institutes throughout the country and is registered with OJK as a P2P platform.

ErudiFi

Series A in 2021
ErudiFi is a technology company dedicated to making education more affordable in Southeast Asia. Operating under the names Danacita in Indonesia and Bukas in the Philippines, ErudiFi provides an education financing platform that assists students in obtaining low-interest educational loans. The platform enables users to apply for loans online, with approval based on factors such as family income, area of study, and academic merit. By streamlining the application process and minimizing documentation requirements, ErudiFi has facilitated funding for thousands of students, thereby enhancing access to education and contributing to long-term societal transformation.

Crowde

Series A in 2019
CROWDE is an agricultural-focused technology and financial company dedicated to building a sustainable ecosystem for over 30 million Indonesian farmers. The company provides essential business infrastructure, including access to financing, cost-effective inputs, vibrant markets for produce, efficient logistics for fresh goods, and data-driven market insights. CROWDE operates a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects farmers with retail investors, facilitating the raising of working capital while offering alternative investment opportunities. By integrating all segments of the agriculture ecosystem—from suppliers to consumers—through technology, CROWDE aims to enhance the agricultural landscape in Indonesia, supporting both farmers and investors in their pursuits for growth and improvement.

STOQO

Series A in 2018
STOQO Technology is an online marketplace based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2016, designed specifically for small restaurant and hotel owners. The company offers a platform that allows culinary businesses to bulk source a wide range of raw materials directly from manufacturers and distributors at competitive wholesale prices. Its application streamlines back-end operations, enabling users to efficiently procure essential supplies, including food ingredients, beverages, and cleaning products, all in one place. By providing access to direct factory pricing, STOQO aims to help food industry players optimize their purchasing processes and focus more on customer engagement.

Waresix

Seed Round in 2018
Waresix is a logistics platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, that specializes in freight forwarding, warehousing, and land transportation. The platform facilitates the connection between business owners and professional warehouse operators, allowing users to access on-demand warehouse services. Waresix addresses the growing demand for flexible warehousing solutions, particularly in the expanding e-commerce market. By matching unused warehouse space with businesses in need, the platform enables clients—including retailers, distributors, and manufacturers—to effectively manage inventory, adapt to variable demand, and streamline operations through features such as documentation management and billing.

GoQuo

Series B in 2018
GoQuo Pte. Ltd. is a company that specializes in providing a comprehensive e-commerce platform tailored for airlines and online travel agencies (OTAs). Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with additional offices in Coimbatore, India, Hanoi, Vietnam, Jakarta, Indonesia, and Istanbul, Turkey, GoQuo offers a solution that allows customers to easily book flights, hotels, car rentals, and travel packages. The platform is designed to enhance the digital shopping experience by aggregating diverse holiday inventory and supporting a range of ancillary travel products, including insurance. GoQuo's cloud-based architecture enables swift adaptation to changing market demands, significantly reducing the time to market for new features compared to traditional systems. The company aims to empower its clients to become successful e-retailers, thereby increasing their ancillary revenue from non-air products.

ErudiFi

Seed Round in 2018
ErudiFi is a technology company dedicated to making education more affordable in Southeast Asia. Operating under the names Danacita in Indonesia and Bukas in the Philippines, ErudiFi provides an education financing platform that assists students in obtaining low-interest educational loans. The platform enables users to apply for loans online, with approval based on factors such as family income, area of study, and academic merit. By streamlining the application process and minimizing documentation requirements, ErudiFi has facilitated funding for thousands of students, thereby enhancing access to education and contributing to long-term societal transformation.
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