Monk's Hill Ventures

Monk's Hill Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2014 by Peng T. Ong and Kuo-Yi Lim, focusing on early-stage technology startups in Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, the firm makes strategic investments in promising technology companies that are well-positioned to benefit from the growing consumption and digital transformation in the region. With a portfolio of over 20 startups across various industry verticals, Monk's Hill Ventures typically invests at the Series A stage, emphasizing a founder-centric approach. The firm's team consists of experienced entrepreneurs and operators, including former CEOs and CTOs from successful tech firms, who provide valuable insights and support to their portfolio companies. Monk's Hill Ventures has a strong presence in Southeast Asia, with teams located in countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand, alongside a broad network of advisors from diverse fields, including cybersecurity, data science, and healthcare.

RJ Balmater

Investment Associate

June Chen

Associate

Ang Hwee Chuin

Director, Investment Relations

Michele Daoud

Partner

Kuo-Yi Lim

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Justin Nguyen

Partner

Aaron Nio

Senior Investment Associate

Mohd Ridzwan Nordin

Venture Partner

Peng T. Ong

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Nat Wittayatanaseth

Investment Associate

Eunice Wong

Investment Associate

Past deals in Malaysia

Urbanmetry

Seed Round in 2022
Urbanmetry is a property data company that focuses on the real estate and property markets. It specializes in aggregating and analyzing large volumes of urban data through advanced artificial intelligence and proprietary algorithms. By extracting trends and patterns from this data, Urbanmetry aims to provide clients with a clearer and more efficient understanding of the property market. Its services are designed to enhance city planning efforts and contribute to the development of sustainable urban environments.

GoGet

Series A in 2020
GoGet is an on-demand job platform for businesses and freelancers. The company's mission is to transform the traditional labor market and connect the city to create work. It empowers businesses to grow their operations while saving money, as wells as enabling users to find job opportunities near them, at good rates that match their preferences. .Francesca Chia, Muaz Jema Khan, and Tai Fung Wei Tan headquartered the company in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur in 2014.

GoQuo

Series B in 2018
GoQuo (M) Sdn Bhd is a travel technology company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with additional offices in India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Turkey. Founded in 2002, GoQuo specializes in providing e-retail solutions for airlines and online travel agencies. Its offerings include a Flight Booking Engine, which can be customized to meet client needs, and a Dynamic Holiday Packaging solution that allows for the bundling of travel components without revealing individual prices. The company also features a Tour Management System that enables clients to create static packages based on available inventory. Additionally, GoQuo provides supplier management, fulfillment, and e-consultancy services, facilitating a seamless digital shopping experience for users. Its cloud-based platform is designed for rapid adaptation to changing market demands and is compatible with various third-party suppliers, enabling comprehensive travel bookings that encompass flights, hotels, car rentals, and ancillary services.