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 Vietnam

Jio Health

Series B in 2022
Jio Health tracks vitals, manages medications, and connects with providers and caregivers in meaningful ways. It seamlessly connects with fitness and wearable devices so users can access all of their data in one place. It facilitates healthcare delivery by managing personal health profiles and the sharing of medical data to healthcare providers.

CoderSchool

Seed Round in 2021
Coderschool Company Limited, an education technology company, offers computer programming courses for students, developers, and designers in Vietnam. It provides short term full time and part time courses on iOS, Android, data science, UI UX design, Go programming language, blockchain, mobile application development, and web development. Coderschool Company Limited was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Jio Health

Series A in 2019
Jio Health tracks vitals, manages medications, and connects with providers and caregivers in meaningful ways. It seamlessly connects with fitness and wearable devices so users can access all of their data in one place. It facilitates healthcare delivery by managing personal health profiles and the sharing of medical data to healthcare providers.

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.