Openspace Ventures

Openspace Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm established in 2014, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies throughout Southeast Asia. The firm primarily focuses on Series A and B funding rounds, targeting startups that demonstrate revenue traction and require capital to accelerate growth. Its investment portfolio spans various sectors, including consumer applications, fintech, cloud software, and smart hardware, serving both B2C and B2B markets. Openspace Ventures manages over $400 million in assets, sourced from a diverse array of global and regional institutional investors, and is currently deploying capital from its second fund to support promising technology ventures in the region.

Nichapat Ark

Director

Jonathan Chandra

Senior Analyst

Pareen Chaudhari

Associate

Shane Chesson

Co-Founder and General Partner

Jomo Filart

Senior Analyst

Derek Goh

Investor

Juancho Jimenez

Vice President

Dennis Le

Director

Fann Lee

Investor

Tania Lestari

Vice President

Kelvin Leung

Vice President

Raunaq Nanwani

Associate

Can Pilunowad

Senior Analyst

Jessica Pouleur

Partner

Jess Qi

Analyst

Jaclyn Seow

Director

Ian Sikora

Investor

Jocelyn Susilo

Associate

Ayu Tanoesoedibjo

Executive Director

Adele Teh

Senior Associate

Trang Vi

Senior Analyst

Matt Windsor

Vice President

Gervin Yang

Executive Director

Wenbo Zong

Director

Past deals in Philippines

XLD

Seed Round in 2022
XLD is a decentralized network focused on delivering financial services to emerging markets, particularly for mobile prepaid users. The company aims to revolutionize prepaid airtime and enhance the accessibility of financial tools through its fintech platform. By modernizing the infrastructure of financial services, XLD seeks to create an inclusive environment where users can easily manage their finances. The platform facilitates the use of cryptocurrency by enabling clients to earn tokens and convert their crypto to fiat currency, thereby providing straightforward and reliable financial solutions built on decentralized technology.

Lista

Seed Round in 2022
Lista helps Filipino MSMEs record all of their businesses financial transactions to be more efficient and stress-free.

Igloo

Series B in 2022
Igloo, formerly known as Axinan, is a pioneering insurtech firm based in Singapore that provides comprehensive online insurance brokerage services. The company operates across several countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia, with technology centres in China and Taiwan. Igloo focuses on making insurance accessible to a broader audience by utilizing big data and real-time risk assessment, along with automated claims management. Its business model centers on offering B2B2C insurance solutions tailored for platform and insurance companies. These solutions are designed to help businesses mitigate operational risks, generate new revenue streams, and enhance their existing products and services. Since its inception in 2016, Igloo has positioned itself as a leader in the digital insurance landscape in the Asia-Pacific region.

SariSuki

Venture Round in 2022
SariSuki is an online marketplace that facilitates community buying and selling of grocery items, aiming to make fresh and affordable groceries accessible to local neighborhoods. Founded in 2019 in Quezon City, Philippines, by Brian Cu, Philippe Lorenzo, and Angelo Lee, SariSuki allows customers to order everyday essentials from home without incurring hidden fees. The platform promotes local entrepreneurship by enabling individuals to become online grocery sellers within their communities, thereby enhancing access to essential goods while supporting local economies. Through its delivery system, SariSuki ensures that products are delivered safely and efficiently, catering to the needs of consumers looking for convenience and affordability in their grocery shopping.

Kumu

Series C in 2021
KumuMedia Technologies, Inc. develops a mobile application for Filipino communities. Its application provides livestream shows, group chats, and a fun way to make money. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Sacramento, California.

Kumu

Series B in 2021
KumuMedia Technologies, Inc. develops a mobile application for Filipino communities. Its application provides livestream shows, group chats, and a fun way to make money. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Sacramento, California.

Igloo

Series A in 2020
Igloo, formerly known as Axinan, is a pioneering insurtech firm based in Singapore that provides comprehensive online insurance brokerage services. The company operates across several countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia, with technology centres in China and Taiwan. Igloo focuses on making insurance accessible to a broader audience by utilizing big data and real-time risk assessment, along with automated claims management. Its business model centers on offering B2B2C insurance solutions tailored for platform and insurance companies. These solutions are designed to help businesses mitigate operational risks, generate new revenue streams, and enhance their existing products and services. Since its inception in 2016, Igloo has positioned itself as a leader in the digital insurance landscape in the Asia-Pacific region.

Kumu

Series A in 2020
KumuMedia Technologies, Inc. develops a mobile application for Filipino communities. Its application provides livestream shows, group chats, and a fun way to make money. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Sacramento, California.

Kumu

Venture Round in 2019
KumuMedia Technologies, Inc. develops a mobile application for Filipino communities. Its application provides livestream shows, group chats, and a fun way to make money. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Sacramento, California.

BeautyMnl

Series A in 2019
Operator of an online e-commerce portal intended to sell beauty and fashion products. The company's portal offers cosmetics, nutrition supplements, beauty treatment products, and fashion and fitness accessories, enabling women to shop for cosmetics online and get them delivered to their doorstep.

Topica Edtech Group

Series D in 2018
Topica Edtech Group (Vietnamese: “Tổ hợp Công nghệ Giáo dục Topica”) is a multinational educational technology company. It provides online education solutions including Bachelor's Degree programs (Topica Uni), English speech tutoring courses (Topica Native) and technology platform for massive online open courses in a variety of fields (Edumall). Topica Edtech Group headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam and has expanded into the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the United States.

Topica Edtech Group

Series C in 2016
Topica Edtech Group (Vietnamese: “Tổ hợp Công nghệ Giáo dục Topica”) is a multinational educational technology company. It provides online education solutions including Bachelor's Degree programs (Topica Uni), English speech tutoring courses (Topica Native) and technology platform for massive online open courses in a variety of fields (Edumall). Topica Edtech Group headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam and has expanded into the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the United States.
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