Openspace Ventures

Openspace Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2014 that backs technology companies in Southeast Asia, with a focus on early-stage Series A and B investments. It targets sectors including logistics, edtech, healthtech, fintech, cleantech, consumer internet and B2B SaaS, emphasizing cloud software, integrated hardware and other tech-enabled business models. The firm maintains a regional footprint across Southeast Asia with offices in multiple capitals and works closely with portfolio companies to support growth and scale. By selectively investing in transformative tech businesses, it aims to help founders build viable, responsible companies that drive regional digital transformation.

Nichapat Ark

Director

Nichapat Ark

Director

Clara Boh

Analyst

Jonathan Chandra

Senior Analyst

Pareen Chaudhari

Investor

Shane Chesson

General Partner

Jomo Filart

Senior Analyst

Derek Goh

Investor

Hian Goh

Partner

Juancho Jimenez

Associate

Dennis Le

Senior Associate

Fann Lee

Investor

Tania Shanny Lestari

Senior Associate

Kelvin Leung

Director

Raunaq Nanwani

Associate

Can Pilunowad

Senior Analyst

Jessica Pouleur

General Partner

Jess Qi

Analyst

Jaclyn Seow

Vice President

Ian Sikora

Investor

Jocelyn Susilo

Analyst

Ayu Tanoesoedibjo

Executive Director

Ayu Tanoesoedibjo

Executive Director

Adele Teh

Senior Associate

Trang Vi

Senior Analyst

Matthew Windsor

Senior Associate

Gervin Yang

Investor

Yiliang Zhao Ph.D

Director, Data Science

Wenbo Zong

Director of Engineering

Past deals in Philippines

Axinan Pte.

Series C in 2023
Axinan provides online insurance brokerage services, offering digital insurance products such as travel and personal goods coverage, accidents, and disease insurance. Leveraging big data, real-time risk assessment, and automated claims management, Axinan operates across Southeast Asia with offices in Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

PickUp Coffee

Series A in 2023
PickUp Coffee is a Philippine-based startup dedicated to enhancing access to espresso and milk-based beverages. It offers a diverse range of premium coffee options, including espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, and specialty drinks like turmeric latte, through its tech-enabled systems and coffee shops.

Lista

Seed Round in 2022
Lista is a rapidly expanding financial technology company based in the Philippines, focused on improving financial literacy and credit access for Filipino consumers. As the leading credit and financial management application in the country, Lista has developed a platform that allows individuals to access their credit scores and reports, providing them with valuable insights into their financial health. The application has been downloaded over 2.5 million times and offers a range of features, including tools for tracking debts, recording transactions, and issuing invoices. Lista is particularly dedicated to serving micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), helping them manage their finances efficiently. Backed by prominent venture capital firms, Lista is recognized as a promising startup in Southeast Asia, committed to empowering its users to achieve financial progress.

Axinan Pte.

Series B in 2022
Axinan provides online insurance brokerage services, offering digital insurance products such as travel and personal goods coverage, accidents, and disease insurance. Leveraging big data, real-time risk assessment, and automated claims management, Axinan operates across Southeast Asia with offices in Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

SariSuki

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2019, SariSuki is a Filipino online grocery platform that connects local communities. It enables individuals to become online sellers, offering fresh and affordable groceries to buyers with transparent pricing and safe delivery.

Axinan Pte.

Series A in 2020
Axinan provides online insurance brokerage services, offering digital insurance products such as travel and personal goods coverage, accidents, and disease insurance. Leveraging big data, real-time risk assessment, and automated claims management, Axinan operates across Southeast Asia with offices in Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Topica Edtech Group

Series D in 2018
Topica Edtech Group is a multinational educational technology company offering online education solutions. It provides Bachelor's Degree programs through Topica Uni, English speech tutoring courses via Topica Native, and hosts massive open online courses on various fields through Edumall. Headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam, the company has expanded its presence to the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and the United States.

Topica Edtech Group

Series C in 2016
Topica Edtech Group is a multinational educational technology company offering online education solutions. It provides Bachelor's Degree programs through Topica Uni, English speech tutoring courses via Topica Native, and hosts massive open online courses on various fields through Edumall. Headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam, the company has expanded its presence to the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and the United States.
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