Openspace
Openspace Ventures is a Singapore-based investment firm established in 2014, specializing in early-stage investments in technology companies across Southeast Asia. The firm typically targets Series A and B funding rounds, focusing on startups that demonstrate revenue traction and require capital for accelerated growth. Openspace Ventures' portfolio encompasses a diverse range of sectors, including consumer applications, fintech, cloud software, and smart hardware, catering to both B2C and B2B markets. With over $400 million in assets under management, sourced from various global and regional institutional investors, Openspace Ventures is actively deploying capital from its second fund to support innovative technology ventures in the region.
FreshKet is a integrated workflow marketplace for fresh food suppliers and restaurants.
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.
FreshKet is a integrated workflow marketplace for fresh food suppliers and restaurants.
Validus Capital Pte. Ltd. operates an online lending marketplace that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with accredited and institutional investors. Founded in 2015 and based in Singapore, Validus is the largest SME financing platform in the country, focusing on providing short-term and medium-term financing to underserved SMEs. The platform facilitates early approval for loans, offers competitive interest rates, and allows for revenue growth. Investors benefit from a range of options without onboarding fees and can minimize risk through fractionalization and portfolio management. Validus employs data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance its services and aims to promote inclusive growth for SMEs across the ASEAN region, with operations also in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has received necessary registrations in its regional markets.
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.
Finnomena Co., Ltd is a Bangkok-based fintech company specializing in digital wealth management. It offers investment advisory services through a crowdsourced robo-advisory platform accessible via a website and an application in Thailand. The platform utilizes proprietary machine learning technology to provide automated portfolio recommendations based on users' risk preferences and financial goals. In addition to portfolio management, Finnomena features an investor knowledge hub that attracts over 15 million views monthly and has 1.2 million social media followers, delivering professionally generated investment content. Its flagship product, FINNOMENA PORT, allows users to manage mutual fund portfolios effectively. The company combines advanced technology with a user-friendly experience to assist investors in tracking their investments, analyzing market data, and adjusting their investment strategies as needed.
Validus Capital Pte. Ltd. operates an online lending marketplace that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with accredited and institutional investors. Founded in 2015 and based in Singapore, Validus is the largest SME financing platform in the country, focusing on providing short-term and medium-term financing to underserved SMEs. The platform facilitates early approval for loans, offers competitive interest rates, and allows for revenue growth. Investors benefit from a range of options without onboarding fees and can minimize risk through fractionalization and portfolio management. Validus employs data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance its services and aims to promote inclusive growth for SMEs across the ASEAN region, with operations also in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has received necessary registrations in its regional markets.
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 (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.