UOB Venture

UOB Venture Management Private Limited is an investment arm of United Overseas Bank Group that specializes in growth stage investments. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Jakarta, the firm primarily focuses on sectors such as energy, consumer services, consumer goods, environmental technology, industrials, healthcare, agriculture, and technology. UOB Venture aims to support privately-held companies through direct equity investments, primarily in Southeast Asia, including ASEAN countries and China. The firm typically invests up to USD $25 million per deal, depending on the specific funding needs of the target companies. With a diverse portfolio, UOB Venture is dedicated to fostering the growth of innovative businesses in the region.

Michael Budiman

Vice President

Jing Fang

Senior Director

Lei Fu

Senior Director

Gao Jian

Associate Director

Michele Lee

Director, Investor Relations

Teck Sim Ng

Executive Director (Investment)

Kate Jain Ng

Executive Director

Pei Yeing Ong

Senior Director

Kian Wee Seah

CEO and Managing Director

Jean Thoh

Executive Director (Investment)

Jing Herng Thoh

Executive Director

Mark Yeo

Executive Director

Past deals in Thailand

Lightnet

Series A in 2020
Lightnet is the next-generation financial network that is built on the true interoperability concept by bridging between existing banking rail and non-bank agent network to provide efficient and instantaneous transactions. Lightnet is bidding to take on the trillion-dollar remittance market, starting with the millions of unbanked migrant workers currently using what it calls outdated, costly and fragmented services in major Southeast Asian markets.

Lifetrack Medical Systems

Series A in 2019
Lifetrack Medical Systems is a health-tech company that has created the LifeSys™ platform, a scalable and distributed medical imaging software aimed at enhancing access to healthcare in emerging markets. This innovative system enables large healthcare chains, public health systems, and radiology group practices to efficiently manage and distribute medical images, improving operational efficiency while minimizing costs. By addressing the specific needs of regions with limited resources, Lifetrack seeks to provide simple and intuitive solutions for the healthcare ecosystem, particularly in medical imaging. The company has established a global presence, serving customers in the United States, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, the UK, and Nigeria. Lifetrack has secured multiple regulatory approvals, including US FDA 510(k), CE Mark, and ANVISA registration, and holds two patents from the United States Patent Office.