Vertex Ventures

Vertex Ventures is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. With offices across the U.S., China, Israel, India, and Southeast Asia, they focus on enterprise and infrastructure companies, supporting innovative entrepreneurs with operational expertise and access to capital.

Sandeep Bhadra Ph.D

Partner

Jeff Chang

Managing Director

Jonathan Heiliger

General Partner

David Heller

Managing Partner

James Lee

Managing Director

Past deals in SME

Metafin

Series A in 2025
Metafin operates a financing platform focused on cleantech, delivering flexible funding to retail customers for solar and other clean-energy technologies in India. It addresses upfront capital constraints by offering tailored financing options and connecting clients with a network of installers, technology partners, and service providers to facilitate installation and ongoing energy management. The business targets micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in semi-urban and rural areas, enabling affordable access to long-term energy management services through its ecosystem.

Fairbanc

Seed Round in 2022
Fairbanc is an AI-powered online payments platform based in San Francisco, California, designed specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets. The platform provides access to credit without the need for collateral or a credit history. By leveraging digital footprints, such as transaction histories and mobile data, Fairbanc offers instant digital credit lines that SMEs can use to purchase inventory from approved suppliers. This innovative approach not only facilitates easier payment processes but also helps retail shop owners increase sales by up to 20% while allowing them to develop a credit history. Additionally, suppliers benefit from more consistent order cycles and instant payments upon delivery, enhancing their sales opportunities. Fairbanc's gender-intelligent ecosystem aims to eliminate the limitations of cash transactions and empower SMEs across various sectors.

Turnkey Lender

Venture Round in 2022
Turnkey Lender provides cloud-based lending automation software for non-bank lenders and microfinance institutions. The platform covers end-to-end lending processes from origination, underwriting, and loan servicing to debt collection and reporting, including risk management, collateral management, and regulatory compliance. It supports a wide range of credit products, including consumer lending, microfinance, payday loans, auto loans, mortgages, SME loans, equipment leasing, telecom lending, POS financing, direct lending, and medical financing. It is a no-code SaaS platform powered by AI that enables innovators in 50+ countries to automate the entire lending process across various sectors.

Vividly

Venture Round in 2022
Vividly is a technology company that specializes in trade promotion management software tailored for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, particularly small to midsize enterprises. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Vividly's platform automates workflow processes, allowing companies to streamline their trade management activities. The software features a data analytics engine designed to enhance understanding of trade management, enabling clients to navigate the complexities of their indirect-heavy business models more efficiently. With user-friendly interfaces, Vividly aims to expedite the often time-consuming trade management process, ultimately helping clients save both time and money while improving operational efficiency.

TaniHub

Series B in 2021
TaniHub is a Jakarta-based B2B agriculture marketplace established in 2015 that connects local farmers with businesses in the food service industry, including hotels, restaurants, and catering services. The company provides an e-commerce platform for agricultural products, facilitating market access for farmers and enabling them to sell their crops to various customers, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). By empowering local farmers with enhanced market access and financial opportunities, TaniHub plays a significant role in promoting agricultural sustainability and economic growth in Indonesia.

Turnkey Lender

Venture Round in 2021
Turnkey Lender provides cloud-based lending automation software for non-bank lenders and microfinance institutions. The platform covers end-to-end lending processes from origination, underwriting, and loan servicing to debt collection and reporting, including risk management, collateral management, and regulatory compliance. It supports a wide range of credit products, including consumer lending, microfinance, payday loans, auto loans, mortgages, SME loans, equipment leasing, telecom lending, POS financing, direct lending, and medical financing. It is a no-code SaaS platform powered by AI that enables innovators in 50+ countries to automate the entire lending process across various sectors.

GlowRoad

Venture Round in 2020
GlowRoad is a social selling platform based in India that empowers women and small businesses to generate income through online and offline sales. Its mobile application facilitates a network of users, including housewives and students, who can promote and sell selected products within their local communities and social circles. By leveraging their personal networks, these resellers can earn money without the need for an initial investment, creating a secure and accessible means of entrepreneurship. GlowRoad's model focuses on enabling individuals to capitalize on social connections to drive sales, thus providing flexible earning opportunities in a supportive environment.

TaniHub

Series A in 2020
TaniHub is a Jakarta-based B2B agriculture marketplace established in 2015 that connects local farmers with businesses in the food service industry, including hotels, restaurants, and catering services. The company provides an e-commerce platform for agricultural products, facilitating market access for farmers and enabling them to sell their crops to various customers, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). By empowering local farmers with enhanced market access and financial opportunities, TaniHub plays a significant role in promoting agricultural sustainability and economic growth in Indonesia.

SOCASH

Series B in 2019
SOCASH Pte Ltd. is a Singapore-based company founded in 2016 that operates a digital platform facilitating cash transactions without the reliance on traditional banking infrastructure such as ATMs or branches. The application allows users to withdraw and deposit cash by placing orders and selecting local merchants or neighborhood shops for fulfillment. This innovative approach not only enhances cash circulation but also provides an opportunity for shop owners to increase their revenue and attract more customers. SOCASH's services extend beyond Singapore, as the company is also operational in Indonesia and Malaysia, contributing to a broader regional cash and digital payment ecosystem.

GlowRoad

Series B in 2019
GlowRoad is a social selling platform based in India that empowers women and small businesses to generate income through online and offline sales. Its mobile application facilitates a network of users, including housewives and students, who can promote and sell selected products within their local communities and social circles. By leveraging their personal networks, these resellers can earn money without the need for an initial investment, creating a secure and accessible means of entrepreneurship. GlowRoad's model focuses on enabling individuals to capitalize on social connections to drive sales, thus providing flexible earning opportunities in a supportive environment.

Turnkey Lender

Series A in 2019
Turnkey Lender provides cloud-based lending automation software for non-bank lenders and microfinance institutions. The platform covers end-to-end lending processes from origination, underwriting, and loan servicing to debt collection and reporting, including risk management, collateral management, and regulatory compliance. It supports a wide range of credit products, including consumer lending, microfinance, payday loans, auto loans, mortgages, SME loans, equipment leasing, telecom lending, POS financing, direct lending, and medical financing. It is a no-code SaaS platform powered by AI that enables innovators in 50+ countries to automate the entire lending process across various sectors.

Validus

Series B in 2019
Validus is a Southeast Asian fintech company that leverages data and artificial intelligence to provide growth financing to underserved small and medium enterprises. Headquartered in Singapore, it operates in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, partnering with corporations to deliver supply‑chain financing solutions that support local SME ecosystems. The firm holds a Capital Markets Services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and its Indonesian subsidiary is registered with the OJK. Backed by prominent venture capital investors, Validus offers a comprehensive suite of financial services—including SME lending, crowd‑lending, business accounts, corporate cards, expense management, money transfers, and foreign remittance—positioning it as a leading all‑in‑one SME financing platform in the region.

Cicil Solusi Mitra Teknologi

Series A in 2018
Cicil Solusi Mitra Teknologi develops a financing platform to help students purchase products and services to support their studies. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, the company offers education financing to meet the needs of students and educational institutions by guiding applicants through forms, evaluating credit scores, and approving financing for tuition and related expenses such as laptops. The platform enables learners to pay in installments through e-commerce platforms without using a credit card, facilitating tuition payment and other student expenses over time.

SOCASH

Series A in 2018
SOCASH Pte Ltd. is a Singapore-based company founded in 2016 that operates a digital platform facilitating cash transactions without the reliance on traditional banking infrastructure such as ATMs or branches. The application allows users to withdraw and deposit cash by placing orders and selecting local merchants or neighborhood shops for fulfillment. This innovative approach not only enhances cash circulation but also provides an opportunity for shop owners to increase their revenue and attract more customers. SOCASH's services extend beyond Singapore, as the company is also operational in Indonesia and Malaysia, contributing to a broader regional cash and digital payment ecosystem.

Guoxiaomei

Series C in 2017
Guoxiaomei is a self-service smart shelf business operator that places snack bars in corporate offices, including Alibaba, China Telecom, Focus Media, and Tencent.

Turnkey Lender

Series A in 2017
Turnkey Lender provides cloud-based lending automation software for non-bank lenders and microfinance institutions. The platform covers end-to-end lending processes from origination, underwriting, and loan servicing to debt collection and reporting, including risk management, collateral management, and regulatory compliance. It supports a wide range of credit products, including consumer lending, microfinance, payday loans, auto loans, mortgages, SME loans, equipment leasing, telecom lending, POS financing, direct lending, and medical financing. It is a no-code SaaS platform powered by AI that enables innovators in 50+ countries to automate the entire lending process across various sectors.

Validus

Venture Round in 2017
Validus is a Southeast Asian fintech company that leverages data and artificial intelligence to provide growth financing to underserved small and medium enterprises. Headquartered in Singapore, it operates in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, partnering with corporations to deliver supply‑chain financing solutions that support local SME ecosystems. The firm holds a Capital Markets Services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and its Indonesian subsidiary is registered with the OJK. Backed by prominent venture capital investors, Validus offers a comprehensive suite of financial services—including SME lending, crowd‑lending, business accounts, corporate cards, expense management, money transfers, and foreign remittance—positioning it as a leading all‑in‑one SME financing platform in the region.

Spacemob

Seed Round in 2016
Spacemob is a coworking space that focuses on creating a supportive environment for businesses through both physical and digital platforms. The company offers flexible workspaces designed to foster collaboration and innovation among entrepreneurs and teams. By integrating technology and providing essential resources, Spacemob helps companies develop strong foundations, enabling them to connect and collaborate effectively with others in the business community.

Jimubox

Series B in 2014
Jimubox is a Chinese marketplace lending platform that facilitates SME loans and individual consumption loans for Chinese Borrowers.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation

Series C in 2003
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is a leading semiconductor foundry headquartered in Shanghai. It provides integrated IC manufacturing and a full range of services, including design services, mask manufacturing, wafer fabrication, testing, packaging, and final assembly, as well as the sale of self-manufactured ICs. The company operates multiple fabs in Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Jiangyin, and an additional facility in Italy, and maintains offices and service networks in the United States, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Its process technology spans from 0.35 micron to 28 nanometer, and it offers turnkey services to meet customer needs for integrated device manufacturers, fabless IC companies, and system companies. SMIC is the largest Chinese foundry and ranks among the top global foundries, competing with industry leaders such as TSMC and Samsung.

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation

Series A in 2001
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is a leading semiconductor foundry headquartered in Shanghai. It provides integrated IC manufacturing and a full range of services, including design services, mask manufacturing, wafer fabrication, testing, packaging, and final assembly, as well as the sale of self-manufactured ICs. The company operates multiple fabs in Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Jiangyin, and an additional facility in Italy, and maintains offices and service networks in the United States, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Its process technology spans from 0.35 micron to 28 nanometer, and it offers turnkey services to meet customer needs for integrated device manufacturers, fabless IC companies, and system companies. SMIC is the largest Chinese foundry and ranks among the top global foundries, competing with industry leaders such as TSMC and Samsung.
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