Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India

Coolmate is a Vietnamese menswear brand that specializes in a diverse range of apparel and accessories for men, including sportswear, office attire, and everyday styles. The company operates exclusively online through its own e-commerce website and popular platforms within Vietnam. Headquartered in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Coolmate focuses on the design, weaving, dyeing, cutting, and finishing of products such as t-shirts, underwear, shorts, joggers, caps, and belts. By offering fashionable products at reasonable prices, Coolmate aims to provide a straightforward shopping experience for men seeking to enhance their style.

SIRCLO is an Indonesian e-commerce enabler that assists businesses in establishing a robust online presence. The company provides a range of solutions tailored for both entrepreneurs and enterprises, including SIRCLO Store, IbuSibuk, SIRCLO Commerce, ICUBE by SIRCLO, Sooplai, and Orami. These offerings encompass website development, e-commerce management, and communication tools, allowing clients to streamline their online sales across various platforms, such as websites and marketplaces. With a workforce of around 1,000 employees, SIRCLO has successfully supported over 100,000 brands in their digital transformation efforts. The company operates from multiple locations, including Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya.

Janio is a logistics company that specializes in cross-border delivery services across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, Janio aims to simplify the logistics process by integrating various aspects of the supply chain through strategic partnerships with a network of quality service providers. Its offerings include warehousing, home delivery, reverse logistics, cross-border shipping, and last-mile delivery, ensuring timely and reliable movement of shipments. The company also utilizes a data-driven platform for real-time tracking, providing clients with greater control over their logistics operations. Janio serves multiple locations in Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Mainland China, and Thailand.

METUB Network is a prominent digital entertainment company based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, specializing in supporting artists, creators, and video producers. The company operates an online platform that facilitates the registration, creation, uploading, and sharing of videos, enabling creators to monetize their content effectively. With a network that includes over 3,000 YouTube channels generating more than 4 billion views monthly, METUB provides a range of services such as channel development consulting, copyright protection, and promotional support. The platform also assists video creators in navigating various video-sharing platforms, primarily targeting Vietnamese user communities. By offering tools and expertise in content partnership and influencer marketing, METUB empowers creators to transform their passions into sustainable careers while expanding their audiences.

Validus Capital is a fintech company focused on providing growth financing to underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company utilizes data and artificial intelligence to enhance the financing process, facilitating access to secured short-term and medium-term credit. Through its online marketplace, Validus employs a peer-to-peer lending model that connects SMEs with accredited investors, enabling businesses to secure financing efficiently while minimizing costs associated with financial intermediation. Validus is committed to driving inclusive economic growth by partnering with corporations to support SME ecosystems and holds regulatory licenses from authorities such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Indonesia's OJK.

Propseller, established in 2018, is a Singapore-based real estate agency that leverages technology to streamline property transactions. It matches clients with suitable real estate agents based on reviews, historical transactions, and commission rates. Propseller's platform provides users with real-time conversion likelihood, enabling property owners to sell with commission rates as low as 1%, half the market rate. The company aims to make real estate transactions more efficient and data-driven for both sellers and buyers.

Pintarnya is a mobile application designed to enhance employment and financial opportunities for blue-collar workers in Indonesia. The platform operates as a job portal that employs a data-driven approach to connect job seekers with relevant job opportunities. Users can create simple resumes and apply for curated positions tailored to their skills, location, and the specific requirements of employers. By streamlining the hiring process, Pintarnya aims to make it more efficient for both job seekers and employers.

Dailybox Group is an online restaurant startup with multiple brands. Its product line includes Dailybox (a rice box that serves comfort food), Shirato (a sushi-burrito fusion concept), Breadlife (a well-known bread brand in Indonesia), and Dailymeals (ready-to-heat food). It was founded in 2018 with the goal of providing a wide range of fast and affordable dishes. Its brand is comprised of two words: "Daily" and "Box," which emphasizes its mission to be a chain F&B brand that can serve customers on a variety of menus on a daily basis in a very practical manner.

Janio is a logistics company that specializes in cross-border delivery services across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore, Janio aims to simplify the logistics process by integrating various aspects of the supply chain through strategic partnerships with a network of quality service providers. Its offerings include warehousing, home delivery, reverse logistics, cross-border shipping, and last-mile delivery, ensuring timely and reliable movement of shipments. The company also utilizes a data-driven platform for real-time tracking, providing clients with greater control over their logistics operations. Janio serves multiple locations in Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Mainland China, and Thailand.

Dedoco is a digital signing application that focuses on providing secure and trusted document management solutions. Its platform enables users to authenticate documents through real-time verification and maintains a comprehensive audit trail recorded on the blockchain, ensuring transaction integrity. This allows organizations to digitize their workflows while preserving privacy and security. Dedoco is ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified and recognized by the Infocomm Media Development Authority in Singapore, demonstrating its commitment to data protection. The company was also honored with the 2022 Innovation Index Award for its innovative use of blockchain technology in enterprise document management.

RateS is a social commerce startup operating in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities in rural Indonesia. The company has developed a membership-based platform that empowers individuals to establish mobile shops and generate income with minimal capital investment. By eliminating the need for stock, RateS offers an accessible opportunity for students, housewives, and aspiring entrepreneurs to earn additional income. The platform also includes various inventory management tools, enhancing the ability of its members to manage their businesses effectively. Through its innovative approach, RateS aims to foster entrepreneurship in underserved areas, contributing to economic growth and financial independence for its users.

Founded in Thailand in 2017, Sunday is the first full-stack InsurTech group adopting data models and technology to offer multiple insurance products and services across the entire customer journey. The company provides auto insurance, health insurance, and travel insurance. Sunday reinvents the entire insurance offering and experience to ensure that customers' needs are met anytime, anywhere.

Dailybox Group is an online restaurant startup with multiple brands. Its product line includes Dailybox (a rice box that serves comfort food), Shirato (a sushi-burrito fusion concept), Breadlife (a well-known bread brand in Indonesia), and Dailymeals (ready-to-heat food). It was founded in 2018 with the goal of providing a wide range of fast and affordable dishes. Its brand is comprised of two words: "Daily" and "Box," which emphasizes its mission to be a chain F&B brand that can serve customers on a variety of menus on a daily basis in a very practical manner.

Dailybox Group is an online restaurant startup with multiple brands. Its product line includes Dailybox (a rice box that serves comfort food), Shirato (a sushi-burrito fusion concept), Breadlife (a well-known bread brand in Indonesia), and Dailymeals (ready-to-heat food). It was founded in 2018 with the goal of providing a wide range of fast and affordable dishes. Its brand is comprised of two words: "Daily" and "Box," which emphasizes its mission to be a chain F&B brand that can serve customers on a variety of menus on a daily basis in a very practical manner.

Dedoco is a digital signing application that focuses on providing secure and trusted document management solutions. Its platform enables users to authenticate documents through real-time verification and maintains a comprehensive audit trail recorded on the blockchain, ensuring transaction integrity. This allows organizations to digitize their workflows while preserving privacy and security. Dedoco is ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified and recognized by the Infocomm Media Development Authority in Singapore, demonstrating its commitment to data protection. The company was also honored with the 2022 Innovation Index Award for its innovative use of blockchain technology in enterprise document management.

RateS is a social commerce startup operating in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities in rural Indonesia. The company has developed a membership-based platform that empowers individuals to establish mobile shops and generate income with minimal capital investment. By eliminating the need for stock, RateS offers an accessible opportunity for students, housewives, and aspiring entrepreneurs to earn additional income. The platform also includes various inventory management tools, enhancing the ability of its members to manage their businesses effectively. Through its innovative approach, RateS aims to foster entrepreneurship in underserved areas, contributing to economic growth and financial independence for its users.

Founded in Thailand in 2017, Sunday is the first full-stack InsurTech group adopting data models and technology to offer multiple insurance products and services across the entire customer journey. The company provides auto insurance, health insurance, and travel insurance. Sunday reinvents the entire insurance offering and experience to ensure that customers' needs are met anytime, anywhere.

Validus Capital is a fintech company focused on providing growth financing to underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company utilizes data and artificial intelligence to enhance the financing process, facilitating access to secured short-term and medium-term credit. Through its online marketplace, Validus employs a peer-to-peer lending model that connects SMEs with accredited investors, enabling businesses to secure financing efficiently while minimizing costs associated with financial intermediation. Validus is committed to driving inclusive economic growth by partnering with corporations to support SME ecosystems and holds regulatory licenses from authorities such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Indonesia's OJK.

HappyFresh is a leading online grocery company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, with operations extending to Malaysia and Thailand since its founding in 2015. The company aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by offering a convenient platform where customers can order fresh products from local grocery stores and have them delivered directly to their homes. HappyFresh employs trained personal shoppers to ensure the quality and freshness of the groceries, alleviating common challenges associated with traditional shopping, such as parking, navigating store aisles, and carrying heavy bags. By focusing on customer convenience and high-quality service, HappyFresh has established itself as a prominent player in the Southeast Asian online grocery market.

Turnkey Lender is a global technology company that specializes in developing and marketing cloud-based platforms for automating lending processes. Established in 2014, the company offers modular solutions that cater to various lending sectors, including consumer lending, microfinance, payday loans, and more. Its AI-powered software automates the entire lending process, from origination and underwriting to loan servicing, debt collection, and reporting. Turnkey Lender serves innovative lenders in over 50 countries, with offices in the US, Singapore, Malaysia, Ukraine, and Poland.

Validus Capital is a fintech company focused on providing growth financing to underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company utilizes data and artificial intelligence to enhance the financing process, facilitating access to secured short-term and medium-term credit. Through its online marketplace, Validus employs a peer-to-peer lending model that connects SMEs with accredited investors, enabling businesses to secure financing efficiently while minimizing costs associated with financial intermediation. Validus is committed to driving inclusive economic growth by partnering with corporations to support SME ecosystems and holds regulatory licenses from authorities such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Indonesia's OJK.

Warung Pintar Group is a micro retail technology company focused on digitalizing grassroots businesses in Indonesia. The company aims to empower underserved communities by enhancing the quality of street stalls through innovative solutions. Warung Pintar offers smart kiosk stores that feature modern amenities such as digital point-of-sale systems, free Wi-Fi, LCD screens, and power bank chargers. By leveraging data processing and analysis, the company provides valuable insights for financial inclusion and community engagement, fostering opportunities for social security and behavior analysis. Additionally, Warung Pintar assists aspiring entrepreneurs in securing land and funding to establish new shops, ultimately contributing to local economic development and impact monitoring within the community.

CloudCherry is the next generation Experience Management platform that is disrupting the way organizations listen to the Voice of Customer. Through CloudCherry’s flexible, customizable, self-serve solution, businesses today can be present at every step of today’s complex customer journeys, and listen to customers through a variety of ways. Today, leading global organizations deploy and scale their experience management program with CloudCherry quicker than any other solution. The product offers out-of-the-box integrations with existing business applications, delivers predictive, prescriptive insights that enable business leaders to better understand customer needs, and derive tangible business outcomes that can help drive true ROI. CloudCherry is based out of Salt Lake City, with offices in Singapore, India & Dubai. The company is backed by Vertex Ventures, CISCO Investments & IDG Ventures India, The Chennai Angels & Capillary Technologies.

Founded in Thailand in 2017, Sunday is the first full-stack InsurTech group adopting data models and technology to offer multiple insurance products and services across the entire customer journey. The company provides auto insurance, health insurance, and travel insurance. Sunday reinvents the entire insurance offering and experience to ensure that customers' needs are met anytime, anywhere.

Warung Pintar Group is a micro retail technology company focused on digitalizing grassroots businesses in Indonesia. The company aims to empower underserved communities by enhancing the quality of street stalls through innovative solutions. Warung Pintar offers smart kiosk stores that feature modern amenities such as digital point-of-sale systems, free Wi-Fi, LCD screens, and power bank chargers. By leveraging data processing and analysis, the company provides valuable insights for financial inclusion and community engagement, fostering opportunities for social security and behavior analysis. Additionally, Warung Pintar assists aspiring entrepreneurs in securing land and funding to establish new shops, ultimately contributing to local economic development and impact monitoring within the community.

SOCASH Pte Ltd. is a digital platform that facilitates cash transactions through its application, enabling users to withdraw and deposit cash at local merchants or neighborhood shops. By allowing users to place orders for cash, SOCASH enhances cash circulation without relying on traditional ATMs or bank branches. This service not only provides convenience for users but also offers neighborhood shop owners an opportunity to increase foot traffic and earn additional income. Founded in 2016 and based in Singapore, SOCASH has expanded its operations to include markets in Indonesia and Malaysia, positioning itself at the intersection of cash and digital payments.

Turnkey Lender is a global technology company that specializes in developing and marketing cloud-based platforms for automating lending processes. Established in 2014, the company offers modular solutions that cater to various lending sectors, including consumer lending, microfinance, payday loans, and more. Its AI-powered software automates the entire lending process, from origination and underwriting to loan servicing, debt collection, and reporting. Turnkey Lender serves innovative lenders in over 50 countries, with offices in the US, Singapore, Malaysia, Ukraine, and Poland.

Validus Capital is a fintech company focused on providing growth financing to underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company utilizes data and artificial intelligence to enhance the financing process, facilitating access to secured short-term and medium-term credit. Through its online marketplace, Validus employs a peer-to-peer lending model that connects SMEs with accredited investors, enabling businesses to secure financing efficiently while minimizing costs associated with financial intermediation. Validus is committed to driving inclusive economic growth by partnering with corporations to support SME ecosystems and holds regulatory licenses from authorities such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Indonesia's OJK.

Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange (SDiX) is the world's first commodity exchange dedicated to physically settled diamonds, located in Singapore. The exchange operates an innovative online platform that facilitates the electronic trading of diamonds, allowing transactions based on price or time priority in a continuous market. This platform enables buyers to place indicative price bids according to specific diamond categories, ensuring transparency and accessibility. By integrating proven exchange technology into the diamond market, SDiX enhances liquidity and establishes a true price discovery mechanism, positioning diamonds as a tradable commodity on a global scale. The exchange aims to transform how diamonds are traded, offering a comprehensive marketplace for the global diamond trade.

CloudCherry is the next generation Experience Management platform that is disrupting the way organizations listen to the Voice of Customer. Through CloudCherry’s flexible, customizable, self-serve solution, businesses today can be present at every step of today’s complex customer journeys, and listen to customers through a variety of ways. Today, leading global organizations deploy and scale their experience management program with CloudCherry quicker than any other solution. The product offers out-of-the-box integrations with existing business applications, delivers predictive, prescriptive insights that enable business leaders to better understand customer needs, and derive tangible business outcomes that can help drive true ROI. CloudCherry is based out of Salt Lake City, with offices in Singapore, India & Dubai. The company is backed by Vertex Ventures, CISCO Investments & IDG Ventures India, The Chennai Angels & Capillary Technologies.

HappyFresh is a leading online grocery company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, with operations extending to Malaysia and Thailand since its founding in 2015. The company aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by offering a convenient platform where customers can order fresh products from local grocery stores and have them delivered directly to their homes. HappyFresh employs trained personal shoppers to ensure the quality and freshness of the groceries, alleviating common challenges associated with traditional shopping, such as parking, navigating store aisles, and carrying heavy bags. By focusing on customer convenience and high-quality service, HappyFresh has established itself as a prominent player in the Southeast Asian online grocery market.

HappyFresh is a leading online grocery company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, with operations extending to Malaysia and Thailand since its founding in 2015. The company aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by offering a convenient platform where customers can order fresh products from local grocery stores and have them delivered directly to their homes. HappyFresh employs trained personal shoppers to ensure the quality and freshness of the groceries, alleviating common challenges associated with traditional shopping, such as parking, navigating store aisles, and carrying heavy bags. By focusing on customer convenience and high-quality service, HappyFresh has established itself as a prominent player in the Southeast Asian online grocery market.

Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange (SDiX) is the world's first commodity exchange dedicated to physically settled diamonds, located in Singapore. The exchange operates an innovative online platform that facilitates the electronic trading of diamonds, allowing transactions based on price or time priority in a continuous market. This platform enables buyers to place indicative price bids according to specific diamond categories, ensuring transparency and accessibility. By integrating proven exchange technology into the diamond market, SDiX enhances liquidity and establishes a true price discovery mechanism, positioning diamonds as a tradable commodity on a global scale. The exchange aims to transform how diamonds are traded, offering a comprehensive marketplace for the global diamond trade.

Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.

PatSnap is an innovation intelligence platform that specializes in providing insights related to intellectual property (IP) and research and development (R&D). Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Singapore, the company serves over 10,000 customers across more than 50 countries. Its platform utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver comprehensive market, technology, and competitive intelligence, along with detailed patent insights. This allows innovators to identify new opportunities, assess risks, track competitors, and make informed decisions throughout the product development process, from ideation to commercialization.

Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.

Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.

Biolidics Limited is a medical technology company based in Singapore that specializes in the development of cell enrichment systems for cancer-related applications, including diagnosis, prognosis, treatment selection, and monitoring. Founded in 2009, the company has created the ClearCell FX1 System, an automated in vitro diagnostic device designed to separate and enrich cancer cells from blood samples. Biolidics engages in research, development, and marketing in the fields of biotechnology, life sciences, and medical technology, serving a diverse clientele that includes academic institutions, hospitals, and laboratories across Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, and European Union countries. The company also collaborates strategically with Sysmex Corporation and generates significant revenue from its laboratory services segment, which provides essential laboratory operations and services to various customers.