East Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2009, with offices in Singapore, Tokyo, and Jakarta. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and Series A investments, focusing on technology and consumer sectors, including fintech, e-commerce, and education technology, primarily in Southeast Asia. East Ventures has supported over 170 companies across the region, with notable investments in Indonesia's unicorns such as Tokopedia and Traveloka. The firm typically invests between $0.1 million and $0.5 million and has been recognized for its consistent performance, being named the most active investor in Southeast Asia. In 2018, it launched a joint venture called EV Growth, aimed at providing growth capital to startups throughout Southeast Asia. East Ventures continues to play a significant role in nurturing the startup ecosystem in the region.
AC Ventures is an early-stage technology venture fund that focuses on investing in Indonesia’s digital disruptors. Their mission is to partner and support their entrepreneurs with more than capital, combining their operating experience, industry knowledge, and deep local network to bring value. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Alpha JWC Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2015, headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, with an additional presence in Singapore. The firm specializes in seed to Series B investments, focusing on technology, financial services, and consumer goods sectors across Indonesia and Vietnam. Alpha JWC Ventures aims to make sector-agnostic investments, particularly in disruptive technologies and financial technologies, recognizing their significant potential in Southeast Asia. With a well-experienced local team and a robust global network, the firm positions itself as a premier partner for businesses navigating the Indonesian market. It emphasizes a long-term investment strategy, collaborating with institutional investors, strategic institutions, and family offices from Asia, the United States, and Europe. The firm is committed to value creation and social impact, actively managing its portfolio to foster innovation and positive outcomes for entrepreneurs and their communities.
500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a venture capital firm and incubator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2010. The firm specializes in seed investments, primarily focusing on early-stage technology and financial services startups across various sectors, including biotech, e-commerce, fintech, and digital healthcare. 500 Global operates a four-month accelerator program, where it typically invests between $0.05 million and $1 million for a 5 to 10 percent equity stake in companies with at least $100,000 in monthly revenue. The firm targets a global market, with particular emphasis on regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Since its inception, it has invested in over 2,200 startups and supports the growth of innovation ecosystems through educational programs and partnerships. 500 Global also prioritizes investments in companies led by minority founders, reflecting its commitment to diverse entrepreneurial leadership.
MDI is a corporate venture capital initiative by Telkom Indonesia which is based in Jakarta with operations in Singapore and Silicon Valley. It is set as an independent entity with its own funding processes. Disruptive and innovative companies in the online, media, and mobile internet space are the ventures MDI aims to invest. These sectors should be: - Coherent with existing Telkom Group's products: Digital Ads, Payment solutions, Cloud Computing. - Related to Telkom Group's new product development: Big Data, Media Services, Digital Life, Mobile Apps, E-commerce. - Next generation or less coherent but having a huge potential upside: Future Communications, Future M2M/IOT - The focus of investment is on the high growth verticals to enhance digital experience and provide excellent services that lead to an unparalleled customer experience. MDI uniquely combines a VC model with service in providing companies with access to operational help after making a financial investment. We work closely with global accelerators and venture firms to bring proprietary technology from other mature markets into various businesses of Telkom Indonesia.
Sequoia Capital is a prominent venture capital firm founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, California. The firm specializes in investing across various stages of startups, including seed, early, and growth stages, and focuses on sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, internet, and mobile. Sequoia typically invests between $100,000 and $1 million in seed companies, $1 million to $10 million in early-stage ventures, and $10 million to $100 million in growth investments. The firm operates globally, with significant activities in regions like Israel, China, and India, where it partners with dynamic founders to build successful companies. Sequoia's extensive portfolio includes notable firms and offers valuable insights and resources, benefiting from decades of experience in the venture capital landscape.
Insignia Ventures Partners is a Singapore-based venture capital firm founded in 2017, managed by Yinglan Tan, a former partner at Sequoia Asia. The firm focuses on early-stage investments across a wide range of sectors, including B2B, e-commerce, consumer goods, cryptocurrency, education, enterprise technology, fintech, gaming, healthcare, logistics, marketplace, and property technology. By targeting innovative startups, Insignia Ventures aims to support the growth of technology-driven companies in the region.
Golden Gate Ventures Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based venture capital firm and incubator that specializes in seed and early-stage investments across various sectors in Southeast Asia, including e-commerce, mobile applications, healthcare, and B2B SaaS platforms. Founded in 2011 by Jeffrey Paine, Paul Bragiel, and Vinnie Lauria, the firm targets companies that have launched products or established valuable distribution partnerships. Golden Gate Ventures invests between $0.25 and $5 million per portfolio company, typically taking minority equity stakes. Its investment focus extends across key markets such as Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. With additional offices in Jakarta, San Francisco, and Kuala Lumpur, the firm aims to support innovative internet and mobile startups in their growth and development.
Y Combinator is a startup accelerator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2005. It has pioneered a new funding model for early-stage startups by investing a modest amount of capital, typically around $150,000, in a large number of companies twice a year. Over a three-month program, Y Combinator collaborates closely with these startups to prepare them for investor pitches and enhance their business strategies. Each funding cycle concludes with Demo Day, where startups present to an exclusive audience of investors. Y Combinator focuses on various sectors, including business software, education, healthcare, and financial technology, among others. In addition to initial funding, it offers ongoing support through its extensive alumni network. Since its inception, Y Combinator has funded over 630 startups, contributing significantly to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Silicon Valley and beyond.
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.