Investor directory

Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd is Malaysia’s early-stage startup influencer and a key agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). Since its establishment in 2003, Cradle has played a pivotal role in nurturing innovative startups through funding, capacity building, and ecosystem support.

Founded in 2013, Cyberview Living Lab Accelerator is an accelerator based in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. The firm prefers to invest in fintech, internet of things, robotics, artificial intelligence, and retail technology sectors based in Malaysia.

Founded in 1998, Daiwa PI Partners is a private equity firm based in Tokyo, Japan. The firm serves as a strategic core business company in Daiwa Securities Group. The firm focuses on international venture capital and private equity investments, debt, real estate, non-performing loan investments, domestic private equity, and energy investments. The firm prefers to invest in Asia and the Oceania region.

Online platform for digital asset wallet, payment services, and exchange of cryptocurrencies

India & Southeast Asia’s first consumer-focused venture capital fund We started in 2012 with our eyes set on consumer brands because we believe that they need a differentiated approach to investing and business building. The need was patient capital with a strong focus on brand and business fundamentals.

EastBridge Partners is an independent private equity firm headquartered in Seoul focusing on mid-market growth capital investment opportunities mainly in Korea and Korean-angle cross border transactions in Pan-Asia Region. EastBridge Partners possess the capability to identify, secure and execute proprietary deal flow as well as enhance the operations of portfolio companies post-investment. EastBridge Partners is dedicated to grow and create value in portfolio companies by working closely with management and industry experts to enhance business and operational development over the long term.

Eclectic Companies is a venture capital firm and innovation studio that partners with early-stage startups across Southeast Asia. Known for its hands-on approach, Eclectic supports founders not only with capital but also with strategic guidance, product development, and scaling support. The firm focuses on high-potential companies in sectors like fintech, digital commerce, and emerging technologies.

Employees' Provident Fund is a federal statutory body under the purview of the Ministry of Finance. It manages the compulsory savings plan and retirement planning for private sector workers in Malaysia.

FWD Insurance Berhad (“FWD Insurance”) is part of FWD Group, a pan-Asian life insurance business. The company is focused on making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD is committed to changing the way people feel about insurance.

Gobi Partners is a leading Asia-focused venture capital firm with US$1.6 billion in assets under management (AUM), headquartered in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. Founded in 2002, Gobi now has a network of 15 locations, raised 17 funds and invested in 380 startups. The firm supports entrepreneurs from early to growth stages, with a particular focus on emerging markets.

Founded in 2011, Golden Gate Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Singapore. The firm seeks to invest in information technology, TMT, mobile, SaaS, e-commerce, the internet of things, machine learning, and fintech sectors in Southeast Asia.

HASAN.VC is a founder-focused venture capital fund dedicated to a better tomorrow by investing in Camel startups that are resilient and impactful. By identifying, nurturing, and investing in startup graduates of its Accelerator Program, HASAN.VC supports and amplifies ethical and halal business for humanity. Funded by an active Angel Investor group spanning multiple continents, HASAN.VC's mission is to uplift humanity by democratizing venture capital investment and channeling funds to over 40 tech startups from Southeast Asia and beyond. HASAN.VC consists of a VC Fund registered in Labuan and an Accelerator Firm in Singapore. For more information, visit www.hasan.vc

HCL Capital is a single family office representing a Malaysian family with diverse business interests in Malaysia across agriculture and real estate. The bulk of the business is concentrated in its home state of Sabah at the tip of Borneo. ‍ The family office manages a diversified portfolio across asset classes and a core holding of commercial & retail real estate.

Insignia Capital Group is a San Francisco Bay Area private equity firm focused on lower middle-market companies. We partner with company founders and management teams to help drive growth and achieve true business potential.

Kairous Capital have more than 30 years of investment experience within the venture capital and private equity space across Greater China and the ASEAN region. We invest with a cross-border strategy in mind and act as a financial investor as well as the cross-border partner for our investees. Our main investment thesis is to invest in Chinese tech companies and exporting their technology and expertise from China to Southeast Asia.

Kang Yan Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore exempt private company limited by shares.

Founded in 2020, Kaya Founders is a venture capital investment firm based in Makati, Philippines. The firm seeks to invest in companies operating in the ecommerce, transportation & logistics, infrastructure & real estate, food, financial services, work, health, education, climate, gaming, sectors across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The firm also provides venture building services.

Founded in 2001, Kumpulan Modal Perdana is a venture capital investment firm headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The firm prefers to invest in Malaysian companies operating in the technology sector.

Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP] is Malaysia’s second-largest public pension fund, established to manage the pension liabilities of the Malaysian civil service. Operating under the Ministry of Finance, KWAP is responsible for investing and growing pension assets through a diversified portfolio that includes equities, fixed income, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure both domestically and internationally. With a strong focus on long-term, sustainable returns, KWAP plays a significant role in supporting Malaysia’s financial stability while ensuring sufficient funding for public sector retirement obligations.

Limitless Technology Group is a holding company. The company operates e-commerce brands across APAC including Flower Chimp, LVLY, and CakeRush. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

LKF Capital Partners Limited (“LKFCP”) is a Hong Kong–headquartered platform dedicated to origination and institutional partnerships in Asian real-estate opportunities. Founded by Dr. Allan Zeman and Jonathan Zeman, the firm leverages decades of strategic and sector experience to evaluate opportunities for institutional capital. Built on a foundation of integrity, compliance, and disciplined research, LKFCP combines the agility of an entrepreneurial platform with the governance standards of an institutional investment house.

Malaysia Debt Venture was established by the Government of Malaysia in 2002 with the objective of providing flexible and innovative financing facilities to develop the ICT sector and has recently expanded their portfolio into funding startups.  Based on November 2022 conversation, the venture debt is provided at a 9% interest rate with a convertible debt that allows MDV to convert the warrants at the agreed price within 5 years.  Prefer Series A and above with companies being backed via ECF/VC as these are companies validated by the market.