Investor directory

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is the agency under the Ministry of Digital, leading the digital transformation of the economy since 1996. We aim to enable a progressive, innovation-led digital economy

Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Berhad (MIDF) is a development finance institution supporting the growth of Malaysian SMEs through purpose-driven financing and financial services. The company offers targeted funding solutions such as Halal Accreditation Technology Improvement (HATI), M-WiSE for women entrepreneurs, Future Reading Financing (FRF), and automation and modernisation schemes, alongside its roles in investment banking and asset management under the MBSB Group. By enabling business expansion, inclusivity, and industrial modernization, MIDF contributes to long-term economic resilience, entrepreneurship development, and sustainable growth in Malaysia.

Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation is an operator of a development agency for the bio-based industry intended to assist biotechnology companies in expanding their business growth. The company actively promotes foreign direct investments in bio-based industries and provides support, facilitation and advisory services, enabling bio-based and life sciences organizations to accelerate technology development.

Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) is a government-linked organization focused on accelerating the commercialization and growth of technology-based companies in Malaysia. The company provides integrated support through strategic investments, deep technology funding, Industry 4.0 solutions, technopreneur training, technology centres, and business and technology advisory services. By acting as a catalyst for innovation and venture building, MTDC plays a critical role in transforming R&D into market-ready solutions, strengthening the national technology ecosystem, and driving sustainable economic development.

NanoMalaysia Berhad was incorporated in 2011 as a company limited by guarantee (CLBG) under the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to act as a business entity entrusted with nanotechnology commercialisation activities.

Founded in 2015, Nexea is a venture capital investment firm based in Selangor, Malaysia. The firm specializes in growth, accelerator, and incubator investments. The firm prefers to invest in seed-stage, early-stage, growth-stage, and later-stage companies. The firm seeks to invest in consumer products, consumer services, information technology, and e-commerce sectors in Southeast Asia.

Pitch Nominees offers an Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) platform for companies set up in Malaysia to raise funds from the general public and investment community.

PIV Anggerik Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysia-based private company incorporated in 2022, primarily engaged in holding company activities, financial consultancy, and venture capital investments. Headquartered in Selangor, the company focuses on providing capital, advisory services, and strategic support to businesses across various sectors. Through its investment and consultancy operations, PIV Anggerik aims to facilitate business growth and create long-term value for its stakeholders.

PB Group is a diversified company working in food and waste management, film distribution, and property development. The company operates flour and animal feed mills, trades grains, and conducts livestock farming across Asia. It also has a segment for processing and distributing foods, oils, and household products. Property development for the company consists of owning and operating various retail, office, and residential properties. Projects range from shopping centers to office buildings and art exhibitions. The film division holds one of the largest cinema chains in Malaysia. Additionally, it distributes films to other theaters, television stations, and businesses with video display capabilities.

Launched in January 2014, Reapra is a venture builder and investment group based in Singapore with a strategic focus on developing sustainable businesses.

Investing in early-stage Fintech companies in Southeast Asia

Revenue Group Berhad is a Malaysian fintech company specialising in end-to-end digital payments infrastructure. The group provides payment terminals, payment gateway services, merchant solutions, and electronic transaction processing across various industries. Listed on Bursa Malaysia, Revenue has built a strong presence in retail, e-commerce, and financial services through its ecosystem of hardware, software, and payment technology.

RHL Ventures is a Malaysian-based Multi-Stage Venture Capital firm investing across Southeast Asia. Our mission is to support visionary entrepreneurs in building the next generation of disruptive companies. With extensive experience and a vast network, RHL Ventures provides a unique combination of financial backing, strategic guidance, and operational expertise to unlock the full potential of our portfolio companies.

ScaleUp Accelerator Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian startup accelerator focused on helping growth-stage companies scale sustainably and successfully. It offers structured programs, mentorship, and access to industry experts and investors, tailored to guide entrepreneurs through the challenges of business expansion. By combining practical insights with regional expertise, ScaleUp Malaysia empowers founders to build high-impact, investment-ready companies with global aspirations.

Core Business Areas: Technology Investments: SoftBank Vision Fund (I & II): Among the largest tech-focused venture capital funds in the world, investing in AI, robotics, fintech, healthtech, and deep tech. Investments include: Arm Holdings, Grab, Coupang, OYO, WeWork, DoorDash, ByteDance (TikTok), and Klarna. Operations and investments across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East

Established in Hong Kong in 2002, SCEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation (Sumitomo), one of the biggest multinational Sumitomo Corporation Equity Asia Limited ("SCEA") is the Asian private equity arm of Sumitomo Corporation ("Sumitomo"), one of the biggest multinational conglomerates in Japan (http://www.sumitomocorp.co.jp/english/). The entire Sumitomo Corporation Group consists of over 800 subsidiaries and associated companies and more than 65,000 employees around the world. SCEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo. Since our inception in October 2002, we have been proactively participating in various venture capital and private equity investments in the Greater China and South-East Asian regions (excluding Japan), one of the most dynamic and the fastest growing areas in the world economy.

As the pioneer in the issuance of the VISA Card in Japan and a leader in the domestic credit card industry, Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company Limited, enjoys the strong support of its many customers and plays a major role as one of the strategic businesses of SMFG. Leveraging its strong brand image and its excellent capabilities across a wide range of card-related services, the company provides settlement and financing services focused around providing credit services that meet customer needs. Through its credit card business operations, the company aims to actively contribute to the realization of comfortable and affluent consumer lifestyles and make further dramatic advances as a leading brand in its industry sector.

Established in 1974, Sunway Group is one of Southeast Asia’s leading conglomerates with core interests in real estate, construction, education, healthcare, retail, and hospitality, with a unique build-own-operate business model. We are committed to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and continue to align them with our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets as part of our corporate strategy and social responsibility towards driving the group's long-term success and deepening our commitment to nation-building. With a presence in more than 50 locations worldwide, Sunway Group comprises 13 business divisions: real estate, construction, retail, hospitality, leisure, healthcare, education, financial and investment services, trading and manufacturing, building materials, quarrying, Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), and digital.

Temasek Holdings Limited is a Singaporean state-owned multinational investment firm. Incorporated on 25 June 1974, Temasek has a net portfolio of US$288 billion as of 2024, with S$33 billion divested and S$26 billion invested during the year.

Founded in 2017, TH Capital is a venture capital firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The firm seeks to invest in companies operating in the fin-tech, internet of things, e-commerce, and mobile gaming sectors across Southeast Asia.

The Hive Southeast Asia is an early-stage venture fund and startup studio based in Kuala Lumpur. Launched in 2021, it’s a partnership between The Hive (Silicon Valley), Tuas Capital Partners, and Sunway Group. The fund invests in startups using AI, data, blockchain, and deep tech, offering both funding (from RM500K to RM5M) and hands-on support in building products, reducing tech risk, and scaling to market. Backed by Malaysia’s Dana Penjana Nasional initiative, it also runs Hive Think Tank—bringing together innovators and industry leaders to grow the region’s tech ecosystem.

Founded in 2009, VentureTECH is a growth capital firm based in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. The firm prefers to invest in companies operating in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, industrial biotechnology, renewable energy, clean technology, sustainable agriculture, cloud & IoT, automation & robotics, additive manufacturing, and other components of industry 4.0 sectors across Malaysia.

Vertex Ventures is a global network of operator-investors who manage portfolios in China, Southeast Asia & India and the US.