15 Venture Capital Firms in Singapore That Could Power Your Startup

Singapore has emerged as a vibrant startup hub in recent years, with a thriving venture capital ecosystem that provides funding and support to early-stage companies. In this article, we will explore 15 leading venture capital firms in Singapore that could help power your startup's success.

1. Sequoia Capital

• Founded in 1972
• Global reach with offices in Menlo Park, Redwood City, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Beijing, Hong Kong, London, New York City, and Tel Aviv
• Has invested in over 1,500 companies, including Google, Apple, PayPal, Airbnb, and LinkedIn
• Focuses on early-stage and growth-stage technology companies in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer
• Has invested in over 50 companies in Southeast Asia, including Grab, Tokopedia, and Carousell

2. Temasek

• Founded in 1974
• Singapore's sovereign wealth fund with over $306 billion in assets under management
• Invests in a wide range of asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, real estate, and infrastructure
• Has a dedicated venture capital arm, Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, which focuses on investing in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies in Southeast Asia
• Has invested in over 100 companies in the region, including Lazada, Razer, and Ninja Van

3. Golden Gate Ventures

• Founded in 2011
• Focuses on early-stage technology companies in Southeast Asia
• Has invested in over 50 companies in the region, including Carousell, ShopBack, and Nium
• Has raised over $200 million in capital across three funds

4. Jungle Ventures

• Founded in 2012
• Focuses on early-stage and growth-stage technology companies in Southeast Asia
• Has invested in over 100 companies in the region, including Bukalapak, Traveloka, and 99.co
• Has raised over $400 million in capital across four funds

5. InVentures

• Founded in 2013
• Corporate venture capital arm of Temasek Holdings
• Invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies in Southeast Asia that are aligned with Temasek's strategic interests
• Has invested in over 50 companies in the region, including Carro, Circles.Life, and Ninja Van

6. Monk's Hill Ventures

• Founded in 2014
• Focuses on early-stage technology companies in Southeast Asia
• Has invested in over 50 companies in the region, including PolicyPal, Airalo, and Stride
• Has raised over $200 million in capital across three funds

7. Vertex Ventures

• Founded in 2014
• Corporate venture capital arm of Temasek Holdings
• Invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies in Southeast Asia and China
• Has invested in over 100 companies in the region, including ShopBack, Grab, and Razer

8. Iterative Capital

• Founded in 2015
• Focuses on early-stage technology companies in Southeast Asia
• Has invested in over 20 companies in the region, including Carsome, Travelio, and Nium
• Has raised over $100 million in capital across two funds

9. Accel

• Founded in 1983
• Global venture capital firm with offices in San Francisco, London, Bangalore, and Mumbai
• Has invested in over 1,000 companies, including Facebook, Spotify, Airbnb, and Dropbox
• Focuses on early-stage and growth-stage technology companies in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer
• Has invested in several companies in Southeast Asia, including Grab, Carro, and StashAway

10. BEENEXT

• Founded in 2015
• Focuses on early-stage and growth-stage technology companies in Southeast Asia and Japan
• Has invested in over 50 companies in the region, including Carro, ShopBack, and StashAway
• Has raised over $300 million in capital across two funds

11. ST Engineering Ventures

• Founded in 2013
• Corporate venture capital arm of ST Engineering, a leading technology and engineering group
• Invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies in Southeast Asia that are aligned with ST Engineering's strategic interests
• Has invested in over 30 companies in the region, including Grab, Carousell, and Ninja Van

12. Heliconia Capital Management

• Founded in 2011
• Private equity and venture capital firm with a focus on Southeast Asia
• Has invested in over 50 companies in the region, including Lazada, Grab, and Traveloka
• Has raised over $1 billion in capital across three funds

13. Qualgro

• Founded in 2004
• Private equity and venture capital firm with a focus on Southeast Asia
• Has invested in over 50 companies in the region, including Carousell, ShopBack, and StashAway
• Has raised over $500 million in capital across three funds

14. Wavemaker Partners

• Founded in 2014
• Focuses on early-stage technology companies in Southeast Asia
• Has invested in over 20 companies in the region, including PolicyPal, Carsome, and StashAway
• Has raised over $100 million in capital across two funds