Cradle Fund

Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd is a not-for-profit organization based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, established in 2003 under the Ministry of Finance Malaysia. It focuses on supporting early-stage technology start-ups through its Cradle Investment Programme. Over its 13-year history, Cradle has successfully funded more than 700 Malaysian tech start-ups, boasting the highest commercialization rate among government grants in the country. In 2015, Cradle expanded its role from grant provider to investor by launching Cradle Seed Ventures, further enhancing its portfolio with equity investments in 2017. The organization not only offers financial support but also provides commercialisation assistance, coaching, and various value-added services tailored to meet the diverse needs of today’s entrepreneurs. Cradle's mission is to be the leading agency for pre-seed, seed, and start-up stage funding in Malaysia, fostering the growth of start-up companies through effective funding and support services.