Temasek Holdings

Temasek Holdings is a Singapore-based investment company founded in 1974. The firm specializes in providing debt financing and is dedicated to transforming economies, enhancing middle-income populations, and fostering emerging champions. Temasek operates across various sectors, including financial services, transportation, industrial, consumer goods, real estate, telecommunications, media, technology, and life sciences. Its strategic focus is on developing comparative advantages within these industries to support sustainable growth and innovation.

Pradyumna Agrawal

Managing Director, Investment (Blockchain)

Soyoun Ahn

Managing Director, Investment (Credit and Hybrid Solutions)

Gary Ang

Managing Director, Macro Strategy

Parimal Aswani

Managing Director, Technology

Ravi Balasubramanian

Managing Director, Portfolio Development, New Energy and Industrials

Siddartha Bhattacharjee

Head of Mobility and Logistics and Managing Director of Portfolio Strategy & Risk Group

Dawn Chan

Director of Investments

Yuliang Chang

Managing Director, Investment (China)

Eu Chua

Managing Director, Institutional Relations and Singapore Market

Ranjit Dandekar

Managing Director, Investment

Nagi Hamiyeh

Senior Managing Director

Reena Kanagasingam

Managing Director, Investment (Public Markets)

Ming Pey Lim

Chief of Staff, Executive Office, Deputy Chief Corporate Officer and Managing Director, Strategy Office

Paul Liu

Managing Director, Investment (Financial Services), Portfolio Strategy and Risk Group

Anuj Maheshwari

Head, Agri-Food Managing Director, Investment (Middle East and Africa)

Nicolas Meier

Managing Director, Investment (EMEA) and Director

Jingwen Miao

Managing Director, Investment (China)

Suranjan Mukherjee

Managing Director, Cross Asset Macro Portfolio and Joint Head, Public Market Investment Strategies

Ryan Rakestraw

Director

Parangam Ray

Managing Director, Organisation and People

Pierce Scranton

Managing Director, Institutional Relations and Deputy Head, North America

Shaun Seow

Managing Director, Singapore Market and Head, Community Stewardship

Jason Sun

Chief Representative, Beijing and Managing Director, Investment (China)

Belinda Tan

Managing Director, Finance (Financial Management)

Man-Keung Tang

Managing Director, Macro Strategy

Sulian Tay

Operating Partner

Karen Toh

Managing Director, Finance (Treasury)

Damien Vacherot

Director

Benoit Valentin

Senior Managing Director EMEA and Head of Private Equity Fund Investments

Rob Williams

Managing Director, Investment (EMEA)

Yibing Wu Ph.D

CEO, China

Past deals in ASEAN

Marketnode

Series A in 2024
Marketnode is a joint venture between SGX Group and Temasek, serving as a neutral digital markets infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. The company operates two primary platforms: Gateway and Fundnode. Gateway functions as a comprehensive, end-to-end platform that enhances workflows and reduces time to market by leveraging tokenisation technologies. Fundnode acts as Singapore's investment fund utility on blockchain, streamlining transaction management, funds processing, and record-keeping for the funds ecosystem. Marketnode also collaborates with fixed-income issuance platforms to integrate post-trade and asset servicing infrastructure, addressing the growing demand across various asset classes, including sustainable finance. Through its innovative solutions, Marketnode aims to facilitate a seamless issuance-to-settlement network for market participants involved in Asia bonds and beyond.

Leapfrog Investments

Private Equity Round in 2023
LeapFrog Investments, established in 2007, is a London-based private equity firm that focuses on growth-stage investments in the financial services and healthcare sectors. It primarily targets emerging markets, including Africa and Asia, with a particular emphasis on countries like Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. The firm invests in businesses that provide essential financial and healthcare products and services, such as insurance, pensions, savings, credit, mobile payments, and medical products distribution. LeapFrog typically invests between $10 million and $50 million, aiming for both minority and majority stakes, and expects to exit its investments within four to seven years through IPOs, trade sales, or secondary sales.

Sociolla

Venture Round in 2022
Sociolla is an online beauty and personal care shopping platform based in Indonesia, designed to provide women with a convenient way to purchase a wide range of products, including makeup, skincare, haircare, and perfumes. The platform offers various items such as lip gloss, serums, lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, hair oils, face masks, and more. Sociolla ensures the authenticity of its products by collaborating exclusively with authorized distributors and brand holders, emphasizing the importance of quality in beauty products that come into contact with the skin. The service also facilitates home delivery, enhancing the shopping experience for its customers.

Well-Link Tech

Series B in 2022
Well-Link is a cloud rendering solutions provider with headquarters in Singapore.

Whale

Series C in 2022
Whale provides an omnichannel marketing platform that transforms marketing operations, digitalizes store operations and unifies offline & online brand experiences leveraging AI + IoT + Big Data to “Connect Brands with Customer”. Founded in 2017, Whale has since empowered 1000+ global FMCG, F&B, Fashion and Automotive brands including P&G, Unilever, Starbucks, UNIQLO, ARMANI, Watsons, Xiaomi, Midea, Lotus, POP MART etc. with over 150,000 stores across APAC, enabling brands to embrace the full potential of digital transformation. Equipped with AI capabilities, patented ReID technology and enterprise-grade security, Whale platforms comprising of Space Data Platform (SDP), Whale Marketing Cloud (WMC), Whale Open Platform (WOP) and Whale Analytics, serve as the end-to-end digitalization engine that enables brands to seamlessly engage with each customer. Whale is backed by Temasek Holding, NIO Capital, Source Code Capital, Linear Capital, Alpha Commune, BAI Capital and The Jiangmen, with 6 offices across Singapore, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen.

Waresix

Series B in 2022
Waresix is a logistics platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, that specializes in freight forwarding, warehousing, and land transportation. The platform facilitates the connection between business owners and professional warehouse operators, allowing users to access on-demand warehouse services. Waresix addresses the growing demand for flexible warehousing solutions, particularly in the expanding e-commerce market. By matching unused warehouse space with businesses in need, the platform enables clients—including retailers, distributors, and manufacturers—to effectively manage inventory, adapt to variable demand, and streamline operations through features such as documentation management and billing.

Next Gen Foods

Series A in 2022
Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup that offers plant-based meat products. Its plant-based products look and taste like meat and are developed using agricultural food ecosystems helping consumers to have foods that are rich in protein and nutrients. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore.

iCapital Network

Venture Round in 2021
iCapital Network is a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors. It has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions. Wealth management firms use iCapital’s solutions to provide clients with quality funds at lower minimums and simplified digital workflows. Asset managers, RIAs, and banks leverage iCapital’s technology to streamline and scale their alternative investments operational infrastructure. Additionally, the iCapital ‘flagship’ platform offers wealth advisors and their high-net-worth client's access to a curated menu of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured investments, and other alternatives to help meet their investing needs for return and diversification. iCapital’s research and diligence team offers robust analysis alongside the firm’s extensive suite of advisor education, compliance, portfolio management, and portfolio analytics tools and services. iCapital has been recognized on the Forbes FinTech 50 list each year from 2018 through 2002, the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021 and 2022, and MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards as Solutions Provider of the Year in 2020 and 2021. As of May 31, 2022, iCapital services more than US$130 billion in global client assets, of which more than US$30 billion are from international investors (non-US Domestic), across more than 1,035 funds. Employing more than 800 people globally, iCapital is headquartered in NYC and has offices worldwide including in Zurich, London, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.

ONE Championship

Venture Round in 2021
ONE Championship is Asia's largest sports media property with a global broadcast to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128 countries. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting martial arts organization is home to some of the greatest martial artists in the world, hosting Asia's greatest sports entertainment events in the largest stadiums of the most iconic cities across the region.

Grab

Post in 2021
Grab Holdings Inc., headquartered in Singapore, operates a mobile technology platform that integrates city transportation and various on-demand services in Southeast Asia. The company, founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, offers services such as ride-hailing (GrabTaxi, GrabCar), carpooling (GrabHitch, GrabShare), shuttle services (GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus), and food delivery through its GrabFood platform. Grab also provides financial services, including payments, consumer loans, and enterprise offerings. It operates in eight countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Grab generates revenue by charging commissions to both consumers and service providers, with ride-hailing and food delivery contributing to 89% of its total revenue. The company competes with Foodpanda and Gojek in the region.

Carro

Series C in 2021
Carro is an automotive marketplace that offers a full-stack service for all aspects of car ownership. It challenges the traditional way of buying and selling of cars through a proprietary pricing algorithm. Carro also provides a range of services that offer everything a car owner needs throughout their car ownership journeys such as an in-house financing solution warranty options and Singapore’s first on-demand roadside recovery platform. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Singapore.

J&T Express

Private Equity Round in 2021
J&T Express is a logistics service provider founded in 2015 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. The company specializes in express delivery and courier services, primarily supporting the growth of the e-commerce sector. J&T Express operates in 13 countries across Southeast Asia, positioning itself as a leader in the region's express delivery market. By utilizing automated sorting warehouses in Indonesia and Singapore, J&T Express enhances operational efficiency and speed. The company caters to major e-commerce platforms, facilitating their expansion into new markets and contributing to the rapid development of its partners.

RWDC Industries

Series B in 2021
RWDC Industries Ltd is a Singapore-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) biopolymers. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating biodegradable bioplastics that can serve as alternatives to single-use plastics in various applications, including cutlery, drinking straws, cup lids, and food packaging. RWDC's mcl-PHA is produced through the bacterial fermentation of plant-based oils or sugars and is certified to be fully biodegradable in soil, water, and marine environments. The company's innovations, such as a water-based PHA emulsion coating, aim to replace polyethylene in plastic-lined food packaging and offer direct replacements for petroleum-based products like polypropylene straws and polystyrene containers, thus supporting sustainability efforts across industries.

SaladStop!

Series B in 2021
SaladStop! is a leading player in the healthy food movement in Singapore, focusing on making nutritious food convenient and accessible. The restaurant chain specializes in salads, grain bowls, wraps, and smoothies that are made without artificial flavors or coloring, ensuring nutritional transparency for consumers. With 23 outlets currently operating in Singapore and Manila, SaladStop! is on track to expand further into Indonesia and Japan, aligning with its vision of becoming a prominent global name in nutrition, health, and wellness. The company is dedicated to providing delicious and climate-positive food choices, catering to the growing demand for healthier eating options.

GoTo Group

Funding Round in 2021
GoTo Group is an application used for ride-hailing, food delivery, and other services. GoTo Group is driving progress by providing technology infrastructure and solutions that enable everyone to participate in and thrive in the digital economy.

ShopBack

Series E in 2021
ShopBack is a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia that focuses on enhancing consumer purchasing decisions through cashback and rewards. Operating in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, the company facilitates over 1,000 orders per hour by offering up to 30% cashback on purchases made through its platform. With a portfolio of over 1,300 merchant partners such as Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, ShopBack provides consumers with curated deals while simultaneously delivering effective marketing solutions for its business partners. The company is recognized for its impact in the industry, having received multiple awards, including accolades for Best Start-up and Best Innovative Infocomm Products at the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Awards, as well as the Emerging Enterprise Award, highlighting its role in enriching the shopping experience for consumers.

Allay Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Allay Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative pain management solutions aimed at improving post-surgical recovery for patients. The company utilizes a proprietary technology platform that integrates validated non-opioid analgesics with biopolymers to create dissolvable therapeutic products. These products are designed to deliver targeted pain relief at the surgical site over extended periods, significantly longer than conventional pain treatments. Allay's lead investigational product, ATX101, is currently undergoing evaluation in a Phase 2 clinical trial for total knee arthroplasty surgeries. With a team of experienced entrepreneurs, scientists, and clinicians based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Singapore, Allay Therapeutics is dedicated to transforming the approach to pain management and addressing the limitations associated with opioid use.

Whale

Series B in 2021
Whale provides an omnichannel marketing platform that transforms marketing operations, digitalizes store operations and unifies offline & online brand experiences leveraging AI + IoT + Big Data to “Connect Brands with Customer”. Founded in 2017, Whale has since empowered 1000+ global FMCG, F&B, Fashion and Automotive brands including P&G, Unilever, Starbucks, UNIQLO, ARMANI, Watsons, Xiaomi, Midea, Lotus, POP MART etc. with over 150,000 stores across APAC, enabling brands to embrace the full potential of digital transformation. Equipped with AI capabilities, patented ReID technology and enterprise-grade security, Whale platforms comprising of Space Data Platform (SDP), Whale Marketing Cloud (WMC), Whale Open Platform (WOP) and Whale Analytics, serve as the end-to-end digitalization engine that enables brands to seamlessly engage with each customer. Whale is backed by Temasek Holding, NIO Capital, Source Code Capital, Linear Capital, Alpha Commune, BAI Capital and The Jiangmen, with 6 offices across Singapore, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen.

iCapital Network

Series C in 2021
iCapital Network is a fintech platform for alternative investments and investors. It has transformed the way the wealth management, banking, and asset management industries facilitate access to private markets investments for their high-net-worth clients by providing intuitive, end-to-end technology and service solutions. Wealth management firms use iCapital’s solutions to provide clients with quality funds at lower minimums and simplified digital workflows. Asset managers, RIAs, and banks leverage iCapital’s technology to streamline and scale their alternative investments operational infrastructure. Additionally, the iCapital ‘flagship’ platform offers wealth advisors and their high-net-worth client's access to a curated menu of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, structured investments, and other alternatives to help meet their investing needs for return and diversification. iCapital’s research and diligence team offers robust analysis alongside the firm’s extensive suite of advisor education, compliance, portfolio management, and portfolio analytics tools and services. iCapital has been recognized on the Forbes FinTech 50 list each year from 2018 through 2002, the Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2021 and 2022, and MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards as Solutions Provider of the Year in 2020 and 2021. As of May 31, 2022, iCapital services more than US$130 billion in global client assets, of which more than US$30 billion are from international investors (non-US Domestic), across more than 1,035 funds. Employing more than 800 people globally, iCapital is headquartered in NYC and has offices worldwide including in Zurich, London, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Toronto.

Next Gen Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup that offers plant-based meat products. Its plant-based products look and taste like meat and are developed using agricultural food ecosystems helping consumers to have foods that are rich in protein and nutrients. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Pine Labs

Venture Round in 2021
Pine Labs is a technology and financial solutions provider focused on enhancing merchant operations and increasing revenue. The company offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates both online and offline transactions, enabling retailers to connect with financial institutions and consumer brands efficiently. Its services include processing easy monthly installment transactions, delivering customer insights for targeted sales, and simplifying payment acceptance. Pine Labs supports over 350,000 POS terminals across 3,700 cities in India and Malaysia, catering to more than 100,000 merchants in diverse sectors such as electronics, food and beverage, fashion, and airlines. The company collaborates with 15 major banks and 7 financial institutions, ensuring a robust ecosystem for retailers to engage and retain customers while minimizing operational complexities and risks.

Halodoc

Series C in 2021
PT HaloDoc is a digital healthcare platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2016. It connects patients with a network of 19,000 licensed doctors and 1,000 certified partner pharmacies through its services. Users can engage with medical professionals via video calls, voice calls, and chat, making healthcare more accessible. The platform also allows patients to order laboratory tests that can be conducted at home. Additionally, HaloDoc helps users locate the nearest hospitals and clinics, streamlining the process of obtaining medical advice and services in real-time.

Leapfrog Investments

Private Equity Round in 2021
LeapFrog Investments, established in 2007, is a London-based private equity firm that focuses on growth-stage investments in the financial services and healthcare sectors. It primarily targets emerging markets, including Africa and Asia, with a particular emphasis on countries like Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. The firm invests in businesses that provide essential financial and healthcare products and services, such as insurance, pensions, savings, credit, mobile payments, and medical products distribution. LeapFrog typically invests between $10 million and $50 million, aiming for both minority and majority stakes, and expects to exit its investments within four to seven years through IPOs, trade sales, or secondary sales.

Next Gen Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Next Gen Foods is a food-tech startup that offers plant-based meat products. Its plant-based products look and taste like meat and are developed using agricultural food ecosystems helping consumers to have foods that are rich in protein and nutrients. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Sociolla

Series E in 2020
Sociolla is an online beauty and personal care shopping platform based in Indonesia, designed to provide women with a convenient way to purchase a wide range of products, including makeup, skincare, haircare, and perfumes. The platform offers various items such as lip gloss, serums, lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, hair oils, face masks, and more. Sociolla ensures the authenticity of its products by collaborating exclusively with authorized distributors and brand holders, emphasizing the importance of quality in beauty products that come into contact with the skin. The service also facilitates home delivery, enhancing the shopping experience for its customers.

Tokopedia

Series H in 2020
Tokopedia is an Indonesian technology company established in 2019, aimed at democratizing commerce through digital innovation. It operates an online marketplace that allows individuals and businesses to create and manage their online stores without charge. The platform offers a wide range of products, including fashion accessories, beauty and health items, electronics, food, and toys, serving as a comprehensive e-commerce destination for customers. Tokopedia has successfully reached over 99% of districts in Indonesia, empowering more than 10 million merchants and boasting a user base of over 100 million. The company is committed to fostering a Super Ecosystem that facilitates the discovery and initiation of various commerce activities. To support this vision, Tokopedia collaborates with strategic partners across various sectors, including logistics and financial technology, while providing extensive payment options throughout Indonesia. Its contributions have significantly impacted the Indonesian economy, accounting for more than 1% of its growth.

Vinhomes

Post in 2020
Vinhomes is a real estate development company operating in Vietnam, specializing in the development and trading of integrated residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The company focuses on creating modern shopping malls, office spaces, and luxury apartments within cohesive complexes. Additionally, Vinhomes is noted for its eco-luxury urban projects that aim to combine sustainable living with high-end amenities. Alongside property development, Vinhomes also offers real estate management and related services, contributing to its comprehensive approach in the real estate sector.

ShopBack

Series B in 2020
ShopBack is a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia that focuses on enhancing consumer purchasing decisions through cashback and rewards. Operating in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, the company facilitates over 1,000 orders per hour by offering up to 30% cashback on purchases made through its platform. With a portfolio of over 1,300 merchant partners such as Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, ShopBack provides consumers with curated deals while simultaneously delivering effective marketing solutions for its business partners. The company is recognized for its impact in the industry, having received multiple awards, including accolades for Best Start-up and Best Innovative Infocomm Products at the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Awards, as well as the Emerging Enterprise Award, highlighting its role in enriching the shopping experience for consumers.

Sunseap Group

Series D in 2020
Sunseap is a Singaporean company specializing in solar and clean energy solutions, established in 2011. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including project financing, design, installation, and maintenance, aimed at providing cost-effective clean energy alternatives. Sunseap operates as both a licensed Electricity Wholesaler and Retailer, which allows it to implement two primary business models: solar leasing and clean electricity supply. By leveraging its expertise in developing grid-connected photovoltaic power plants, Sunseap diversifies the energy portfolio for businesses and supports the transition to sustainable energy practices.

Appier

Series D in 2019
Appier Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, specializes in providing AI-powered platforms for enterprises worldwide. Its suite of products includes Aideal for driving purchase decisions, AIQUA for proactive customer engagement, AIXON for unified data science, and CrossX for AI-driven advertising solutions. Appier serves approximately 1,000 global brands and agencies across Asia from its offices in 14 markets, helping businesses make data-driven decisions to increase customer engagement and predict user behavior without the need for specialized AI engineers.

scommerce asia

Private Equity Round in 2019
Scommerce is a key player in Vietnam's rapidly evolving e-commerce sector, having established itself as a leading integrated logistics provider since its inception in 2012. The company serves millions of merchants and consumers, facilitating efficient product delivery while contributing significantly to job creation within the new economy. Scommerce also recognizes the shift in consumer behavior towards social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, which are increasingly becoming popular online marketplaces. By focusing on technological advancements and investment opportunities in the tech sector, Scommerce aims to enhance its offerings in social commerce and social sourcing, catering to a growing demographic of affluent individuals seeking the latest in technology and innovative business opportunities.

Sociolla

Series D in 2019
Sociolla is an online beauty and personal care shopping platform based in Indonesia, designed to provide women with a convenient way to purchase a wide range of products, including makeup, skincare, haircare, and perfumes. The platform offers various items such as lip gloss, serums, lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, hair oils, face masks, and more. Sociolla ensures the authenticity of its products by collaborating exclusively with authorized distributors and brand holders, emphasizing the importance of quality in beauty products that come into contact with the skin. The service also facilitates home delivery, enhancing the shopping experience for its customers.

D’Crypt Pte

Acquisition in 2019
D'Crypt Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company established in 2000 that specializes in the design and development of cryptographic technology and components for clients both locally and internationally. The company offers a range of products, including smart card readers, transaction tokens, cryptographic modules, hardware encryptors, and silicon intellectual property cores, tailored for high-security applications. D'Crypt also provides vulnerability research services encompassing bug-hunting, reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, and tool development. Notably, the company has contributed to significant projects, such as the computational and security technology for Singapore's Electronic Road Pricing In-Vehicle Unit. As of September 30, 2019, D'Crypt operates as a subsidiary of Tyree Investments Pte. Ltd.

Calysta

Series E in 2019
Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacture of protein ingredients derived from innovative sources. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional facilities in Houston, London, Stavanger, and Singapore, Calysta focuses on producing nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock. The company utilizes a patented fermentation platform that operates without arable land, plant, or animal products, thereby promoting sustainability in food production. Its product line includes FeedKind, FeedKind Net Zero, and Positive Protein, which aim to address the increasing global demand for sustainably produced food while preserving biodiversity. Additionally, Calysta produces industrial chemicals and biofuels from methane, contributing to enhanced food security and the efficient use of resources. The company has established a strategic partnership with Bluestar Adisseo Company to further its mission in the field of cellular agriculture.

BasisAI

Seed Round in 2019
BasisAI is a Singapore-based company that develops an artificial intelligence platform aimed at enhancing enterprise growth and managing risk. Its technology allows for the secure deployment of AI models, tracking data provenance, and monitoring algorithmic integrity. The platform is designed to facilitate AI adoption in various sectors, particularly targeting financial technology and Internet firms. By ensuring AI explainability and providing the necessary structures and frameworks, BasisAI enables enterprises to integrate advanced AI capabilities effectively and responsibly.

ONE Championship

Series D in 2018
ONE Championship is Asia's largest sports media property with a global broadcast to over 1 billion potential viewers across 128 countries. Headquartered in Singapore, the world’s most exciting martial arts organization is home to some of the greatest martial artists in the world, hosting Asia's greatest sports entertainment events in the largest stadiums of the most iconic cities across the region.

SHIELD

Series B in 2018
SHIELD specializes in online fraud management solutions that assist enterprises in mitigating the risks associated with fraudulent payments and accounts. The company employs advanced technology, including trading algorithms, real-time pattern recognition, and passive biometric analytics, to identify fraudulent behaviors autonomously. SHIELD offers a comprehensive suite of services, including fraud prevention, network security, credit intelligence, and identity verification. It serves a diverse range of industries, including mobile applications, digital wallets, e-commerce, and marketplaces. Trusted by major global enterprises such as Razer, Alibaba, and BEAT, SHIELD safeguards over seven billion devices and protects approximately 500 million user accounts annually. Founded in 2007 and based in Singapore, the company was previously known as CashRun Pte Ltd.

Pine Labs

Secondary Market in 2018
Pine Labs is a technology and financial solutions provider focused on enhancing merchant operations and increasing revenue. The company offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates both online and offline transactions, enabling retailers to connect with financial institutions and consumer brands efficiently. Its services include processing easy monthly installment transactions, delivering customer insights for targeted sales, and simplifying payment acceptance. Pine Labs supports over 350,000 POS terminals across 3,700 cities in India and Malaysia, catering to more than 100,000 merchants in diverse sectors such as electronics, food and beverage, fashion, and airlines. The company collaborates with 15 major banks and 7 financial institutions, ensuring a robust ecosystem for retailers to engage and retain customers while minimizing operational complexities and risks.

Medisix Therapeutics

Series A in 2018
Medisix Therapeutics, established in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore, is an early-stage biotechnology company specializing in cell therapy. It focuses on developing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies to target and treat T-cell lymphomas and leukemias. The company's technology platform is built upon the pioneering work of Professor Dario Campana, MD, PhD, a renowned expert in translational immunology and the founder of CAR-T cell biology. Medisix's proprietary immune engineering approaches enable the targeting of T cell leukemias and lymphomas using cell therapy.

SenseTime

Series C in 2018
SenseTime Group Limited is an artificial intelligence company specializing in computer vision and deep learning technologies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, China, the company develops a wide range of AI solutions, including face and body analysis, image and video recognition, autonomous driving technologies, and medical image analysis. SenseTime's proprietary AI infrastructure, SenseCore, supports scalable and efficient AI software platforms tailored for various applications across sectors such as smart cities, intelligent transportation, healthcare, and finance. The company is also active in advancing industry standards related to data security and ethical AI practices, having contributed to numerous national and international guidelines. With a presence in multiple countries, including Japan, Singapore, and several locations in China, SenseTime aims to drive innovation and foster sustainable productivity through its AI technologies.

Gojek

Series E in 2018
PT Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa, commonly known as Gojek, is a mobile application-based platform founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. The company initially operated a motorcycle taxi fleet but has since evolved into a comprehensive Super App, offering a wide range of services including food delivery, transportation, digital payments, shopping, and various on-demand services such as massages. Launched in 2015, Gojek has rapidly become the largest consumer transactional technology group in Southeast Asia, driven by its commitment to speed, innovation, and social impact. The platform aims to empower the informal sector in the region while catering to diverse markets, including logistics, food, and entertainment.

Viu

Venture Round in 2017
Viu is a video streaming subscription service based in Hong Kong, offering an Over-the-Top (OTT) media platform. It operates in 16 markets, including various countries across Asia, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Myanmar, as well as in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Recently, Viu also expanded its services to South Africa. The platform provides a diverse range of content across multiple genres, ensuring that subscribers have access to entertainment in their local languages with subtitles, thereby catering to a global audience.

Calysta

Series D in 2017
Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacture of protein ingredients derived from innovative sources. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional facilities in Houston, London, Stavanger, and Singapore, Calysta focuses on producing nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock. The company utilizes a patented fermentation platform that operates without arable land, plant, or animal products, thereby promoting sustainability in food production. Its product line includes FeedKind, FeedKind Net Zero, and Positive Protein, which aim to address the increasing global demand for sustainably produced food while preserving biodiversity. Additionally, Calysta produces industrial chemicals and biofuels from methane, contributing to enhanced food security and the efficient use of resources. The company has established a strategic partnership with Bluestar Adisseo Company to further its mission in the field of cellular agriculture.

SMRT Corporation

Acquisition in 2016
SMRT Corporation Ltd is an investment holding company based in Singapore that specializes in multi-modal land transport services, both domestically and internationally. The company operates through various segments, including Rail Operations, which manages the mass rapid transit system and light rapid transit services; Bus Operations, which provides public bus services with a fleet of approximately 1,200 buses; and Taxi Operations, which offers taxi and rental services with around 3,500 taxis. Additionally, SMRT engages in commercial space leasing, advertising, engineering consultancy, and other support services. The company also provides charter hire and maintenance services, and operates an educational institution focused on transport-related training. Founded in 1987, SMRT Corporation Ltd has established itself as a key player in Singapore's transportation landscape.

InnoVen Capital

Acquisition in 2015
InnoVen Capital is a prominent venture lending firm based in Mumbai, India, with additional offices in Singapore and Beijing. Established in 2008, it was re-branded following a buyout by Temasek Holdings and UOB Group in 2015. As the first and largest venture debt provider in India, InnoVen Capital specializes in offering debt financing to high-growth and innovative technology startups across various growth stages and sectors. The firm has a strong credit rating, reflecting its financial stability and reliability. InnoVen Capital has facilitated over 190 loans to more than 150 startups throughout India and Southeast Asia, providing a range of debt capital solutions, including venture debt, acquisition finance, growth loans, and syndication.

Lazada

Series F in 2014
Lazada is a leading e-commerce platform operating in Southeast Asia, with a presence in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. It serves as an online shopping and selling destination for over 100,000 local and international sellers, as well as 2,500 brands, connecting them with the region's 560 million consumers. Lazada's marketplace platform is supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions, ensuring a seamless shopping experience through a vast network of logistics partners and its own first- and last-mile delivery capabilities. It offers multiple payment methods, including cash-on-delivery, extensive customer care, and free returns, enabling a diverse product range from consumer electronics to fashion and sports equipment.

PatSnap

Series A in 2014
PatSnap is an innovation intelligence platform that specializes in providing insights related to intellectual property (IP) and research and development (R&D). Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Singapore, the company serves over 10,000 customers across more than 50 countries. Its platform utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver comprehensive market, technology, and competitive intelligence, along with detailed patent insights. This allows innovators to identify new opportunities, assess risks, track competitors, and make informed decisions throughout the product development process, from ideation to commercialization.

HotelQuickly

Seed Round in 2013
HotelQuickly is a mobile booking platform that specializes in last-minute hotel reservations, offering travelers a straightforward and efficient way to book affordable accommodations. Founded in December 2012 by a group of five entrepreneurs, the company launched its services in March 2013 across several Asian markets, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand, and quickly expanded to other regions such as Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand. With a user base of 1.5 million and access to over 200,000 hotels worldwide, HotelQuickly caters to the needs of modern travelers seeking same-day bookings at 3 to 5-star hotels. The company, headquartered in Hong Kong with an additional office in Bangkok, has also integrated other platforms, such as the Japanese app Tonight, to enhance its offerings. Over the years, HotelQuickly has secured $5.6 million in funding, which has fueled its growth and innovation in the competitive travel industry. Its impact and developments have been recognized by various media outlets, highlighting its role in transforming the hotel booking experience.

Soma Networks

Venture Round in 2005
SOMA Networks was the first broadband wireless access company to offer fully converged, all-IP solutions for world-class service providers. SOMA’s FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System and SoftAir Multimedia Application System provide standards-based, leading-edge technology that enables service providers to: Differentiate themselves with simultaneous multi-megabit and multimedia services Drive revenue using value-added applications to increase average revenue per user (ARPU) Deliver wireline performance over a broadband wireless infrastructure. Revenue-quality voice over IP (VoIP) with fax support, broadband data and video applications are key components of SOMA solutions, as are the company’s award-winning macro base stations and subscriber gateways. SOMA’s all-IP architecture also makes it easy for service providers to integrate their offerings with other IP-based application servers that streamline billing and provisioning. SOMA is a principal member of the WiMAX Forum, and its FlexMAX Mobile WiMAX System supports the 802.16e-2005 Mobile WiMAX standard. With a strong partner ecosystem and world-class investors, SOMA Networks leads the industry in technology, performance, applications and value. Founded in 1999, SOMA Networks is privately held. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Delhi, Ottawa, Singapore and Toronto.

Whale

Whale provides an omnichannel marketing platform that transforms marketing operations, digitalizes store operations and unifies offline & online brand experiences leveraging AI + IoT + Big Data to “Connect Brands with Customer”. Founded in 2017, Whale has since empowered 1000+ global FMCG, F&B, Fashion and Automotive brands including P&G, Unilever, Starbucks, UNIQLO, ARMANI, Watsons, Xiaomi, Midea, Lotus, POP MART etc. with over 150,000 stores across APAC, enabling brands to embrace the full potential of digital transformation. Equipped with AI capabilities, patented ReID technology and enterprise-grade security, Whale platforms comprising of Space Data Platform (SDP), Whale Marketing Cloud (WMC), Whale Open Platform (WOP) and Whale Analytics, serve as the end-to-end digitalization engine that enables brands to seamlessly engage with each customer. Whale is backed by Temasek Holding, NIO Capital, Source Code Capital, Linear Capital, Alpha Commune, BAI Capital and The Jiangmen, with 6 offices across Singapore, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen.
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