K3 Ventures

Established in Singapore in 2015, K3 Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in Southeast Asian technology startups. The company aims to bridge these startups with established businesses, fostering collaboration and creating new market leaders.

Miranda Jiang

Principal

Aaron Tan

Senior Associate

Nicholas Tyson

Principal

Past deals in Singapore

WIZ.AI

Series A in 2023
Wiz Holdings PTE. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions and chatbots aimed at enhancing customer service and operational efficiency for large corporations across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2019, the company provides a range of offerings, including a smart talkbot designed for telemarketing, customer care, and smart guidance. Additionally, Wiz Holdings delivers artificial intelligence as a service (AaaS) solutions focused on mobile office security and big data analysis to improve user behavior insights. With offices in Singapore, Nanjing, and Jakarta, the company leverages a diverse team of experts to advance its humanistic AI conversational technology, enabling businesses to enhance their communication channels and optimize data utilization in a cost-effective manner.

Fable

Series A in 2023
Fable Food Co is a company that specializes in plant-based meat alternatives, primarily utilizing shiitake mushrooms to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat. The organization focuses on creating minimally processed, clean label products made from all-natural ingredients, catering to the growing demand for healthier and sustainable food options. Fable's offerings are widely available in major Australian grocery chains such as Harris Farm Markets, Coles, and Woolworths, as well as through meal delivery services like Marley Spoon and Dinnerly. Additionally, its products can be found on various restaurant menus across Australia, Singapore, and the UK, making them accessible to a diverse range of consumers seeking vegan substitutes for meat dishes.

Merkle Science

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, Merkle Science is a Singapore-based software company specializing in predictive crypto risk management. It offers intelligence platforms for businesses and government agencies to detect, investigate, and prevent illegal activities involving cryptocurrencies. The company's Behavioral Rule Engine enables compliance teams to fulfill KYC/AML obligations and helps industry players stay ahead of evolving illicit activities.

Modalku

Series C in 2022
Modalku is an online marketplace based in Jakarta, Indonesia, designed to connect small businesses seeking loans with lenders looking to fund these loans. By leveraging technology, Modalku offers borrowers access to financing options that may not be available through traditional channels, often at lower interest rates. Lenders participating in the platform can achieve returns that surpass those typically found in bank deposits and traditional investment products. This marketplace lending model has been successfully implemented in various countries, including the USA, UK, China, and Singapore, demonstrating its effectiveness in supporting small business growth.

Funding Societies

Series C in 2022
Funding Societies, established in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore, operates a digital financing platform that connects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with investors. The company facilitates business loans, focusing on quick and efficient financing solutions, often bypassing traditional banking methods. It offers a range of flexible financing options, including micro and term loans, and invoice financing, using advanced credit scoring and risk assessment models. With operations across Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, Funding Societies caters to SMEs seeking accessible and timely financing.

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.

WIZ.AI

Series A in 2022
Wiz Holdings PTE. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions and chatbots aimed at enhancing customer service and operational efficiency for large corporations across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2019, the company provides a range of offerings, including a smart talkbot designed for telemarketing, customer care, and smart guidance. Additionally, Wiz Holdings delivers artificial intelligence as a service (AaaS) solutions focused on mobile office security and big data analysis to improve user behavior insights. With offices in Singapore, Nanjing, and Jakarta, the company leverages a diverse team of experts to advance its humanistic AI conversational technology, enabling businesses to enhance their communication channels and optimize data utilization in a cost-effective manner.

SaladStop!

Series B in 2021
SaladStop! is a leader in the healthy food movement in Singapore, focused on providing nutritious and delicious options such as salads, wraps, grain bowls, and smoothies. With a commitment to homemade food free from artificial flavors and coloring, the company prioritizes nutritional transparency and climate-positive choices for consumers. Currently, SaladStop! operates 23 outlets in Singapore and Manila and is expanding its reach to Indonesia and Japan, aligning with its vision of becoming a global leader in nutrition, health, and wellness.

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.

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.

Grab

Series A in 2021
Grab is a Southeast Asia-based mobile platform that integrates ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and financial services, connecting drivers, merchants, and customers through a single app. It operates in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar, and holds a leading market share in ride-hailing and food delivery, with 89% of revenue derived from these core businesses. The company also offers payments, consumer loans, and enterprise financial services. It charges commissions to both riders and merchants as it links them with consumers. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Ling, Grab is headquartered in Singapore and maintains offices in Seattle, Beijing, Bangalore, Jakarta, and Vietnam. In 2024, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia together contributed more than 70% of revenue.

Validus

Series B in 2020
Validus is a Southeast Asian fintech company that leverages data and artificial intelligence to provide growth financing to underserved small and medium enterprises. Headquartered in Singapore, it operates in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, partnering with corporations to deliver supply‑chain financing solutions that support local SME ecosystems. The firm holds a Capital Markets Services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and its Indonesian subsidiary is registered with the OJK. Backed by prominent venture capital investors, Validus offers a comprehensive suite of financial services—including SME lending, crowd‑lending, business accounts, corporate cards, expense management, money transfers, and foreign remittance—positioning it as a leading all‑in‑one SME financing platform in the region.

SOCASH

Series A in 2018
SOCASH Pte Ltd. is a Singapore-based company founded in 2016 that operates a digital platform facilitating cash transactions without the reliance on traditional banking infrastructure such as ATMs or branches. The application allows users to withdraw and deposit cash by placing orders and selecting local merchants or neighborhood shops for fulfillment. This innovative approach not only enhances cash circulation but also provides an opportunity for shop owners to increase their revenue and attract more customers. SOCASH's services extend beyond Singapore, as the company is also operational in Indonesia and Malaysia, contributing to a broader regional cash and digital payment ecosystem.

Carro

Series B in 2018
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.

Carousell

Funding Round in 2018
Carousell is a Singapore-based classifieds marketplace that enables peer-to-peer buying and selling of preloved items through a mobile app available on iOS and Android. The platform supports categories such as fashion, gadgets, home and living, and cars, allowing users to create free listings by snapping a photo and posting a description. Launched in August 2012 in Singapore, Carousell has expanded to about 19 cities across seven countries, pursuing a simple, community-driven selling experience. The service has been recognized as a leading shopping app in several regions and has attracted investment from notable venture-capital firms to fuel its growth.

Ohmyhome

Secondary Market in 2018
Ohmyhome is a Singapore-based proptech company that operates a data- and technology-driven property platform and marketplace for housing transactions. The platform connects homeowners with home seekers directly and provides end-to-end property solutions through brokerage services and additional offerings such as home renovation and furnishing, property listing and research, mortgage referrals, legal services, and insurance referrals. The company generates revenue from brokerage and property management services as well as other related services.

Igloohome

Series A in 2018
Igloohome Inc. manufactures security locks designed for both residential and commercial applications, enabling effective management of homes and properties through innovative technology. The company offers a range of products, including the igloohome Smart Keybox, which caters to short-term rental hosts and property owners, and the Smart Padlock, a remotely-managed security solution that provides convenient access control. Additionally, Igloohome features a mobile app that allows users to pair and manage multiple locks across various properties, facilitating Bluetooth unlock, the generation of one-time and duration PIN codes, master PIN code changes, and lock battery status checks. The Smart Keybox operates using a PIN code and Bluetooth technology. Igloohome distributes its products via resellers and online platforms. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Barghest Building Performance

Funding Round in 2017
Founded in Singapore in 2012, Barghest Building Performance specializes in energy optimization solutions for commercial buildings. It focuses on improving HVAC systems' efficiency, offering cloud-based monitoring, data analytics, and maintenance services to achieve long-term sustainable energy savings.

BeMyGuest

Series A in 2017
BeMyGuest is a Singapore-based startup that organizes local tours and activities. Its website features a comparison tool for the tours and activities that are listed on the site.The company was founded by Clement Wong in March 2012.
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