Singtel Innov8 is the corporate venture capital arm of the Singtel Group, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv. The firm focuses on investing in innovative technology start-ups globally, seeking opportunities in sectors such as big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud services, connectivity, cybersecurity, fintech, health tech, and 5G applications. With a fund size of US$250 million, Singtel Innov8 not only provides financial support but also connects start-ups with the extensive resources and expertise of the Singtel Group. This partnership enables the Group to access emerging technologies while fostering advancements in network capabilities, digital services, and enhanced customer experiences.
Head of Israel and Director, Investments and Partnership
Irad Dor
Director, Singtel Innov8 VC
Past deals in ASEAN
WIZ.AI
Series A in 2023
WIZ is a fast growing startup deploying cutting edge conversational voice AI technology into large corporations throughout Southeast Asia. Backed by globally leading venture capital funds, we are rapidly expanding our humanistic AI conversational solutions across industries. With offices in Singapore, Nanjing and Jakarta, our diverse team of scientists, researchers, linguists, dialogue designers have cross-functional expertise, and are constantly pushing the boundaries of humanistic AI conversation for ASEAN languages.
Cato Networks
Venture Round in 2023
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.
PrivyID
Series C in 2022
PrivyID is a universal identity enabler and digital signature provider headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia. Since we were first established in 2016, our services have been trusted by over 205 companies and 4.5 million of individual users across Indonesia. PrivyID has the vision to be the global leader in electronic identification and authorization. Enabling humans, organizations, and machines to communicate seamlessly while safeguarding authenticity, confidentiality, integrity, access control, and non-repudiation.
GuardRails
Series A in 2022
GuardRails Pte., Ltd. is a Singapore-based company founded in 2017 that operates a platform designed to enhance application security for developers. The platform enables developers to identify, fix, and prevent vulnerabilities in their web and mobile applications by providing continuous security feedback. It integrates directly with developers' version control systems, scanning code changes in real time and offering immediate remediation guidance for any detected security issues. This approach allows development teams to enhance the security of their applications efficiently, without needing extensive input from security experts. GuardRails is trusted by numerous teams globally, reflecting its effectiveness in safeguarding applications throughout the development process.
WIZ.AI
Series A in 2022
WIZ is a fast growing startup deploying cutting edge conversational voice AI technology into large corporations throughout Southeast Asia. Backed by globally leading venture capital funds, we are rapidly expanding our humanistic AI conversational solutions across industries. With offices in Singapore, Nanjing and Jakarta, our diverse team of scientists, researchers, linguists, dialogue designers have cross-functional expertise, and are constantly pushing the boundaries of humanistic AI conversation for ASEAN languages.
Cato Networks
Series F in 2021
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.
Bank Bisnis Internasional
Post in 2021
PT Bank Bisnis Internasional Tbk, established in 1957 and headquartered in Bandung, Indonesia, operates as a private commercial bank that does not engage in foreign exchange activities. The bank provides a range of banking products and services, including savings accounts, deposits, Giro services, and various credit facilities, catering to the financial needs of its customers across Indonesia.
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.
RiskImmune (By Responsible Cyber)
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Spiraling AI-cloud subscriptions—now over 50 per company at $647 per user monthly (Gartner, 2023)—are draining budgets and exposing businesses to cybersecurity gaps, privacy breaches, and AI-driven risks. RiskImmune AI is the first platform to unify cost savings, robust security, and compliance in one solution. Slash 30% waste from auto-renewals and redundant tools, secure untracked AI apps, and take control—features basic plans can’t touch. Transform chaos into confidence for your cloud-first future. Get started in hours.
Igloo
Series A in 2020
Igloo is a full-stack insurtech firm based in Singapore, with additional offices across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia, as well as tech centers in China and India. Founded with the mission to make insurance accessible for all, Igloo utilizes artificial intelligence and big data for real-time risk assessment and automated claims management. The company specializes in business-to-business-to-consumer insurance solutions, providing services that help platform and insurance companies mitigate operational risks, generate new revenue streams, and enhance existing products and services. Igloo has established partnerships with over 55 prominent brands across various industries, including telecommunications, e-commerce, hospitality, health tech, and financial services, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and accessibility in the insurance sector.
Cato Networks
Series D in 2020
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.
Kredivo
Series C in 2019
Kredivo is a leading digital financial services provider in Southeast Asia, offering innovative credit solutions primarily in Indonesia and Vietnam. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Jakarta, Kredivo enables customers to access instant credit financing for e-commerce and offline purchases, as well as personal loans, through its digital platform. The company utilizes real-time decision-making to assess creditworthiness, allowing for a seamless and transparent user experience. Its flagship product offers various payment options, including an online credit card with the flexibility of paying within 30 days or through monthly installments. Kredivo's modern API facilitates the integration of its services as a payment method for online retailers, broadening access to credit for consumers across the region.
Cyble
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cyble is a cybersecurity company that specializes in cyber intelligence software aimed at monitoring the dark web and cybercrime. The company offers a platform that provides comprehensive visibility into cyber threats and risks by automating risk assessment processes and integrating deep web intelligence. This enables governments and enterprises to detect, prioritize, and remediate security threats effectively. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Cyble has a global presence with offices in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and India. By delivering timely intelligence and expert insights, Cyble empowers its clients to safeguard their citizens and infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.
Igloohome
Series B in 2019
Igloohome Inc. specializes in the manufacture of security locks designed for both residential and commercial use, facilitating property management through innovative technology. The company offers several products, including the igloohome Smart Keybox, which serves short-term rental hosts and property owners, and the Smart Padlock, a remotely-managed security solution that enables convenient access control. Additionally, the Igloohome mobile app allows users to manage various locks, perform Bluetooth unlocks, generate and manage PIN codes, and monitor lock battery status. The Smart Keybox can be accessed via PIN code and Bluetooth. Igloohome markets its products through resellers and online channels. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Singapore.
Halodoc
Series B in 2019
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.
Cato Networks
Series C in 2019
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.
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.
ShopBack
Series A in 2017
ShopBack is a leading online shopping platform in Southeast Asia that enables consumers to make smarter purchase decisions through cashback rewards. Operating in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, ShopBack processes over 1,000 orders per hour and offers cashback of up to 30% to enhance consumers' purchasing power. The platform connects users with more than 1,300 merchant partners, including well-known brands like Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, providing a diverse range of deals and incentives. In addition to benefiting consumers, ShopBack delivers cost-effective marketing solutions to its merchant partners. The company has received multiple accolades for its innovative approach, including awards at the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation Awards and the Emerging Enterprise Award, highlighting its significant impact in the e-commerce sector.
Cato Networks
Series B in 2016
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform that integrates networking and security solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations such as California, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia, the company offers a secure global SD-WAN. Cato's platform connects various enterprise locations, personnel, and data while optimizing application access across all users and locations. Key features include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateways, and threat protection. Cato Networks enables organizations to reduce costs associated with MPLS, improve performance for global locations and cloud applications, and eliminate the need for branch appliances, all while providing secure internet access and integrating mobile users and cloud data centers into the network seamlessly.
Carro
Series A in 2016
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.
Igloohome
Seed Round in 2015
Igloohome Inc. specializes in the manufacture of security locks designed for both residential and commercial use, facilitating property management through innovative technology. The company offers several products, including the igloohome Smart Keybox, which serves short-term rental hosts and property owners, and the Smart Padlock, a remotely-managed security solution that enables convenient access control. Additionally, the Igloohome mobile app allows users to manage various locks, perform Bluetooth unlocks, generate and manage PIN codes, and monitor lock battery status. The Smart Keybox can be accessed via PIN code and Bluetooth. Igloohome markets its products through resellers and online channels. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Singapore.
Kai Square
Series B in 2014
KAI Square, established in 2006, is a high-tech company based in Singapore that specializes in innovative surveillance and monitoring solutions. Initially a small operation with seven employees, the company has expanded to a workforce of 50 and has established itself as a leader in the local security market. KAI Square offers a cloud-based platform that consolidates and processes data from surveillance devices, facilitating intelligent monitoring for various industries, including telecommunications, healthcare, security, logistics, and law enforcement. The company's expertise in video analytics and commitment to technological advancement have helped it build a strong reputation among system integrators and clients, managing over 20,000 security cameras to enhance security and operational efficiency across multiple sectors.
Guanxi.me
Series A in 2012
Guanxi.me (关系网) is a Chinese LBS-based mobile application that enables users to maintain interpersonal relationships. Affiliated to Guanxi Inc. (Shanghai), the company is focused on improving the contacts and connections between people in modern life through innovative mobile application technologies. Based on precise locations, it allows users to view and interact with the people around them and reminds them when their friends are in their locality. Guanxi.me can help users to find potential friends and business partners and can help users to build up a mutual network of friendship and business relations. It has received the first round of investment from SingTel Innov8, which is an affiliated company of Singapore Telecommunications Limited.
Brandscreen Holdings
Series B in 2012
We're a real-time media trading tech startup with offices in Sydney (where all our R&D magic happens), Singapore (our head office) and have a partner office in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2006, we've already established ourselves as a global leader in the real-time media trading industry and are passionate about changing the way online ad space is bought and sold. We're equally as passionate about finding great people to work with.
Bubbly
Series E in 2012
Bubbly Inc. operates a social voice application that enables users to connect globally through voice messaging. Originally founded as Bubble Motion in 2003, the company is headquartered in Singapore and has expanded its offerings to include a mobile social network that allows users to share audio updates with friends, family, and followers. The application supports both feature phones and smartphones, making it accessible across diverse devices. Users can follow celebrities and influencers to receive updates in their authentic voices, as well as enhance their own recordings with various audio effects and filters. Bubbly has garnered a user base of over 30 million, particularly in Asia, and is now expanding its reach with a smartphone app available globally. The platform is often likened to "Twitter with a voice," and has been described as the "Instagram of voice" due to its focus on creative audio sharing. Bubbly is backed by notable investors and has operations in multiple countries, including the United States, India, and several Southeast Asian nations.
migme
Convertible Note in 2011
Migme Limited is a global digital media company focused on emerging markets offers migme, a fan-based social entertainment platform that offers chat, content, and microblogging services. It enables users to post bite-sized blogs, send messages, and exchange virtual gifts with each other. The site’s revenue is generated via gifts, games, avatar items, emoticons, and stickers. Migme Limited was founded in 2005 and is listed and registered in Australia, with headquarters in Singapore.
JFDI.Asia
Venture Round in 2011
Joyful Frog Digital Incubator (JFDI.Asia) is a Singapore-based seed accelerator modelled on Techstars that has 60% success taking start-up businesses from idea to $600k seed investment in 100 days. JFDI.Asia's focus is on mobile and digital products and services made in Asia, for Asia. Its customers are business start-up teams, early stage business investor/acquirers, and organizations that seek to inspire innovation and entrepreneurship in their workforce.
Bubbly
Series D in 2011
Bubbly Inc. operates a social voice application that enables users to connect globally through voice messaging. Originally founded as Bubble Motion in 2003, the company is headquartered in Singapore and has expanded its offerings to include a mobile social network that allows users to share audio updates with friends, family, and followers. The application supports both feature phones and smartphones, making it accessible across diverse devices. Users can follow celebrities and influencers to receive updates in their authentic voices, as well as enhance their own recordings with various audio effects and filters. Bubbly has garnered a user base of over 30 million, particularly in Asia, and is now expanding its reach with a smartphone app available globally. The platform is often likened to "Twitter with a voice," and has been described as the "Instagram of voice" due to its focus on creative audio sharing. Bubbly is backed by notable investors and has operations in multiple countries, including the United States, India, and several Southeast Asian nations.
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