Singtel Innov8

Singtel Innov8 is the corporate venture capital arm of the Singtel Group, investing in and partnering with early-stage technology startups worldwide. Based in Singapore with offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv, it leverages the resources and expertise of the Singtel Group to help startups scale and access new markets. The firm focuses on technologies that can drive meaningful change in networks, next-generation devices, digital services, and customer experience. By connecting startups to Singtel’s regional footprint, which spans 21 countries in Asia, Australia and Africa and serves hundreds of millions of mobile customers, Singtel Innov8 supports strategic collaborations that align with Singtel Group’s business needs while enabling startups to grow beyond their home markets.

Michael Kim

Managing Director of Investments, North America

Sharan Makhija

Director, Investments

Selvam Moorthy

Senior Director, Investments, Singapore

Tian-Chong Ng

CEO

Gil Prashker

Country Director, Israel

Danny Su

Country Director, China

Past deals in ASEAN

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.

Cato Networks

Venture Round in 2023
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Lyte Ventures

Venture Round in 2022
Lyte Ventures Pte Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Singapore, specializes in providing innovative financing solutions tailored for freelancers and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) globally. The company offers products such as LytePay, designed specifically for real estate agents, and LyteLease, which transforms rental deposits into manageable monthly payments. By leveraging empathy, data, and advanced technology, Lyte Ventures aims to address financial challenges faced by its clients. Its fintech platform automates financial tasks, streamlining payment systems and invoicing processes, thus allowing creators and businesses to focus on their core activities and enhance their income potential.

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 operates a platform that empowers developers to identify, fix, and prevent security vulnerabilities in their web and mobile applications. Founded in 2017, the company integrates into version control systems, scanning code changes in real-time and providing immediate remediation guidance.

Axinan Pte.

Series B in 2022
Axinan provides online insurance brokerage services, offering digital insurance products such as travel and personal goods coverage, accidents, and disease insurance. Leveraging big data, real-time risk assessment, and automated claims management, Axinan operates across Southeast Asia with offices in Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

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.

Cato Networks

Series F in 2021
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Bank Bisnis Internasional

Post in 2021
PT Bank Bisnis Internasional Tbk, established in 1957 and based in Bandung, Indonesia, is a non-foreign exchange private commercial bank offering a range of banking products and services. These include savings accounts, various deposit options, credit facilities, Giro services, and other related financial solutions for both individual and corporate clients within the Indonesian market.

Halodoc

Series C in 2021
PT HaloDoc is a digital healthcare platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2016. The company connects patients with a network of 19,000 licensed doctors and 1,000 certified partner pharmacies through its innovative communication platform. Users can engage with medical professionals via video calls, voice calls, and chat, allowing for real-time consultations and health advice. Additionally, HaloDoc facilitates the ordering of laboratory tests that can be conducted at home, enhancing the convenience of accessing healthcare services. The platform aims to simplify and improve the healthcare experience for patients by providing easy connections to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, as well as offering medical delivery services through its partner pharmacies.

Cato Networks

Series E in 2020
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

RiskImmune (By Responsible Cyber)

Pre Seed Round in 2020
RiskImmune, a product of Responsible Cyber Pte. Ltd., is a Singapore-based company specializing in cybersecurity and risk management solutions. Established in 2016, it has expanded its operations to the United Kingdom and leverages advanced artificial intelligence to help organizations effectively manage ecosystem risks. The RiskImmune platform monitors real-time data across various risk categories, including financial, environmental, social, governance, and cybersecurity. It anticipates potential risk scenarios, recommends mitigation strategies, and enhances compliance for businesses. By focusing on third and fourth-party relationships, RiskImmune aims to streamline risk management processes, ensuring operational resilience and providing actionable insights that enhance privacy, compliance, security, and overall performance. The company has received support from notable investors such as Singtel Innov8 and NUS Enterprise, and is part of the ICE71 Scale Program, which fosters the growth of cybersecurity startups in Singapore.

Axinan Pte.

Series A in 2020
Axinan provides online insurance brokerage services, offering digital insurance products such as travel and personal goods coverage, accidents, and disease insurance. Leveraging big data, real-time risk assessment, and automated claims management, Axinan operates across Southeast Asia with offices in Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Cato Networks

Series D in 2020
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Kredivo Group

Series C in 2019
Founded in 2016 by Akshay Garg, Kredivo Group is Southeast Asia's leading digital financial services provider. Its flagship product, Kredivo, offers instant credit financing for e-commerce and offline purchases, personal loans, and installment payments through a modern API.

Cyble

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cyble is a cybersecurity firm specializing in cyber intelligence software focused on monitoring dark web activities and cybercrime. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, with additional offices in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and India, Cyble offers extensive coverage of adversaries, infrastructure, and vulnerabilities. Its platform automates risk assessment processes and integrates deep web intelligence to enhance visibility into cyber threats and risks. This enables governments and enterprises to receive tailored notifications and alerts regarding potential threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, allowing for timely detection, prioritization, and remediation of security issues. Through its advanced data analysis capabilities and expert insights, Cyble empowers organizations to protect their citizens and infrastructure effectively.

Igloohome

Series B in 2019
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.

Carro

Series B in 2019
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.

Halodoc

Series B in 2019
PT HaloDoc is a digital healthcare platform based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2016. The company connects patients with a network of 19,000 licensed doctors and 1,000 certified partner pharmacies through its innovative communication platform. Users can engage with medical professionals via video calls, voice calls, and chat, allowing for real-time consultations and health advice. Additionally, HaloDoc facilitates the ordering of laboratory tests that can be conducted at home, enhancing the convenience of accessing healthcare services. The platform aims to simplify and improve the healthcare experience for patients by providing easy connections to doctors, clinics, and hospitals, as well as offering medical delivery services through its partner pharmacies.

Cato Networks

Series C in 2019
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Sesto Robotics

Series A in 2018
SESTO Robotics Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company founded in 2017, specializing in the manufacturing of robots and robotic solutions aimed at enhancing productivity through automation. The company's product lineup includes the S200.V2, a compact robot capable of handling loads up to 200 kilograms, and the S200 series, which features a 7-axis robotic arm designed for maneuvering payloads in confined spaces up to 20 kilograms, as well as a SCARA variant for efficient picking, placing, and transporting of materials. With an additional office in China, SESTO Robotics provides intelligent and flexible solutions for global enterprises seeking to optimize their automated guided vehicle systems.

SenseTime

Series C in 2018
Founded in 2014, SenseTime specializes in artificial intelligence technologies, focusing on computer vision and deep learning. It offers a range of AI solutions including face and body analysis, image recognition, video comprehension, SLAM and 3D Vision, robot sensing, autonomous driving, medical image analysis, and AI supercomputing platforms. Serving sectors such as smart city, mobile, entertainment, automobile, health, business, education, and advertising worldwide, SenseTime operates offices in major cities across Asia.

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.

ShopBack

Series A in 2017
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.

Carro

Venture Round in 2017
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.

Cato Networks

Series B in 2016
Cato Networks provides a cloud-based secure global SD-WAN and security platform that connects enterprise locations, remote users, and cloud data. The Cato Cloud integrates networking and security services, including WAN optimization, firewall, secure web gateway, threat protection, and UC optimization, delivered through a single management application. It eliminates branch appliances, reduces MPLS costs, and provides secure Internet access everywhere, enabling seamless integration of mobile users and cloud data centers into the WAN and simplifying site deployment and overall network security for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

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. 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.

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 of seven employees, it has grown to a team of 50, establishing itself as a leader in the local security market. The company is recognized for its advanced KAI Square Unified Platform, a cloud-based surveillance and intelligent monitoring system that integrates data from various surveillance devices. This platform enables clients in diverse sectors, including telecommunications, healthcare, security, logistics, and law enforcement, to enhance their operational efficiency and security measures. KAI Square's reputation as a technologically advanced provider has attracted a growing clientele, and it currently manages over 20,000 security cameras, positioning itself as a key player in the next generation of surveillance technology in Asia.

Guanxi.me

Series A in 2012
Guanxi.me, operated by Guanxi Inc., is an online social discovery and interaction platform based in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2010, the platform utilizes location-based services to enhance interpersonal relationships by enabling users to connect with individuals in their vicinity. It offers innovative mobile application technologies that facilitate the discovery of potential friends and business partners, thereby fostering a network of social and professional relationships. The application notifies users when their contacts are nearby, allowing for real-time interactions. Guanxi.me aims to improve the way people maintain connections in modern life, making it easier to build and sustain a mutual network of friendships and business relations. The company has secured initial investment from SingTel Innov8, part of Singapore Telecommunications Limited.

Brandscreen Holdings

Series B in 2012
Brandscreen Holdings is a technology company specializing in real-time media trading. Established in 2006, it operates from its head office in Singapore, with research and development activities conducted in Sydney and a partner office in Shanghai. The company has developed an online trading platform that facilitates the purchase of display and mobile advertising through real-time bidding across multiple exchanges. By providing innovative solutions for media agencies and brands, Brandscreen aims to transform the buying and selling process of online ad space, positioning itself as a global leader in the industry.

Bubbly

Series E in 2012
Bubbly Inc. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social voice application, enabling users to connect and share voice messages globally. The Bubbly app allows users to follow celebrities and popular figures, listen to updates in their authentic voices, and share their own voice recordings enhanced with various audio effects and filters. The platform functions across both feature phones and smartphones, expanding its reach to a wide audience. Bubbly is recognized for its innovative approach to social messaging, likened to "Twitter with a voice," and has gained over 30 million users, particularly in Asia. With recent updates, the application has become available globally through its iPhone and Android versions, further enhancing user engagement. Founded in 2003 and formerly known as Bubble Motion, Bubbly operates under Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and has expanded its operations to regions including Silicon Valley, India, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

migme

Convertible Note in 2011
Migme Limited is a global digital media company that operates a fan-based social entertainment platform called migme. The platform offers chat, content, and microblogging services, allowing users to post bite-sized blogs, send messages, and exchange virtual gifts. Revenue is generated through gifts, games, avatar items, emoticons, and stickers. Founded in 2005, the company is listed and registered in Australia, with its headquarters located in Singapore.

JFDI.Asia

Venture Round in 2011
JFDI.Asia is a Singapore-based seed accelerator that specializes in supporting start-up businesses, particularly in the mobile and digital sectors tailored for the Asian market. The organization employs a model similar to Techstars and has achieved a 60% success rate in guiding start-ups from initial concept to securing seed investments of up to $600,000 within a 100-day program. JFDI.Asia caters to a diverse clientele that includes start-up teams, early-stage investors, and organizations aiming to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among their employees. By focusing on local needs and opportunities, JFDI.Asia plays a pivotal role in nurturing the entrepreneurial landscape in Asia.

Bubbly

Series D in 2011
Bubbly Inc. is a Singapore-based company that develops a social voice application, enabling users to connect and share voice messages globally. The Bubbly app allows users to follow celebrities and popular figures, listen to updates in their authentic voices, and share their own voice recordings enhanced with various audio effects and filters. The platform functions across both feature phones and smartphones, expanding its reach to a wide audience. Bubbly is recognized for its innovative approach to social messaging, likened to "Twitter with a voice," and has gained over 30 million users, particularly in Asia. With recent updates, the application has become available globally through its iPhone and Android versions, further enhancing user engagement. Founded in 2003 and formerly known as Bubble Motion, Bubbly operates under Altruist Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and has expanded its operations to regions including Silicon Valley, India, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

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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