Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India is a corporate venture capital firm based in Singapore, established in 2010 as a part of Vertex Holdings. The firm focuses on investing in high-growth startups that are seeking their initial round of institutional venture capital funding, primarily in Southeast Asia and India. Key markets of interest include Singapore, India, Indonesia, and Thailand, as well as other emerging innovation hubs in the region. Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India leverages a network of venture funds across the United States, China, and Israel, allowing it to combine local market expertise with a global perspective to support the development of promising startups.

Joshua Agusta

Executive Director, Investments

Joo Hock Chua

Managing Director

Puiyan Leung

Partner, Investments

Ben Mathias

Managing Partner

Carmen Yuen

Partner

Past deals in Vietnam

CoolMate

Series B in 2024
Coolmate is a Vietnamese menswear brand that specializes in a diverse range of apparel and accessories for men, including sportswear, office attire, and everyday styles. The company operates exclusively online through its own e-commerce website and popular platforms within Vietnam. Headquartered in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Coolmate focuses on the design, weaving, dyeing, cutting, and finishing of products such as t-shirts, underwear, shorts, joggers, caps, and belts. By offering fashionable products at reasonable prices, Coolmate aims to provide a straightforward shopping experience for men seeking to enhance their style.

METUB

Venture Round in 2023
METUB Network is a prominent digital entertainment company based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, specializing in supporting artists, creators, and video producers. The company operates an online platform that facilitates the registration, creation, uploading, and sharing of videos, enabling creators to monetize their content effectively. With a network that includes over 3,000 YouTube channels generating more than 4 billion views monthly, METUB provides a range of services such as channel development consulting, copyright protection, and promotional support. The platform also assists video creators in navigating various video-sharing platforms, primarily targeting Vietnamese user communities. By offering tools and expertise in content partnership and influencer marketing, METUB empowers creators to transform their passions into sustainable careers while expanding their audiences.

Validus Capital

Series C in 2022
Validus is a fintech company focused on providing growth financing solutions to underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company employs data and artificial intelligence to facilitate access to short- and medium-term credit financing through its online marketplace, which operates on a peer-to-peer lending model. This platform connects SMEs with accredited investors, streamlining the financing process while minimizing costs associated with financial intermediation. Validus aims to foster inclusive growth for SMEs and the broader economy by partnering with corporations to enhance supply chain financing within SME ecosystems. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has also secured registration from Indonesia's OJK for its local operations.

Validus Capital

Series B in 2020
Validus is a fintech company focused on providing growth financing solutions to underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company employs data and artificial intelligence to facilitate access to short- and medium-term credit financing through its online marketplace, which operates on a peer-to-peer lending model. This platform connects SMEs with accredited investors, streamlining the financing process while minimizing costs associated with financial intermediation. Validus aims to foster inclusive growth for SMEs and the broader economy by partnering with corporations to enhance supply chain financing within SME ecosystems. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has also secured registration from Indonesia's OJK for its local operations.

Validus Capital

Series B in 2019
Validus is a fintech company focused on providing growth financing solutions to underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company employs data and artificial intelligence to facilitate access to short- and medium-term credit financing through its online marketplace, which operates on a peer-to-peer lending model. This platform connects SMEs with accredited investors, streamlining the financing process while minimizing costs associated with financial intermediation. Validus aims to foster inclusive growth for SMEs and the broader economy by partnering with corporations to enhance supply chain financing within SME ecosystems. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has also secured registration from Indonesia's OJK for its local operations.

Validus Capital

Venture Round in 2017
Validus is a fintech company focused on providing growth financing solutions to underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The company employs data and artificial intelligence to facilitate access to short- and medium-term credit financing through its online marketplace, which operates on a peer-to-peer lending model. This platform connects SMEs with accredited investors, streamlining the financing process while minimizing costs associated with financial intermediation. Validus aims to foster inclusive growth for SMEs and the broader economy by partnering with corporations to enhance supply chain financing within SME ecosystems. The company is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and has also secured registration from Indonesia's OJK for its local operations.

Grab

Series C in 2014
Grab Holdings Inc. is a prominent online-to-offline service provider based in Singapore, focusing on mobile technology solutions for transportation across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Lng, Grab integrates various transportation services through its platform, which includes offerings such as GrabTaxi, GrabCar, GrabHitch, GrabShare, GrabCoach, GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus, GrabFamily, JustGrab, GrabNow, and GrabRental. The company operates in multiple countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. In addition to its headquarters in Singapore, Grab has offices in Seattle, Beijing, Bangalore, Jakarta, and Vietnam, further extending its reach and capabilities within the region.

Grab

Series B in 2014
Grab Holdings Inc. is a prominent online-to-offline service provider based in Singapore, focusing on mobile technology solutions for transportation across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Lng, Grab integrates various transportation services through its platform, which includes offerings such as GrabTaxi, GrabCar, GrabHitch, GrabShare, GrabCoach, GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus, GrabFamily, JustGrab, GrabNow, and GrabRental. The company operates in multiple countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. In addition to its headquarters in Singapore, Grab has offices in Seattle, Beijing, Bangalore, Jakarta, and Vietnam, further extending its reach and capabilities within the region.

Grab

Series A in 2013
Grab Holdings Inc. is a prominent online-to-offline service provider based in Singapore, focusing on mobile technology solutions for transportation across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Lng, Grab integrates various transportation services through its platform, which includes offerings such as GrabTaxi, GrabCar, GrabHitch, GrabShare, GrabCoach, GrabShuttle, GrabShuttle Plus, GrabFamily, JustGrab, GrabNow, and GrabRental. The company operates in multiple countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. In addition to its headquarters in Singapore, Grab has offices in Seattle, Beijing, Bangalore, Jakarta, and Vietnam, further extending its reach and capabilities within the region.
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