Just as no man is an island, no business is a desert. Even fledgling startups need a leg up to flourish. Expanding your business network through partnerships and connections are one way to do so, but it’s easier said than done to succeed in the relationship department, especially between startups and investors.
Luckily, on November 1 & 2, you can have that checkbox ticked at Tech in Asia Jakarta 2017’s Startup-Investor Speed Dating event. Take a look at these seven investors from a list of more than 50 participating VCs you can meet at the event.
Venturra Capital
Venturra Capital prides itself as one of the biggest investors “in early stage consumer technology-enabled internet businesses.” The firm’s half a dozen partners include Stefan Jung, founder of vastly successful incubator Rocket Internet, and Rudy Ramawy, Google Indonesia’s first Country Director. Venturra Capital has made investments in digital startups including Kfit, Zilingo, and Carro.
Preferred investment size (in US$): 1 million – 5 million
Countries of interest: Southeast Asia
Verticals of interest: AI, Fintech, Logistics & Transportation, Marketplaces & Platforms, Real estate
Golden Gate Ventures
Golden Gate Ventures isn’t named just for the eponymous bridge in San Francisco, in which Silicon Valley is also located. It also wants to bridge the gap between the Valley and Asia’s startup scene. Boasting of assets in both continents, the firm aims to help startups grab a foothold on the Asian market with tried-and-tested methods. Golden Gate Ventures has helped startups like Carousell and MoneySmart from the ground up.
Preferred investment size (in US$): 500K – 5 million
Countries of interest: Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, rest of Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia
Verticals of interest: AI, Big Data, Crowdsourcing, Ecommerce, Fintech, Lifestyle, Logistics & Transportation, Marketplaces & Platforms, SaaS
Gobi Partners
With over 15 years of investment experience, Gobi Partners believes in investing in people, rather than startups. Throughout its long career, the firm has partnered with startups all across Asia like Travelio and Time Voyager.
Preferred investment size (in US$): 500K – 20 million
Countries of interest: Indonesia, rest of Southeast Asia and the globe
Verticals of interest: Ad tech, Analytics, AI, Big Data, Investments, Productivity Software, Recognition Tech, Sharing Economy, SaaS, or any startup that shows good potential
Spaze Ventures
Much like a rocket ship, Spaze Ventures aims to launch their investments to the stars above. The Singapore-based incubator offers both seed capital and hands-on mentorship for its growing portfolio. They accept startups at the earliest stage possible, including pre-launch ideas. Their portfolio includes Practicle and Krib.
Preferred investment size (in US$): 50K – 500K
Countries of interest: Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Verticals of interest: Enterprise Solution, Fintech, General Internet, General Software, SaaS, or any startup that shows good potential
Golden Equator Capital
Golden Equator Capital believes in experience and sound strategy. Rather than sporadic fund injections, the firm prepares its startups for a long-term journey with their team of experienced professionals. They can tap emerging startups in the technology and development sectors like Glints, Vault Dragon, and M17 Entertainment.
Preferred investment size (in USD): 1 million – 5 million
Countries of interest: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the rest of Southeast Asia
Verticals of interest: AI, Big Data, Ecommerce, Fintech, Marketplaces & Platforms
Quest Ventures
Spread throughout the ASEAN region, Quest Ventures helps scalable startups reach their full potential with their deep and extensive networks in China and Southeast Asia. The firm has already made investments in startups like Cloudzen, StyleTheory, and Eatsy.
Preferred investment size (in US$): 50K – 1 million
Countries of interest: China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, rest of Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific
Verticals of interest: Adtech, Agriculture, Ecommerce, General Internet, Marketplaces & Platforms
Rakuten Ventures
Known globally as the Rakuten Group, Rakuten Ventures has spread its influence and efforts across the globe, particularly in the IT, fintech, and mobility sectors. With their conglomerate’s assets at hand, they are looking to grow early-stage startups into global competitors. Their massive portfolio includes multi-territorial startups like Lyft and Epic.
Preferred investment size (in US$): Up to 10 million
Countries of interest: Global
Verticals of interest: Adtech, AI, Big Data, Biotech, Cloud Computing, Developer Tools, Productivity Software
Meet these investors and 43 more in one place
Besides these seven investors, we have another 43 of them lined up for you to connect with at the Startup-Investor Speed Dating segment at Tech in Asia Jakarta 2017. There, you can pitch your product to these willing investors, and not only forge a relationship but also receive potential funding.
To participate in Speed Dating, you’ll need to purchase a Startup Pass before October 19 to be eligible. Furthermore, if you buy your tickets before October 13, you can save 10 percent off with the code tiajkt10 – your final chance to save before prices increase.
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