Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • Media • IoT (& Wearables) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Investment Management |
Stages | Seed |
Investing | Singapore |
Crystal Horse Investments, founded in 2010 and based in Singapore, is an angel investment firm that specializes in the technology sector. Their investment focus is on early-stage startups that have the potential to scale both within their initial country and regionally across Southeast Asia. The firm primarily makes seed investments but is also involved in Series A funding rounds. Crystal Horse has a strong inclination towards companies in the internet, mobile, and data sectors, especially those leveraging technology to scale. They are heavily invested in the growth and support of these startups, understanding the importance of unit economics, economies of scale, and network effects. The firm prides itself on being pro-founder and entrepreneurship, reflecting this through favorable investment terms and a supportive approach to dealing with entrepreneurs. With a presence in Singapore and Malaysia, Crystal Horse iscomfortable leading investment deals there, but also extends its reach to other Southeast Asian countries, collaborating with other prominent venture capitals. The focus industries include Information Technology (IT), Media, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Investment Management. The portfolio of Crystal Horse Investments is diverse, encompassing a variety of technology-driven businesses including Tripzilla, Nestia, Goquo, Tableapp, Silenteight, and Hermo among others. The team is composed of experienced individuals like Drs. Michiel Adriaan Wind, who has expertise in software development and investing, and Dr. Chau Chun Dong, an analytics and metrics expert. Furthermore, investors and entrepreneurs such as Kelvin Goh, a legal and regional network expert, and Swee Yeong Tan, an entrepreneur in residence, are integral to the firm's network, bringing their vast experience in mobile, gaming, and web domains.