Saison Capital

What is Saison Capital?

Saison Capital, based in Singapore, is a corporate venture capital firm with a clear focus on early-stage investments in fintech and consumer sectors.

With a typical investment ranging from $100,000 to $3,000,000, they target ambitious startups from pre-seed to Series A stages. Saison Capital is not just an investor but an integral growth partner leveraging the strengths of its parent company, Credit Saison, a financial services conglomerate managing $30B AUM with an active presence in Japan, India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and more.

Their team consists of operator-first venture capitalists who bring hands-on experience in building successful startups, thus providing informed decisions driven by operator context. They invest with a long-term perspective, offering patient equity financing and the autonomy of an independent global investment mandate with Credit Saison's resources and track record at their disposal.

With a portfolio that spans all verticals, including e-commerce and Web3, Saison Capital has established an innovation mandate with a focus on emerging markets. Their geographic reach includes Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Brazil, Mexico, China, Pakistan, Cambodia, Nigeria, and they have capitalized on Credit Saison's financial services background to bolster their investment strategy. In addition to their investment expertise, they also support issues related to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and tokenization in Indonesia, highlighting their involvement in wider ecosystem development.

The multi-disciplinary team, from managing partners with experience in Asian fintech disruptors and unicorns to legal counsels, ensures that Saison Capital is well-positioned to back startups that are solving big, global challenges.

What they say:

We are Credit Saison's venture capital arm. We invest in Pre-Seed to Series B companies globally, with a focus on South East Asia and India. Our portfolio covers all verticals, including but not limited to fintech, e-commerce and web3.

What we look for: We invest in Fintech and Consumer

How we help: We bring a wealth of experiences across Asian startups and unicorns. Our team has a strong track record in emerging markets investing across verticals, from eCommerce to embedded finance. We support our network with initiatives that offer the fintech community with tools to connect and grow.