Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India

About The Fund

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in a wide range of technology sectors. The firm is headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Bangalore, India, and Jakarta, Indonesia. As part of a global network of affiliated venture funds, it leverages local insights with an international outlook, collaborating across the United States, China, and Israel. Their portfolio demonstrates a commitment to investing in companies that aim to tackle significant challenges, particularly in regions where technology has yet to fully address market needs. With the goal of accelerating Asia's growth and transformation, Vertex Ventures SEA & India supports globally-minded entrepreneurs by providing not only capital but also access to essential resources such as talent, partners, customers, and operational experience. The firm prides itself on building long-lasting relationships with founders based on trust, candor, and results. Some of the sectors they invest in include software, IT, media, FinTech, hardware manufacturing, retail e-commerce, IoT, AI, big data, HealthTech, robotics, and mobile. Among the startups they have supported are 17LIVE, FirstCry, Grab, Licious, NIUM, Patsnap, and other innovative companies that are making an impact across Southeast Asia and India. Vertex Ventures SEA & India maintains a diverse portfolio with over 80 companies under management, including six unicorns, demonstrating their success in identifying and nurturing high-potential startups. The firm's hands-on approach extends to assisting with introductions to valuable contacts, hiring key management, strategizing go-to-market plans, and helping with additional fundraising. Their ethos is reflected in the value they provide to their founders, leading to rapid growth and in some cases, public listings of their portfolio companies. Vertex Ventures SEA & India is sector agnostic, but with a keen interest in driving significant impact through their investments, especially in areas that promote economic empowerment, inclusivity, and climate action within the burgeoning digital economy of the Southeast Asia and India region.