DTA Capital Partners Sdn. Bhd.

About The Fund

DTA Capital Partners Sdn. Bhd. (DTA) is a venture capital firm that was founded in 1996, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a focus on providing equity financing for Malaysian-based companies, as well as a select number of foreign enterprises. They particularly focus on technology sectors such as Software, IT and TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), Media, Hardware and Manufacturing, Energy, and Mobile. DTA specializes in equity investments and offers a range of investment specialities including Seed, Startup, Early Stage, and Expansion stages. They are recognized for managing considerable assets under management, which is reported to be around 500 million. DTA is committed to identifying, investing in, and nurturing businesses within their chosen domains to contribute to the overall economic growth of the country. They target investments in companies with strong management, proven markets and concepts or innovative technology, competitive advantages, ownership of significant intellectual properties, good growth prospects and scalability, and a clear divestment strategy. DTA does not limit themselves to passive investment but also assumes the role of an active investor, aiming to be closely involved with the strategic direction of the investee companies. Their investment policy stipulates that at least 30% of the fund will be used for financing startup investments, with the remaining funds allocated to emerging companies with some initial track record in commercialization. The team includes professionals such as Dali Sardar, Nikhil Kothari, KC Tan and Naim Yunus, who are behind the venture's strategies and operations. Whilst DTA is unlikely to be involved in daily operations, they maintain close relations with portfolio companies to support their growth and development.