Rapha Capital Management, LLC

What is Rapha Capital Management, LLC?

Rapha Capital Management, LLC, known as Expara, is Southeast Asia's pioneering venture capital firm providing early-stage venture capital and offering comprehensive venture services. With their expertise rooted in equity investments, particularly focusing on expansion and management buyout/leveraged buyout (MBO/LBO) scenarios, they have successfully launched five venture capital funds since 2007, investing in 92 companies to date.

Expara actively engages in venture capital, acceleration, advisory, and education, supporting the growth and development of startups across various industries including AI, FinTech, IoT, healthcare, blockchain, software development, cryptocurrencies, renewable energy, telehealth, agritech, foodtech, technology, and biotechnology.

Their specialization extends to guiding corporations in establishing and scaling corporate venturing programs to drive innovation and growth. Through the Expara Academy, they provide interactive online learning for entrepreneurs and investors, complemented by workshops, bootcamps, and university courses.

Expara's innovation strategy includes hosting over 700 programs and events which have benefitted over 21,000 companies and trained and mentored more than 32,000 entrepreneurs and investors. Their proprietary online innovation platform, powered by their Innovation Engine, facilitates tailored solutions for businesses with innovation challenges, hackathons, competitions, and more.

With over 50 successful accelerator and incubator initiatives, Expara has significantly contributed to the venture creation ecosystem in Southeast Asia and maintains a robust global presence with offices and operations in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, the UAE, the Philippines, and Poland.

Their headquarters are located at Block 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #02-10/11, 139951, in Singapore.