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Top 5 Venture Capital Firms in Malaysia (2026)

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Finding the right investor in Malaysia can feel like a challenge, but the local funding scene is more active than ever. A growing number of firms are looking to back the next generation of founders.

You have established players like Gobi Partners, with more than 230 investments, alongside buyout specialists like Navis Capital Partners. To help you find the right fit, we've gathered the most active firms in the country.

Below is our list of the best 5 VC firms in Malaysia.

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Navis Capital Partners makes private equity investments in buyouts, recapitalizations, and financial restructurings for companies across Asia. They focus on enterprises with a strong presence in South and Southeast Asia, providing capital to help them navigate significant corporate transitions and growth.

HeadquartersKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Year Founded1998
FoundersRodney Muse
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity
Nº of Investments24 (15 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits8 (1 IPO'd)
Contactlegal@naviscapital.com / 662 653 2155

Gobi Partners is the most interconnected Pan-Asian venture capital firm, supporting entrepreneurs from early to growth stages in emerging and underserved markets. The firm has invested in over 350 startups, including Animoca Brands, and focuses on connecting ecosystems across the continent to create long-term, sustainable value.

HeadquartersKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Year Founded2002
FoundersThomas Tsao
Total Funding$430.5M
IndustriesAI & ML, Biotech, Crypto & Blockchain, E-Commerce, Education, Food & Beverage, Hardware, Healthcare, Supply Chain & Logistics, Marketplace, Media, SaaS, Transportation, AR & VR, Agriculture, Automotive, Sports, Fintech
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Series A
Nº of Investments238 (102 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits18 (4 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsAnimoca Brands, Liveme, Tuniu
Contactmail@gobi.vc / +861084554115

Vynn Capital backs early-stage entrepreneurs who demonstrate strong operational capabilities and a commitment to building a healthy team culture. Their portfolio centers on the travel, property, food, and female economics sectors, along with enabling technologies like logistics and fintech that improve industry-wide efficiencies.

HeadquartersKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Year Founded2018
FoundersDarren Chua, Victor Chua
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments13 (10 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contactvc@vynncapital.com

As the world's first Shariah-compliant venture capital firm, Ficus Capital funds early-stage tech startups throughout the ASEAN region. They back founders with strong ethical principles, providing capital and strategic guidance to build businesses aligned with their values.

HeadquartersKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Year Founded2018
Founders
Investment StageEarly Stage
Nº of Investments6 (5 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contactinfo@ficus.vc

MRI VC Berhad operates as an investment holding company, backing founders in industries ranging from energy and healthcare to halal food. The firm concentrates on a select portfolio of daring founders, helping them build enduring companies that push the boundaries of what's possible.

HeadquartersSenai, Johor, Malaysia
Year Founded2018
FoundersMuhammad Arif Tukiman, Norizam Tukiman
Investment StageSeed
Nº of Investments3 (1 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contact+60162043788

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