Singapore's startup scene is full of energy, with a strong group of investors ready to back new ideas. For founders, this means plenty of opportunities to find the right partner for growth.
The funding activity is widespread, with firms like Antler making nearly 2,000 investments and Vertex Ventures seeing over 100 exits. To help you find your way, we've gathered the firms you should know.
Below is our list of the best 67 VC firms in Singapore.
Failory's Top 10 Picks
1. Antler
Antler operates as a global early-stage venture capital firm, helping to build technology companies from the ground up. The firm provides founders with access to a worldwide community of co-founders, advisors, and capital to launch and scale their businesses.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Ashok Pandey, Dilan Mizrakli Landgraff, Fridtjof Berge, Jussi Salovaara, Magnus Grimeland, Rajesh Rai, Stefan Jung, Vegard Medbo |
| Total Funding | $82.2M |
| Industries | AI & ML, Consumer, Crypto & Blockchain, Cybersecurity, E-Commerce, Fintech, SaaS, Gaming, Proptech & Real Estate, Internet & Mobile, Food & Beverage, Supply Chain & Logistics, Healthcare, Media |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 1981 (845 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 16 |
| Top Portfolio Startups | ChatFood, Baselime, Genuine Taste |
| Contact | hello@antler.co / (720) 955-9211 |
2. Antalpha
Antalpha offers financial services to institutional clients in the Bitcoin space and invests in early-stage companies building decentralized Web 3.0 businesses. The firm applies its experience in blockchain and cryptocurrency investments to help portfolio companies grow through its network and proprietary resources.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 33 (3 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 2 (1 IPO'd) |
| Contact | ventures@antalpha.com |
Vertex Ventures brings together a global network of operator-investors to back entrepreneurs in key markets like the U.S., China, Israel, India, and Southeast Asia. They focus on helping founders scale internationally by providing hands-on operating experience and deep access to capital, talent, and partners.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 1988 |
| Founders | Jonathan Heiliger, Yoram Oron |
| Industries | Fintech, Internet & Mobile, Crypto & Blockchain, Consumer, Food & Beverage, Enterprise, Marketplace, Agriculture |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Post-Ipo, Seed, Series A, Series B |
| Nº of Investments | 504 (150 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 108 (28 IPO'd) |
| Contact | hello@vertexventures.com |
4. TNB Aura
TNB Aura invests between $1 million and $10 million in Series A and B startups across Southeast Asia. More than just an investor, they provide companies with tools and advisory support to scale and succeed in the region.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Charles Wong, Vicknesh R Pillay |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 41 (25 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 2 |
| Contact | fundme@tnbaura.com |
Pioneering investments in digital assets and blockchain, HashKey Capital funds early-stage startups from pre-seed to Series B+ through both equity and token financing. The firm focuses on assisting institutions, innovators, and other talent with the broader adoption and advancement of the blockchain industry.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Chao Deng, Sunny He |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 43 (7 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 2 |
DSG Consumer Partners invests in and grows consumer businesses throughout India and Southeast Asia, providing flexible capital from seed to late stage. With a long-term investment horizon, they have helped build leading brands such as Sula Wines, Cleartrip, and Redmart.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Deepak Shahdadpuri |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 157 (61 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 6 |
| Contact | mediarelations@dsgcp.com |
7. Hatcher+
Hatcher+ applies a data-driven, indexed investing strategy to build a global portfolio of early-stage and seed companies. They also provide a "Venture-as-a-Service" technology platform that enables other investors to analyze deals and construct their own custom portfolios.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Dan Hoogterp, John Sharp, Wissam Otaky |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 160 (91 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 6 (1 IPO'd) |
| Contact | info@hatcher.com / +65 9675-0106 |
8. BEENEXT
Run by serial entrepreneurs, BEENEXT provides capital and operational support to early-stage tech startups building data-driven digital platforms, primarily in South East Asia, India, and Japan. Their founder-centric model focuses on creating a supportive global network and has helped launch successful companies like Zomato and Instacart.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Teruhide Sato |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 359 (101 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 24 (1 IPO'd) |
| Contact | pr@beenext.com / +65 88081138 |
9. Iterative
Focused on Southeast Asia, Iterative invests in early-stage startups through its biannual accelerator program. The firm works closely with founders on everything from product development to fundraising, preparing them for a final demo day to pitch to a network of investors.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Brian Ma, Hsu Han Ooi, Hsu Ken Ooi |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 95 (51 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 3 |
| Contact | hello@iterative.vc |
10. UOB Venture
UOB Venture provides direct equity financing to privately-held companies, with a primary focus on markets in Southeast Asia and China. The firm supports businesses across their entire lifecycle, providing capital from seed and early stages through to late-stage rounds and Initial Coin Offerings.
| Headquarters | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore |
| Year Founded | 1991 |
| Founders | Seah Kian Wee |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Initial Coin Offering, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 112 (28 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 15 (6 IPO'd) |
| Contact | customer.service@uobgroup.com / (656) 222-2121 |
57 Additional Singapore VC Firms Worth Pitching
Our top picks are a great place to start, but they're only part of the story. Singapore's funding scene is deep, with many other experienced investors backing new companies.
Collectively, the firms below have invested in over 3,200 startups and guided 350 of them to an exit. Here’s a look at the rest of the venture capital firms funding what's next in Singapore.
