Top 23 Venture Capital Firms and Angel Investors in Singapore in 2027

In an ever-volatile world, you would look at any index. These can include:

• Human development
• The standard of living
• Per capita income
• Quality of life
• Ease of doing business
• Corporate taxation
• Company incorporation

Whichever way you look, the small city-state of Singapore stands tall and has good economic movement. The nation’s thriving start-up ecosystem includes robust incubating infrastructure, tax incentives, cash grants, and financing schemes.

Singapore is also home to approximately 4,500 technology startups, 500 venture capital firms and 220 accelerators and incubators, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s July 2026 update.

A major contributing factor in the startup success of Singapore is the growing pool of high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, corporations, and institutional investors.

Also, apart from private sources of funding, the Singapore government actively encourages the set-up of incubators and investments in startups through a variety of programmes.

Initiatives led by governmental bodies such as SPRING Singapore and the National Research Foundation (NRF) seek to support local startups by leveraging the expertise of third-party investors and encouraging investments through co-investment schemes.

Furthermore, the government allocates resources for venture investing through the Economic Development Board’s investment arm and Singapore’s two sovereign wealth funds, and Temasek Holdings.

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Equity Fundraising in Singapore

Equity fundraising is one way to raise capital for your business. Instead of borrowing money, you sell a portion of your company’s ownership to investors in exchange for funding.

Singapore has an established venture capital and private investment ecosystem, supported by government initiatives that encourage investment in innovative businesses.

In 2026, the Singapore Government announced an additional S$1 billion for Startup SG Equity, a co-investment programme supporting Singapore-based deep-tech startups. The enhanced scheme extends support to growth-stage companies alongside early-stage ventures.

To improve your chances of securing equity funding in Singapore, potential investors will generally look for:

1. A clear business plan outlining your product, market and growth strategy
2. Realistic financial projections and a defined use of funds
3. An experienced management team with relevant industry knowledge
4. Evidence of market demand, customer traction or commercial potential
5. A scalable business model and a clear competitive advantage
6. A credible long-term growth strategy and possible investor exit opportunities

Apart from equity fundraising, businesses can explore angel investment, venture capital companies, bank financing and other private funding arrangements.

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Angel Investors in Singapore

Angel investors are private investors who typically invest capital and contribute their business expertise/skills in early-stage businesses in exchange for a significant share in the company.

They can be individuals, or be part of an angel venture capital network that engages in investing in businesses with high growth potential and in the industries that they are familiar with.

Some business angels play active roles in the business while others act as sleeping partners.

Angel investors are typically wealthy HNW individuals or successful businessmen with an appetite for startup companies with higher risk (but that are promising enough to yield higher returns).

The key advantage of angel investments is their lower risk compared to debt financing since the invested capital doesn’t need to be repaid if the business faces failure.

Therefore, your startup should have a high growth potential to win the favour of business angels.

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Venture Capitalists in Singapore

Venture capitalists are typically professional investors who have a more hands-on role in your business if they were to invest in your company, and they typically do so with the vested interests of their own clients’ profitability.

Venture capitalists offer not only funding but also advice on increasing your business profitability, and possibly in operational matters as well, especially if your business requires input from different areas of expertise in the team. This can be advantageous when making choices concerning financial and human resource management, which play a pivotal role in the company’s growth.

Popular startups for venture capital funds are those in high-growth potential sectors such as IT, biotechnology, and nanotechnology with a competitive edge in the market and longevity of profiteering.

Startups whose businesses involve scientific breakthroughs, intellectual property creation, and other similar large-scale impact businesses are often favoured by these venture capitalists.

The venture capital industry in Singapore is relatively new and small compared to the US and Europe. Nevertheless, there are more than 100 venture capital firms in Singapore ranging from independent limited partnership venture capital firms to corporate-backed venture capital firms.

If you intend to start a company in Singapore and need startup funding, read on for our list of the top 23 venture capitalist (VC) firms and angel investors in Singapore!

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1. B Capital Group

B Capital Group is a global venture capital firm co-founded by Eduardo Saverin and Raj Ganguly in 2015. Eduardo launched his venture capitalist firm B Capital Group in 2014 with a $144 million to $2.1 billion venture fund in 2023 focused on India, Southeast Asia, and the US.

The firm invests in technology-driven businesses across sectors such as enterprise technology, healthcare, and energy and resilience. With a presence in Singapore and other international markets, B Capital supports companies at different stages of growth, from early-stage ventures to more established businesses.

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2. Golden Gate Ventures

Golden Gate Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore. Founded in 2011, it connects founders with investment opportunities, industry expertise and networks across Southeast Asia and other international markets. The firm reports more than 90 portfolio companies and US$250 million in assets under management.

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3. Jungle Ventures

Jungle Ventures is an early-stage VC firm that is the first of its kind in Singapore. It invests in companies across Southeast Asia and India.

It aims to support ventures that can withstand the test of time and has successfully pulled off more than 35 investments. Jungle Ventures also has a total portfolio value of over $12.5 billion.

The VC is led by a team of capable and distinguished founders, including Amit Anand and Anurag Srivastava.

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4. 500 Startups

500 Global, formerly known as 500 Startups, is a global venture capital firm that supports early-stage companies through investment and startup programmes. Founded in 2010, the firm has built an international portfolio across multiple industries and markets, with an emphasis on technology-driven businesses and emerging startup ecosystems.

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5. Peak XV Partners (Formerly Sequoia India & Southeast Asia)

Peak XV Partners is a venture capital firm that emerged from Sequoia Capital India & Southeast Asia following its rebranding in June 2023. Founded in 2006, the firm invests in startups across India, Southeast Asia and other international markets, supporting businesses from early-stage development through growth.

Peak XV Partners currently reports over US$10 billion in assets under management, more than 450 investments and 36 IPOs across its portfolio. Its investment focus includes artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, fintech, healthcare and consumer businesses.

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6. Insignia Ventures Partners

Insignia Ventures Partners is a Singapore-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology companies across Southeast Asia.

The firm invests in founders developing businesses with the potential to serve large regional markets.

Its portfolio includes companies operating in sectors such as fintech, consumer technology, enterprise software and digital services.

Alongside capital, Insignia Ventures Partners offers access to an established network of business operators, investors and industry professionals.

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7. Monk’s Hill Ventures

Monk’s Hill Ventures is a partnership of seasoned entrepreneurs who have built and backed global companies based both in Silicon Valley and Asia.

It is a VC firm investing in early-stage tech startups that take advantage of the fast-growing Southeast Asian markets.

The firm’s co-founder, Kuo-Yi Lim, has interests in enterprise software, mobile consumer internet, and Big Data; and has invested in DataXu, Gengo, Kalibrr and Reebonz.

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8. Quest Ventures

Since 2011, Quest Ventures has followed a digital economy investment strategy across Asia. Its portfolio includes companies such as Carousell, 99.co, Carro and ShopBack. By the end of 2025, the firm reported more than 150 portfolio companies operating across over 150 cities in Asia.

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9. Wavemaker Partners

Wavemaker Partners has an established presence in Singapore and the United States, with its Southeast Asian venture capital activities focused on early-stage businesses. The firm invests in Enterprise, Deep Tech and Sustainability, supporting founders developing solutions to significant regional challenges. Wavemaker currently reports more than 200 companies invested in and over US$400 million in total committed capital.

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10. Crystal Horse Investments

Crystal Horse Investments was founded in Singapore and is the official fund manager of Angel’s Gate, Asia’s first reality TV series with a focus on business and entrepreneurship.

It invests in early-stage technology companies in Singapore and Malaysia where it thinks there is value in the long-term and also where the deals are headed by other leading venture capitals.

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11. East Ventures

East Ventures has offices in Jakarta, Tokyo, and San Francisco, and has invested in over 250 companies across Asia and the US. Its portfolio of companies focuses on commerce, social, game, SAAS, and mobile services.

The firm’s co-founder and managing partner is Willson Cuaca, who is also the CEO of Apps Foundry. His investments include Tech in Asia, Waygo, RedMart and Megafash.

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12. Gobi Partners

Founded in 2002, China-based Gobi Partners is a global-minded VC with an investment focus on early-stage, digital media, IT and TMT companies.

The firm has raised seven funds to date, and has invested in over 400 portfolio companies across China, Hong Kong and ASEAN over the past decade.

The firm’s founding partner Thomas Tsao participated in the development of several leading companies.

They include Brite Semiconductor, Camera360, CiB, CSDN, Line0, Madhouse, World Traveller and Yoyi Digital—often serving on the company’s board of directors.

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13. Spiral Ventures

Headquartered in Singapore, this VC firm typically invests in seed to Series A startups to help them raise capital, especially B2C and C2C platforms in Southeast Asia.

Its parent company is IMJ Corporation, which is the biggest digital agency in Japan.

Spiral Ventures Asia (SVA) participates in investments across these business-technology domains:

• Fintech
• Big data
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• HR-tech
• Internet of Things (IoT)

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14. Incubate Fund

Since the establishment of the independent Incubate Fund in 2010, it has invested more than US$170 million in 233 seed startup businesses through its related fund in the last 12 years.

Unlike other VCs, Incubate Fund provides both financial and organisational support to businesses.

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15. KK Fund

This fund invests in seed stage internet and mobile startups across South East Asia, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Its investment portfolio includes businesses like Metareum, RoomMe, Med247, and kaodim.

Its founder and general partner Koichi Saito was previously a director at IMJ Investment Partners and was responsible for investments in iMoney, Bukalapak, and Zipmatch.

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16. Rakuten Ventures

This is the corporate venture capital arm of Rakuten Group, one of the world’s leading internet service companies.

Rakuten has built and invested in innovative internet businesses in e-commerce, financial services, digital content and advertising since 1997. The company is head-quartered in Tokyo.

The firm is headed by its Managing Partner Saemin Ahn, who invests in diverse verticals such as advertising technology and artificial intelligence. His investments include Carousell, Pocketmath and Algorithmia.

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17. Tri5 Ventures

TRIVE, formerly known as Tri5 Ventures, is a Singapore-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology startups across Southeast. Its investment strategies include technology, Web3 and artificial intelligence, with its TRIVE Ventures strategy focused on seed to Series A businesses.

It has supported 38 startups with US$5.3m in seed funding.

Tri5’s Managing Partner Christopher Quek is also the director and incubator of Angels Gate Advisory (AGA), a community pro-bono advisory service which supports entrepreneurs in grants and advisory.

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18. UOB Venture Management

UOB Venture Management Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Overseas Bank (UOB) Limited, one of Asia’s leading international banking and financial groups.

Operational since 1992, the fund has provided financing to more than 100 privately-held companies through direct equity investment, mainly in Southeast Asia and Greater China.

Some of its notable investments include:

• Eu Yan Sang
• Gojek
• Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
• Nanofilm

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19. Hill house Ventures

Hillhouse Investment is a global investment firm founded in 2005, with a presence in Singapore and other international financial centres. The firm invests across different stages of business growth, focusing on sectors such as healthcare, consumer businesses, industrials, business services and energy transition.

Hillhouse supports portfolio companies through long-term investment, strategic guidance and partnerships with management teams to build sustainable businesses.

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20. Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India is a Singapore-based venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology startups across Southeast Asia and India. Part of the Vertex global network, the firm supports businesses in sectors such as fintech, enterprise technology, consumer services and sustainability.

Vertex Ventures reports US$1.5 billion in assets under management and more than 90 portfolio companies. Alongside funding, it provides founders with strategic guidance and access to regional and international business networks.

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21. January Capital

January Capital is a Singapore-based investment firm supporting early-stage technology companies across the Asia-Pacific region. Its venture capital strategy focuses on businesses in financial technology, digital commerce, enterprise software and essential sectors such as healthcare and energy.

The firm has backed more than 60 companies, including ShopBack and Akulaku. Its typical initial venture investment ranges from US$500,000 to US$2 million, with further funding available for selected portfolio companies as they grow.

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22. Vertex Growth

Vertex Growth is a venture capital fund established in 2019 and part of the global Vertex investment network. The firm provides expansion capital to technology companies with established business models and significant growth potential.

According to its official website, Vertex Growth manages US$760 million in assets and has invested in more than 50 companies, including eight unicorns. Through the wider Vertex network, it supports portfolio companies with international market access, industry expertise and business partnerships.

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Business Angel Network

There are also networks for you to refer to in seeking a business angel investor(s). An example is the Business Angel Network Southeast Asia (BANSEA) that matches startups in the seed stage of enterprise formation with business angels.

BANSEA invests in companies that offer exceptional opportunities for high returns on investment.

It usually involves early-stage ventures with a high growth potential, either in a developing market (especially in emerging markets) or in an existing market with international expansion capabilities, and that is sustainable in the long-run.

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Private Funds in Singapore

Finally, there is the option of private funds such as banks, financial institutions, and investment companies. These sources of funding are very rarely involved in an active role in managing the business.

This gives you the autonomy of conducting your own affairs in the manner you deem best, as their main purpose is to receive an attractive return (usually in the form of high interest from 7-12 percent) on their investment.

Thus, businesses that are already established, have a good credit track record, are already generating revenue in high amounts, and have a high growth potential would benefit from such sources.

In Singapore, however, there are micro loan programmes instituted by the Singapore government under the auspices of Spring Singapore and IE Singapore that facilitate your taking of small loans from participating financial institutions like UOB, OCBC, DBS, Standard Chartered Bank.

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Take the Next Step Towards Starting Your Business in Singapore

With access to established venture capital firms, angel investors and government-backed funding programmes, Singapore offers promising opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to launch and grow their businesses.

Before approaching potential investors, having the right company structure and meeting Singapore’s regulatory requirements can help lay a strong foundation for your business.

At Rikvin, we help entrepreneurs turn their business plans into reality. From Singapore company incorporation to corporate compliance and ongoing business support, our experienced team can guide you through the essential steps of setting up your company.

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