Expara

Expara is a Singapore-headquartered venture capital and venture-services firm founded in 2003, making it one of the longer-standing operators in Southeast Asia's early-stage market. Since inception it has launched five venture capital funds and invested in 92 startups across the region. Its investment focus is early-stage technology companies in Southeast Asia, with a geographic reach that extends across Asia and globally.

Beyond direct investing, the firm operates a venture-services platform spanning four lines of work: venture capital funds; accelerator and incubator programmes providing structured support to early-stage companies; Expara Academy, which delivers entrepreneurship training, workshops and online learning for both entrepreneurs and investors; and mentorship and advisory services that connect founders with an expert network and corporate partners.

The combination of a fund franchise with acceleration, incubation and education activity distinguishes Expara from single-strategy early-stage investors. The firm states a mission of making innovation and venture creation more accessible, pairing real-world investing experience with practical guidance and mentorship. Headquarters are in Singapore, with presence across Southeast Asia, Asia and global markets.