We invest in Pre-Seed to Series B companies globally, with a focus on South East Asia and India. Our portfolio covers all verticals, including but not limited to fintech, e-commerce and web3.
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Knuru Capital
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500 Southeast Asia
500 Global is a venture capital firm with more than $2.7 billion in assets under management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. We invest far and wide, across sectors and geographies. 500 Global’s Southeast Asia family of funds have backed over 270+ companies, including $1B+ companies Grab, Bukalapak, Carousell, Carsome, and FinAccel. This is just the beginning – we are actively growing to serve more founders, as well as connect startups with capital, expertise, and global networks to help them succeed. To uplift people and economies through entrepreneurship We believe these will be the growth areas in Southeast Asia, and actively invest in the region’s most talented entrepreneurs shaping the future. Sustainable Cities Cities are the lifeblood of Southeast Asia which we believe will be home to almost 400 million people by 2030. Can technology transform our cities into environmentally sustainable havens through innovations in energy, transport, waste management, food and agriculture? Can these cities bring us closer in a safe and empathetic way? Rural Digitization The story of cities is only part of the story. Can we include and uplift the rest of our region and seize the rural technology opportunity? Can we build solutions that help leapfrog rural development and provide people with the same access and conveniences as cities? Fintech for All The digital economy depends heavily on financial infrastructure to connect us together. We believe financial technology and embedded finance can usher in a new era of financial inclusion and returns, from smoothing income volatility, access to credit, to insurance that matters. Can we architect a financial-savvy world where no one is left behind? All-Commerce Ecosystem e-Commerce of the past decade seems to have expanded into “all-commerce” where consumers demand to buy anything, anywhere (whether online or offline), and have delivered to their doorstep anytime they choose. What innovations in global trade, logistics, supply chains and trust are needed to make this a reality? Human & Machine Productivity Technology can profoundly impact a nation’s future through increases in productivity and GDP. Likewise, we believe competition is also making technology adoption among MSMEs and large enterprises a necessity. Can ed-tech, machine middleware, low and no-code software solutions, SaaS platforms, and other innovations build more resilient economies? Healthcare & Self-care We believe healthcare is often overlooked and underinvested, until it is too late. The recent pandemic has underscored the importance of taking care of ourselves. To us, this “self-care” extends beyond just the body and also into the mind and spirit. How will technology help us take care of ourselves and each other holistically? Web 3.0 The internet is ripe for evolution, and users are discovering unprecendented ways to own, sell and trade digital assets. What do we need to create a new and completely decentralized ecosystem that’s safe and inclusive The Creator Economy Independent creators are building successful businesses through sharing their knowledge, skills and creativity. We believe this will be the main way we teach, learn, and entertain each other, and more importantly, grow together. How can technology help creators foster more authentic connections with people? Our expertise is local We have team members across Southeast Asia who bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from leading technology companies. A regional investment strategy based on diversification and scale Across 500 Global’s Southeast Asia family of funds, we invest in founders building technology companies that drive economic growth in fast-growing markets in the region. In doing so, we provide investors with both diversification, scale and returns. Our goal is to back the best wherever they’re based. Our early stage funds typically invest US$250,000 to US$500,000 in founders based primarily in or serving Southeast Asia. After our wire reaches you, our team becomes your first call for strategy, capital growth, marketing, and all-things company building.
Kalaari Capital
We invest across Seed and Series A startups and empower visionary entrepreneurs to build unique solutions that reshape the way Indians live, work, consume and transact. Vision Play a vital role in the Indian startup ecosystem by enabling entrepreneurship in the digital economy. Mission To create deep long-term partnerships with founders through the challenges of building their ideas into successful enterprises. The Kalaari Philosophy When it comes to startups, there is no fast track to success. Multiple factors must come together for a startup to achieve its vision. Kalaari considers it a privilege to invest in imagineers of tomorrow, who will transform and create massive impact at scale. We are allies to our portfolio companies in their journey. We provide significant support to first-time founders and work with them to navigate the inevitable challenges of fostering ideas into successful businesses. Your pedigree is not important to us; your potential is. Accelerate: Kalaari brings decades of experience to accelerate startups at scale. Authentic: Being authentic consistently in all our interactions is at the core of our relationship philosophy. Perceptive: Bring deep insights and understanding to your entrepreneurial journey. Enabler: Working closely with founders in achieving their vision by making a meaningful difference. Responsive: Always be your first port-of-call, remaining approachable at every step. The Investment ThesisPassionate founders focused on disruptive products. Visionary founders who are re-imagining the way we live, work, consume and transact. Ambitious founders with clarity of thought and differentiated insights. Pragmatic founders building value for the long term. Founder Promise We are committed to helping founders grow to become leaders of great companies. We bring authenticity and integrity in all our interactions. Besides capital, we bring differentiated domain knowledge, access, thoughtful deliberation, and company building to the companies we back. We back disruptive entrepreneurs early stage to set them on a course for success.