TK & Partners

At TNB Aura, we are investing in and helping to build the future of Southeast Asia. As a thesis-led, high-conviction venture capital firm, we use data-driven methodologies to identify and invest in select companies that are primed for the future and ready to change the very face of their categories. An approved co-investment partner of Enterprise Singapore, we invest US$2-10 million into Series A and B tech startups - and beyond that, we become true partners in their quest to uplift lives of The Next Billion.

Betatron is an early stage Venture Capital firm with offices in Hong Kong and Singapore. Typical investments into start-ups range between US$250K and US$2M. Betatron leverages its international network of Venture Capital and corporate investors to help start-ups raise follow on rounds, making us great partners for finding international capital. We facilitate warm introductions to our investor network and host exclusive showcase events attracting hundreds of investors. Targeting Asia’s Fastest Growing Markets BVG’s target markets are characterized by large and young populations, high internet penetration rates, high GDP growth rates and have historically been underserved by early stage VC funds. There is increasing focus from global investors on the tech markets in these countries and BVG is well ahead of the curve to capitalize on this trend.

We support entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia, and selectively India. What we believeTALENT: Successful entrepreneurs are rare and possess a unique combination… The vision, grit and passion of a true entrepreneur combined with the analytics and problem-solving skills, discipline, ethics and teamwork required of a professional in a top-tier institution creates the right capability to rapidly execute a long-term viable business model with strong economic performance. TECHNOLOGY: Technology, wisely used, is transformative… Technology is ubiquitous today, disruption is not. All businesses need to harness technology efficiently & effectively. The insight lies in the ability to visualize when, where, and how technology can engineer a distinctive and sustainable leader in a different future. TRACTION: Brilliant sparks need sustained oxygen to create a firestorm... Success of an early stage start-up is largely measured by achieving successful future financing. Traction and trajectory are critical; a well-defined yet flexible roadmap with milestones and measurement are often ignored by many start-ups … as is knowing when and how to pivot in a timely manner. Vison without action is hallucination… How we workTOGETHER: A true partnership creates real synergies… We strive to be true partners of aspirational founders with exceptional visions. A true partnership harnesses different skill sets and assets and works together for one goal. We believe we are in the journey together and thus support our founders in all facets of their business building program. TRUSTING: Mutual trust and respect is a cornerstone… We recognize that trust is not elusive soft fluff; it is created and earned and becomes a leverageable asset, especially when founders are in uncharted territories and in times of turbulence. We aim to create trust-based partnerships with our founders with open and truthful communication that can make a difference towards a business’s success. Start-ups may have to pivot their strategies or markets during the early stages. Discussions can be difficult and controversial, but trust makes them constructive and fruitful. TENACIOUS: Moving forward, constantly evolving, continuously improving, goes a long way…Resilience, the agility to pivot, the ability to survive a storm – all success stories go through challenges first. True grit and executing the conviction of a vision are often the key to holding it all together. We believe in our entrepreneurs, and we do what it takes to support them to constantly move forward.

TLV is 100% committed to partnering with the best Israeli startups and going the distance together. TLV provides significant capital resources to support the process of building category-defining companies. We strive to be your true partners, through thick and thin, for whatever it takes to help your business thrive. At what stage/s do you typically invest? We invest in early-stage companies. We’ve invested in teams with little more than an idea as well as companies with initial traction. In more traditional VC terminology, we invest in seed and A rounds. As a fund we’re focused on helping companies reach product market fit, and love the work that goes into getting there. What is your average check size? Our typical investment ranges between $2-$8M. Since our portfolio is concentrated, we reserve up to $15M to invest over each company’s lifetime and have various tools to support late-stage rounds. What is it like to work with TLVP? First and foremost, our founders are best positioned to answer this question. So feel free to reach out to any of our incredible founders and ask them! More specifically, we believe that entrepreneurs are the ones who run their businesses, not us. They are immersed in their markets 24/7 and we rely on them to make good decisions. That said, we have LOTS of experience when it comes to early-stage companies, and extensive resources. So in addition to financial support, we provide good advice, networking assistance, and wisdom born of experience. Our portfolio companies value our honest perspective and choose to consult with us often. They count on us to challenge them to be the best they can be but never attempt to step into a management role. Who are your LPs? Our LP base primarily comprises US-based institutional investors. Among them are some of the best-performing institutional investors worldwide and we are proud to have them as our partners. What does a typical due diligence process with TLVP entail? First and foremost, we strive to be respectful of entrepreneurs’ time as we know it’s their most precious resource. In that vein, our diligence processes are quick, yet thorough. Our focus surrounds getting to know the team and idea, and the goal of the process is to develop joint conviction with the founders that our involvement in each company will serve as a force multiplier for the business going forward. Do you focus on specific sectors? Each investment team member has their own areas of expertise, and that information can be found on the team page. That said, we love investing in breakthrough technologies and trends that are not yet mainstream. At the end of the day, we strive to invest in companies that we are passionate about, which is why you might see certain areas of concentrations within our portfolio. Please feel free to view our “companies” page to view our current portfolio and their sectors of operation. Do you lead rounds? Yes. We are high conviction investors who rely on our own judgment for investment decisions. As such, we exclusively lead or co-lead rounds Do you participate in follow on rounds? Yes. We reserve up to $15m of capital for each portfolio company in order to participate and even lead follow on rounds. Additionally, our Opportunity Fund is a separate investment vehicle dedicated solely to doubling and tripling down in existing portfolio companies that have reached the growth stage. What’s the best way to contact TLVP? The best way to contact the fund is to reach out directly to the individual you feel is most relevant for your ask. We are a boutique firm, so all of our emails are simply: firstname@tlv.partners. We look forward to hearing from you! Do you invest solely in Israeli companies? Our mandate is simple: help the best Israeli entrepreneurs succeed. As such, we require at least one member of the founding team to be Israeli. There is no geographic restriction however, and our portfolio already consists of many companies based completely out of Israel.

Forest Partners is a leading, independent venture capital firm in South Korea focused on investing in Korean founder-led, early-stage to growth companies. The firm has three major businesses: Venture Capital, Growth/Private Equity, and Public Equity. Our unique platform with full-stack capabilities allows us to outperform across cycles. It also enables cross-over collaboration between our Venture Capital, Growth/Private Equity, and Public Equity teams to make strategic investment decisions as our private companies crossover into the public market. Our vision is to grow together with great companies so that we can become the go-to alternative investment firm in Asia. OUR VALUES Based on trust-based partnerships, our team is committed to enabling growth and creative outcomes for all our partners. Our team is driven by the following values: Passion for Excellence: Passion for excellence permeates every investment decision and the long-term supporting role we play for the founders we back in order to secure maximized, solid returns for our investors. Independent Thinking: Our investment decisions are driven by independent thinking and we aim to make a lasting impact for companies at their pivotal moments of growth. Professional Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional integrity in everything we do and are committed to transparency.

SMDV partners with entrepreneurs building exceptional technology companies that aim to change the landscape in Indonesia and the region by providing venture investments, strategic network, and mentorship. Entrepreneur ourselves, we work to understand each company’s needs and contribute to their market leadership and culture building. We invest in different stages of the companies’ life cycle, primarily in their growth stage.