What Investors Really Think of Southeast Asia 🌏 Earlier this week, KL20 Summit invited 500 Global to host a roundtable titled SEA of Opportunity: Collaboration for Shared Prosperity. We brought together financial institutions, government agencies, founders and venture capital firms from Southeast Asia and beyond who want to serve the region's startups better. The discussion was focused on key actions for realizing an inclusive future of prosperity for all. Here are 8 insights featuring: - Sophie Chiu (AppWorks) - Audra Pakalnyte (First Move) - Shahril Ibrahim (500 Global) - Shahril Hamdan (Watchtower Advisory) - Meng Xiong Kuok (K3 Ventures) - Rezal Rahman - Neil Cheong (GUIDE) - Khailee Ng (500 Global) #venturecapital #startups #entrepreneurship #southeastasia #KL20 #KL20Summit
500 Southeast Asia
Prinsipal Modal Usaha Rentan dan Ekuiti Swasta
Venture capital firm on a mission to uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.
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500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm with $2.4B in assets under management that invests 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. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,800 companies operating in 80+ countries. We have invested in 35+ companies valued at over $1 billion and 160+ companies valued at over $100 million (including private, public, and exited companies). Our 200+ team members are located in over 30 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies. 500 Global is a leading investor in Southeast Asia having backed companies valued at over US$1B such as Grab, Bukalapak, Carousell, Carsome, FinAccel, and eFishery. Our team has backed over 400 companies across multiple sectors from consumer to deep technology. We focus on investing in businesses and AI-enabled technologies that advance rural digitalization, sustainable cities, human and machine productivity, healthcare, food security and financial inclusivity. Our 25+ team members are located across Southeast Asia and bring deep in-market experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators. We are actively growing to serve more founders, as well as connect companies with capital, expertise, and global networks to help them succeed.
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https://sea.500.co/careers
Pautan luaran untuk 500 Southeast Asia
- Industri
- Prinsipal Modal Usaha Rentan dan Ekuiti Swasta
- Saiz syarikat
- 11-50 pekerja
- Ibu pejabat
- Kuala Lumpur
- Jenis
- Milik Persendirian
- Ditubuhkan
- 2014
- Pengkhususan
- Venture Capital, Investments, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Technology, Southeast Asia, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Innovation
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Bangunan AICB, 10, Jalan Dato Onn
Kuala Lumpur, 50480 , MY
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168 Robinson Road
Singapore, 068912, SG
Pekerja di 500 Southeast Asia
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Vishal Harnal
Global Managing Partner at 500 Global | Venture Capital
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Subash Aruljoethy
Strategic Development, 500 Southeast Asia
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Felicia Chia
Supporting brave tech founders & funders | Because every startup has a story to tell, people to reach, and a community to serve.
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Adelyn C.
Office Manager @ 500 Southeast Asia
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High five to our 500-backed rising stars! Companies spotlighted in this year’s Forbes Asia 100 To Watch tell a story of steady growth, showing that success is not an overnight feat. 🚀 Aliena Pte Ltd: Raised US$5.6M Series A to expand their existing jet-propulsion test facilities in Singapore and accelerate the global deployment of their engines. 👶🏻 Applecrumby®: Raised US$4.2M to serve parents across Southeast Asia and mainland China with high-quality babycare products 🛒 DealCart: Raised US$3M Seed to serve Pakistan’s growing middle-class consumers, and empower small grocery stores with more customers. 🏍️ iMotorbike: Raised US$2.6M Series A to enable reliable buying and selling of used motorcycles on their e-commerce platform. 🏗️ Proglix: Raised US$1.4M Seed to help small Indonesian companies procure raw and finished metal materials for construction and other industries. Check out the full list on Forbes: https://bit.ly/4g7qjQ4 Mark Lim Jian Wei | George-Cristian Potrivitu | Sean Tan | Jesmine Tan | Haider Raza | Ammar Naveed | Gil Carmo | Sharmeen Looi | Wynn Wijaya | Wendy Wijaya | Catherine W. #500Global #500SoutheastAsia #500Strong #startups #technology #innovation #venturecapital #asia #southeastasia #southasia #singapore #malaysia #indonesia #pakistan #ecommerce #spacetech #retail #logistics #construction #100ToWatch Photo credit: Forbes
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Did you know that 2 in 5 Malaysians may quit if required to work more in the office? Stepping in to help businesses create work environments that prioritize both productivity and employee wellbeing is 500-backed co-working space WORQ. WORQ offers tailor-made office solutions, such as: ✅ Creating a workplace design that aligns with the company’s cultures, values, and operational requirements ✅ Integrating ergonomically-designed furniture, wellness features, state-of-the-art video conferencing tools, seamless meeting room and hotdesk booking system ✅ Minimizing environmental impact by adopting energy-efficient fittings and smart technology Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3AMrHYh Stephanie Ping | Andrew Yeow #500Global #500SoutheastAsia #500Strong #startups #technology #innovation #venturecapital #asia #southeastasia #malaysia #coworking #office #hybridwork Photo credit: WORQ
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What SEA Investors Are Focusing On Amanda Cham, Associate Director of Investments 500 Global shares more about the exit landscape in Southeast Asia & what investors are really focusing on. Captured at Epic Angels' Mixer in 🇸🇬 #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #startups
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Imagine you’re having the time of your life at a mega festival. You whip out your phone to share photos and videos with family, friends, and fans on social media, only to realize you have zero connectivity. Ultimate mood kill! 500-backed superfast Internet company Transcelestial has successfully rolled out their proprietary wireless laser technology to provide 5G at this year’s Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals. This is game-changing not only for festival goers, but for organizers as well. Transcelestial’s shoebox-sized unit takes away the need to install physical fiber cables, makes them quicker to roll out, and more resilient to weather challenges. Read the full story on Tatler: https://bit.ly/4dKgaHo Rohit Jha | Mohammad Danesh #500Global #500SoutheastAsia #500Strong #startups #technology #innovation #venturecapital #asia #southeastasia #singapore #unitedstates #internet #connectivity #coachella #stagecoach #festival Photo credit: Getty Images
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Customer $ > Investor $ Cheryl L. Principal, 500 Global shares how businesses tend to forget the value of customer money vs investor money when scaling. Captured at WORQ's Entrepreneurial Quriosity Series #entrepreneurship #startups #venturecapital
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Our ability to make informed decisions quickly with data is critical for success. 500-backed data management solutions startup Decube, a provider of data management solutions, launched Copilot so business leaders have a sidekick to help them make sense of all their data with no coding skills required. Copilot offers an AI assistant that integrates seamlessly with existing data infrastructures. It is designed to help businesses navigate complex datasets, generate real-time insights, and automate data processes. Users can ask questions and receive instant, relevant answers, making data interaction intuitive even for non-technical users. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4fXQTv3 Jatin Solanki | Izzudin Hafiz | Kamal🚀 Maheshwari | Navindren Baskaran #500Global #500SoutheastAsia #500Strong #startups #technology #innovation #venturecapital #unitedstates #data #analytics Photo credit: AIM Research
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Should I start a startup in Malaysia now? Amanda Cham, Associate Director of Investments 500 Global shares how both local & regional investors are growing the Malaysian startup ecosystem. Captured at WORQ's Entrepreneurial Quriosity Series #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #startups
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500-backed Prenetics acquires full-service sports distribution company Europa Sports Partners, which specializes in distributing nutritional and sports supplements, sports drinks, and accessories to thousands of gyms, studios, and fitness centers across the United States. CEO Danny Yeung shared, “Coupled with our partnership with David Beckham and the upcoming launch of IM8, we are positioned to become a leader in the health and wellness industry. This move demonstrates our commitment to significant growth and innovation in the rapidly expanding consumer market, with expectations to surpass US$100M in consumer segment revenue by the end of 2025.” Read the full story: https://yhoo.it/3XiLoj5 #500Global #500SoutheastAsia #500Strong #startups #technology #innovation #venturecapital #asia #eastasia #hongkong #unitedstates #health #wellness #sports #fitness Photo credit: dylan nolte on Unsplash
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🤔 Is the seller genuine? 🤨 Will the item arrive as promised? Secondhand shopping is fast becoming a first choice, but the question of safety remains. 500-backed recommerce platform Carousell Group is stepping in to bring peace of mind. The team introduced secure payment and delivery options within its app, offering an alternative to the go-to method of bank transfers and cash on delivery, which leaves much room for doubt. But this latest update isn’t just about improving the user experience. It is connected to the team’s overall efforts to further sustainable consumption practices — much needed in Hong Kong where a looming waste crisis and the rising cost of living means secondhand shopping can offer both more economical & sustainable purchasing habits. Read the full story on KrAsia: https://bit.ly/4cza5fz Siu Rui Quek | Marcus Tan #500Global #500SoutheastAsia #500Strong #startups #technology #innovation #venturecapital #asia #eastasia #hongkong #singapore #recommerce #sustainability #secondhand #shopping Photo credit: KrAsia
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