"Why did you pick Granite Asia as the new name?" This is the most common question we've received since the rebrand. 🎙️ Straight from an interview with Benjamin Cher from The Business Times, Hong Wei Jenny Lee and Jixun Foo, senior managing partners, shed light on the reasoning behind our rebranding journey from Granite Global Ventures (GGV) to Granite Asia - a reflection of our enduring commitment to the region and our evolution since our founding in 2000. Our renewed focus on the Asia-Pacific region encompasses a broader array of financing options, tailored to meet the diverse needs of founders and businesses. From thematic investments to navigating market intricacies, we're more than just an investor – we're strategic partners dedicated to fostering growth. As we move forward, we're excited about the possibilities and new connections within the community! #AsiaPacific #growth #Entrepreneurship #FutureofInvesting"
Granite Asia
Investment Management
Singapore, Singapore 8,819 followers
Invested for the Journey - Asia's leading multi-asset investment platform.
About us
Granite Asia, formerly known as GGV Capital Asia, is Asia’s leading multi-asset investment platform. Headquartered in Singapore, it invests in the APAC region including Southeast Asia, Japan, China, India, and Australia. With assets under management (AUM) totalling $5 billion, the firm boasts investments in 48 companies with valuations exceeding $1 billion and has facilitated 29 IPOs. Its investment thesis prioritizes five long-term themes including Consumer Growth & Transformation, Enterprise Workflow & Supply Chain, Food Systems & Sustainability, Health Innovation & Wellness, and Energy Transition & Automation.
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- 51-200 employees
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- Singapore, Singapore
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🌏 Southeast Asian startups shouldn’t have to cross oceans for capital. A recent piece from Jenny Lee and Yao Loong Ng in Fortune discusses the challenges faced by regional companies in accessing international capital markets. Despite regional dominance, many of our brightest companies struggle to gain traction in international capital markets. Yet, Southeast Asia is brimming with potential and high savings rates. The region needs a more integrated, regional market where companies can raise funds closer to home, and investors can seamlessly access opportunities across borders. This is crucial as global markets turn inward, potentially leaving emerging markets behind in the funding race. Liquidity begets liquidity. Simple but not easy. Initiatives like the collaboration between the Stock Exchange of Thailand and SGX to enable cross-border access are a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done. By harnessing regional savings and supporting active asset managers with a deep understanding of local markets, we can create a vibrant and resilient funding environment for Southeast Asia’s future unicorns.🌱 https://lnkd.in/gsiedfnN #SoutheastAsia #Innovation #CapitalMarkets #RegionalGrowth #GraniteAsia #InvestingInTheFuture #EmpoweringStartups
Southeast Asian startups shouldn't have to go to the U.S. for capital. Here's how to help them raise money closer to home
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🎥 Reliving the Highlights of the NextGen Tech 30 Ceremony! 🎥 Two weeks ago, we celebrated the inaugural NextGen Tech 30 at the SGX Group, recognizing the region's most promising tech innovators and changemakers. As the ASEAN leaders gather in Laos to discuss the future of our region, the themes from our ceremony resonate more than ever. The NextGen Tech 30 is not just about celebrating innovation but also about fostering a collaborative ecosystem that enables the growth of Southeast Asia's best companies. It’s our way of contributing to the ASEAN vision of a connected and sustainable regional economy. Watch the full video starring: ✨📽️ Boon Hwee Koh, SGX Group Gregory Van, Endowus Guan Dian, Patsnap Henry Chan, ShopBack Jennifer Zhang, WIZ.AI Davis Zhu, TiDB, powered by PingCAP Albert Lam, Fano (Fano Labs) Thomas Laboulle, Toku Thomas Jeng, Aspire Yang Jun, SCI Group Babul Balakrishnan, Thunes (Tebe) Tubagus Syailendra Wangsadisastra, Chickin Indonesia Govindan Alagappan, Gradiant Andrew Susanto, Edwin Wibowo Waresix Tu Pham, PREP Irwan Tjahaja, Swap Energi Kelvin Teo, CPA ☀️, Funding Societies | Modalku Group Kevin Guo, GeekPlus Produced by: Pearlyn Ho Sylvia Saw McKaige at Salween Group #NextGenTech30 #ASEAN #Innovation #TechStartups #SoutheastAsia #GraniteAsia #EconomicGrowth #RegionalCollaboration
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🎉 We are thrilled to share that our Senior Managing Partner, Jenny Lee, has been named to Fortune's Most Powerful Women Asia list! 🏆 Jenny’s journey from working on fighter-jet engines in Singapore’s air force to becoming one of Asia’s most prominent venture capitalists is truly inspiring. Her ability to speak the “common language” of technology has allowed her to connect deeply with founders, guiding them from concept to delivery. In her interview with Nicholas Gordon at Fortune, Jenny shares her vision for Granite Asia as the region's leading capital platform. She addresses the importance of navigating geopolitical shifts, diversifying supply chains, and creating the right opportunities for startups and businesses to grow and thrive. 👉 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dUXXaUDu Also big congrats to Clay Chandler and Nicholas Gordon for launching the list in Asia! 👏 #Leadership #Empowerment #Innovation #FortuneMostPowerfulWomenAsia #JennyLee #GraniteAsia
Capital for Asia, rooted in Asia: How Singapore's Jenny Lee wants to rethink venture capital
fortune.com
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🎉 We’re Honoured to Receive SVCA’s "VC Exit of the Year" Award! 🎉 A huge thank you to the Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association for recognising us with the "Exit of the Year" award for our successful investment and exit with XPENG. This achievement is a testament to our team's incredible dedication and expertise in partnering with serial entrepreneurs who have sky-high ambitions. Under the leadership of our senior managing partner Jixun Foo, who spearheaded our investment into XPENG when Xiaopeng He embarked on this exhilarating journey, we are proud to have contributed to their growth and success. 👏 Here’s to many more successes together! 🚀 #GraniteAsia #SVCA #ExitOfTheYear #XpengMotors #InvestmentSuccess #ThankYou #Innovation #Partnership
What an incredible evening we had at last night’s SVCA Annual Gala & Awards Dinner! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that our raffle donations for Club Rainbow (Singapore) not only met but exceeded our fundraising target! The generosity of everyone in attendance will go a long way in supporting children with chronic illnesses. Congratulations to our Award Winners: 🏆 Fundraise of the Year: Novo Tellus Capital Partners 🏆 PE Deal of the Year: Quadria Capital 🏆 VC Deal of the Year: Wavemaker Partners 🏆 ESG Award of Distinction: AC Ventures 🏆 VC Exit of the Year: Granite Asia 🏆 PE Exit of the Year: Everstone Capital With nearly 500 local and international guests, we hit record-breaking attendance once again! A big thank you to our sponsors: Lexygen, Linnovate Partners, CBC Group, and CDH Investments. Your support made this night unforgettable! 🙏 Here’s to even greater success ahead! Sunil Mishra Shane Chesson Louisa Chiam Iesan Tsai Ankur Meattle Chris Flosi David Low En Lee Hemal Mirani Huai Fong Chew Kuo-Yi Lim (林国毅) Wai Hoong Fock Sukie Williamson Doris Yee Sylvia Koh Jui-Lynn Lim
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🌟 NextGen Tech 30 Taking Over the SGX Market Open Today! 🌟 Today marked a significant milestone as we celebrated the inaugural NextGen Tech 30, showcasing Southeast Asia’s most promising growth-stage companies. It was an honour to co-host this event with SGX Group alongside esteemed partners and industry leaders. A heartfelt thank you to our Guest of Honour, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, for gracing us with your presence and supporting our vision. Your encouragement inspires us to continue fostering innovation and growth within the region. We extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible partners— 65 Equity Partners DBS Bank, EDBI Pte Ltd, IMDA, KKR, Northstar Group, Singapore Business Federation, and SGX Group. Your unwavering support and collaboration have been instrumental in making this initiative a reality. The NextGen Tech 30 is more than just a recognition; it’s a commitment to encouraging and elevating the best home-grown companies in ASEAN. By spotlighting these top growth-stage companies, we aim to galvanize regional resources, drive sustainable economic growth, and create a brighter future for all. Congratulations to all the honourees! 🎉👏 Your dedication and innovation are shaping the future of Southeast Asia, and we are excited to support your continued success on the global stage. Advance Intelligence Group | Aspire | bolttech | Chickin Indonesia | Chye Thiam Maintenance Pte Ltd | Circles | Coda Payments | Durapower Holdings Pte Ltd | Endowus | Ensign InfoSecurity | Fano (Fano Labs) | Funding Societies | Modalku Group | Geek+ | Gradiant | igloo | Multiplier | Patsnap | TiDB, powered by PingCAP | Pixocial, Human-First AI | PREP | Privy | SCI Group | ShopBack | Sleek | Swap Energi | Thunes | Toku | Univers | Waresix | WIZ.AI 🔗 nextgen.graniteasia.com #NextGenTech30 #ASEAN #GrowthStage #Innovation #Sustainability #GraniteAsia #EconomicTransformation #PublicPrivatePartnership
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🚀 Announcing the NextGen Tech 30: ASEAN’s Top Growth-Stage Companies! 🚀 We are thrilled to unveil the inaugural NextGen Tech 30 list, celebrating 30 of Southeast Asia’s most promising growth-stage companies driving innovation and economic transformation across the region. 🌏✨ Key Highlights: 💼 Average Growth Rate: Exceeding 40%, showcasing rapid expansion and significant global impact. 🌐 International Presence: Half of the honorees generate revenue outside ASEAN, demonstrating their strong global competitiveness. 🌱 Sustainability Leaders: Nearly 20% of the NextGen Tech 30 are pioneering innovative solutions in sustainability, clean energy, and environmental impact. Here's the full list: Advance Intelligence Group Aspire bolttech Chickin Indonesia Chye Thiam Maintenance Pte Ltd Circles Coda Payments Durapower Holdings Pte Ltd Endowus Ensign InfoSecurity Fano (Fano Labs) Funding Societies | Modalku Group GeekPlus Gradiant igloo Multiplier Patsnap TiDB, powered by PingCAP Pixocial, Human-First AI PREP Privy SCI Group ShopBack Sleek Swap Energi Thunes Toku Univers Waresix WIZ.AI Congratulations to all the honorees! 🎉👏 Let’s continue to drive growth, innovation, and sustainability across Southeast Asia. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners—65 Equity Partners DBS Bank, EDBI Pte Ltd, IMDA, KKR, Northstar Group, Singapore Business Federation, and SGX Group—for their unwavering support in making this initiative a reality. 🙏 🔗 Learn more about the NextGen Tech 30: nextgen.graniteasia.com #NextGenTech30 #ASEAN #GrowthStage #Innovation #Sustainability #GraniteAsia #TechUnicorns #EconomicTransformation
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🤩 👏 Can't wait to unveil the inaugural NextGen Tech 30 list at SGX Group next Tuesday! We're looking forward to celebrating the stories of resilience, creativity, and hard work contributing to our collective hope for a better future! Jenny Lee Joe Yan Yinghui Kuang Min Soh
We’re one week away from unveiling the NextGen Tech 30 – ASEAN’s top 30 growth-stage companies that are shaping the future of our economy. These innovators are at the forefront of automation, enterprise solutions, food tech, and innovative technology, driving our region’s economic progress. NextGen Tech 30 is ASEAN’s first public-private initiative to recognise and support the region’s top growth-stage companies transforming our economy. Granite Asia, along with its eight strategic partners, aims to identify and elevate these top 30 companies, accelerating their journey to success and impact. Stay tuned for the BIG UNVEIL and join us in this exciting journey towards a prosperous ASEAN! Strategic Partners: 65 Equity Partners | DBS Bank | EDBI Pte Ltd | IMDA | KKR | Northstar Group | Singapore Business Federation | SGX Group #SGXSecurities #NextGenTech30 #ASEAN #ASEANInnovation #FutureOfASEAN #Technology
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🚀 The Final Countdown Begins! 🚀 What happens when you gather industry heavyweights from both the private and public sectors in one room? You get the powerhouse final judging panel for the NextGen Tech 30 list! 💥 A huge shoutout to the brilliant minds who joined us in person yesterday: Jenny Lee, Chuen Hong Lew, Paul Ng, CFA, Adrienne Teh, Chee-Yann Wong, Yao Loong Ng, Ping Soon Kok, Tan Su Shan, and Mukul Chawla, who dialled in all the way from London. Your energy, insights, and expertise were the secret sauce that made this list special. We’re now one step closer to revealing the stars. 🌟 Mark your calendars for the big reveal on September 24th at the SGX IPO Arena. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it! #NextGenTech30 #Innovation #TechLeadership #GraniteAsia https://lnkd.in/gyhQtuXn cc: Joe Yan Yinghui Kuang Min Soh
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👏 Congrats, Jacek and Beep! We're #Investedforthejourney!
🎉 We've raised our Pre-Series A round!! It's been an absolute privilege to have the continued support of our existing #Seed and #Pre-Seed investors in doubling down on our mission to make charging easy for everyone. Just under a year ago, we announced our #Seed round together with the launch of the largest #ElectricRoaming (eRoaming) network in SEA together with 11 #ChargePointOperators in Singapore, with an ambition to grow regionally into Malaysia & Thailand. Since then, we've: 🔌 Onboarded additional charging providers including prominent market players such as ChargEco in 🇸🇬, KINETA in 🇲🇾, SHARGE Management and Evolt Technology in 🇹🇭, and more 🚘 Deployed live usage for our roaming platform, including a closed-door pilot with Grab in 🇸🇬 whilst increasing our pipeline of mobility partners with market leaders including EVME PLUS Co., Ltd., Huawei, WHA Group, (and more that we aren't fully ready to name just yet 😉), allowing us to cover a broad spectrum of use cases from 2-10 wheelers with battery sizes from ~1-420+ kWh 🚀 Gained better insights and connectivity into the #EV, #mobility and #sustainability ecosystems as 1 of the Top 5 winners of the PETRONAS #FutureTech 3.0 program facilitated by StartupX, and as 1 of 34 selected green-techs out of over 350 applicants in the UOB FinLab GreenTech Accelerator 2024 📰 Had the honour of joining the Forbes #30Under30 Asia Class of 2024 for #EnterpriseTechnology marking our growth from powering transactions in Vending Machines to eMobility Today, we've expanded our network to over 5,000 charge points, maintaining our lead as the largest permission-based #eRoaming network in the region. We're honoured to have the opportunity to work with a wide range of partners including charge point operators, OEMs, navigation providers, logistics fleets, rental platforms, payment providers, ride-hailing operators and more to play our part in the region's #electrification journey. #EV sales have only further accelerated regionally, with an astounding 894%(!!) year-on-year growth - in Singapore, Battery Electric Vehicle (#BEV) sales took up almost 1/3 of all new cars in the first 5 months of 2024. Tapping into this massive growth opportunity will require strong operational expertise and market experience, and we're excited to have Ming Maa join us as advisor as we navigate the complex landscape of #SouthEastAsia. A big #thankyou to Granite Asia, Farquhar VC (FVC), SUTD Venture, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Wing Vasiksiri for the massive vote of confidence together with M7 HOLDINGS to round up our #oversubscribed round - without forgetting the continued intangible support and advice provided by many of our existing investors and angels from NUS Enterprise, XA Network and more! https://lnkd.in/gwejW6te
Singapore startup Beep raises US$3.3 million in pre-series A investment round
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