Vertex Growth

🇰🇷 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐱 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐊-𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 🇸🇬 Our General Partner, Hock Chuan Tam, was invited to attend the K-Innovation Day event organized by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Republic of Korea (MSS) and attended by MSS Minister #OHYoungju. This event marks a pivotal moment for Korea and provides a gateway to the #SoutheastAsian market. Key highlights include: 1️⃣ Signing of global fund establishment agreement worth USD 270M with three Singapore-based investment firms  2️⃣ Additional establishment of over USD 1B in joint global fund in the ASEAN region by 2027 3️⃣ Signing of MOU for operating global company collaboration program with Thales and two other companies   We were honored to be part of this exciting event, together with global industry leaders and promising startups which created a vibrant atmosphere of #innovation and collaboration. Inspired by the innovative spirit of the Korean #startup ecosystem, we look forward to fostering closer collaborations with the Korean innovation community and contributing to the success of Korean #entrepreneurs.    ╰┈➤ 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐬 for more updates as we explore these exciting opportunities!   #KInnovationDay #KoreanStartups #InnovationEcosystem #Startup #Innovation #VentureCapital #SoutheastAsia Hock Chuan Tam Nikodemus Jaya Yongmin Jung

🎉 Congratulations Validus on securing $50 million in debt financing from HSBC! This significant partnership aligns with Validus' mission to empower Indonesia's micro, small and medium enterprises (#MSMEs). As a leading digital lending platform, Validus is making a substantial impact by providing much-needed financial resources to MSMEs – a vital segment of the Indonesian economy. The new funding will fuel their growth and enable them to provide even more accessible and affordable financial solutions to MSMEs. We’re excited to witness Validus’s continued success in driving financial inclusion and contributing to Indonesia's economic development. 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNvFwqpc James Lee Nikodemus Jaya #Fintech #MSMEs #Indonesia #FinancialInclusion #Funding #ASEANGrowth

Recently, we had the privilege to participate in JLABS Singapore’s Meet with Panacea Venture event at co11ab Novena. Yue (Shelby) Zhang from our team joined an esteemed panel of inspiring industry experts, including James Huang (Panacea Venture) and David M Epstein (PairX Bio), to discuss the current landscape of life science investing in Singapore and the Asia Pacific.   Thank you to everyone who joined us for this insightful discussion. We're excited to continue building stronger relationships within the life sciences community and fostering a vibrant ecosystem.   #LifeScience #VentureCapital #Innovation #VC #Founders #Biotech #JLABS James Lee Hock Chuan Tam Yue (Shelby) Zhang Nikodemus Jaya

📢 Interested in the regional life science investment landscape? Join us at the JLABS Singapore Meet with Capital event!   Panacea Venture, PairX Bio and Vertex Growth industry experts will discuss the latest trends and opportunities in the #healthcare #investment landscape.   Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, August 29 🕒 Time: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM SGT 📍 Location: co11ab Novena, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine   Join the conversation to gain valuable insights and network with like-minded professionals. ➡️ Register for the event today at: https://lnkd.in/gMf92Mun   See you there! 👋 James Lee Hock Chuan Tam (Shelby) Zhang Nikodemus Jaya #venturecapital #biotech #founders #entrepreneurship #APAC #investementlandscape

Singapore unicorn Patsnap is transforming the patent landscape with #AI! 🚀 💡 Tapping on generative AI, the company provides researchers and #IP lawyers with instant in-depth insights into complex patent documentation across global markets. By harnessing the power of Meta’s open-source AI model and training on a colossal dataset of 200 million patents, Patsnap offers industry-specific solutions that drive #innovation. Their recent USD 100M #ARR and profitability achievements are a testament to their dedication to delivering exceptional value to their clients. As they expand their global footprint (including a growing presence in Japan 🇯🇵), we believe they will provide unparalleled value to their customers worldwide 🌎. 👉 Want to learn how PatSnap can revolutionize your #innovation strategy? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d2Dkz_bb #AI #patentsearch #innovation #patsnap #intellectualproperty #technology #businessgrowth #tech #startup #growth #generativeAI James Lee Nikodemus Jaya

Will APAC be a hotbed for value-based bioscience investments? 🤔 Recently, Yue (Shelby) Zhang shed light on the compelling investment opportunities in APAC's bioscience sector. The region's unique blend of government support, technological advancements, and a growing #healthcare market fuels #VC activity. From the emergence of innovative companies to promising public market listing opportunities, APAC is becoming a global #bioscience powerhouse. Key trends driving this growth include: 1️⃣ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Governments are prioritizing bioscience as a strategic industry to invest in by developing incentives to create a favourable investment climate. 2️⃣ 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐠: Advancements in #AI, multi-omics, and molecule engineering are accelerating innovation. 3️⃣ 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: #APAC is home to a growing number of high-potential #biotech and #healthtech companies. 4️⃣ 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Strong public markets in China and Hong Kong offer viable exit options for investors. 5️⃣ 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: The shift towards value-based care creates new investment opportunities. 👉 Read more on Shelby’s insights on the APAC bioscience boom here: https://lnkd.in/gWNdd3Jb James Lee Hock Chuan Tam Yue (Shelby) Zhang Nikodemus Jaya #bioscience #APAC #investment #venturecapital #valuebasedhealthcare #healthcare #innovation #biotech #healthtech

Happy National Day, Singapore! 🇸🇬 This year, we celebrated our nation's 59th birthday with local delights and trivia games. From humble beginnings to a global powerhouse, Singapore's journey is truly inspiring. We look forward to a future filled with possibilities, resilience, and unity. Majulah Singapura! 🦁 #SG59 #SingaporeNationalDay #MajulahSingapura

#ICYMI Merit Medical Systems, Inc. recently acquired EndoGastric Solutions! 🎉   This is a testament to their incredible work done in developing the Esophyx Z+ device, a groundbreaking solution for millions suffering from GERD. By offering a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery, Endogastric Solutions is providing a game-changing alternative. With Merit Medical's strong commercial footprint, we’re excited to see how this acquisition will accelerate Esophyx Z+'s reach and improve the lives of countless patients. Congratulations to the EGS team! 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘹 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺. Hock Chuan Tam Hiok C Nikodemus Jaya #GERD #medicaldevices #healthcareinnovation #acqisition Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8vfHYs7

With the growing surge of e-commerce orders, traditional warehousing processes may be physically demanding and laborious. Our portfolio company, Geek+, aims to revolutionize warehouse process by providing goods-to-person (G2P) robotics – creating a future where automation fosters productivity, efficiency, and a sustainable workforce.    Here’s how Geek+ is rethinking warehouse automation: 1️⃣ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞: Warehouse automation aims to reduce physical strain by utilizing robots as collaborative assistants – boosting productivity and reducing fatigue. 2️⃣ 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Warehouse automation aims to empower workers with new skillsets in managing and maintaining robotic systems. 3️⃣ 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Robotics will play a vital role by introducing streamlined processes and reduced idle time leading to improved resource management and significant energy savings. Geek+’s modular G2P robots seamlessly integrate into existing workflows, creating a win-win solution for businesses and workers. Businesses gain a competitive edge through improved efficiency and accuracy, while workers enjoy a more sustainable and fulfilling work environment.   ➡️ Geek+ CEO (Yong Zheng) chimes in on how robots in warehouses can help reduce environmental impact: https://lnkd.in/gaWnW3tp Hock Chuan Tam Hiok C Nikodemus Jaya   #robotics #warehouseautomation #logistics #futureofwork #sustainability #ecommerce #supplychain

Ever wondered why Bucketplace (Ohouse), our first investment in South Korea 🇰🇷, caught our eye? Our Investment Director, Yongmin Jung, chimes in on BucketPlace’s uniqueness.   1️⃣ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: BucketPlace has shown a phenomenal user penetration rate – with more than 10M unique visitors out of South Korea’s total population of ~50M. Only a handful of players globally have reached this success in the home/living category. 2️⃣ 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐞-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥: Driven by user-generated content and high engagement, the company’s quarterly transaction value has grown by more than 50x over the past four years – now Bucketplace is the undisputed market leader in South Korea home furnishing space.    3️⃣ 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥: Beyond offering furniture products, BucketPlace is venturing into the #lifestyle and remodelling space, addressing a bigger potential market while pushing on new initiatives with immediate impact such as #commerce advertising. Besides category expansion, the company is adding new geographies, such as Japan and Southeast Asia, and exhibits a scalable business model across various markets.   BucketPlace's strong market position, unique e-commerce model, and robust growth prospects are impressive - but we do not rest on our laurels. ➡️ Stay tuned to see how this innovative company continues to transform the home furnishing industry!   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gm2qGWHQ Hock Chuan Tam Yongmin Jung Nikodemus Jaya #ecommerce #homeliving #interiordesign #furniture #technology #startups