Top Venture Capital Firms in Singapore (2026): Best Singapore VC Firms for Founders

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Singapore has become the venture capital hub of Southeast Asia, channeling more than 90% of regional VC capital through its funds. With over US$4.6 billion deployed annually and a deep bench of institutional investors, Singapore VC firms back everything from pre-seed deep tech to growth-stage regional champions. The country's regulatory clarity, government co-investment programs, and proximity to ASEAN markets make it a launchpad for founders building in Asia.

The key players range from idea-stage builders like Antler to growth-stage powerhouses like Vertex Ventures and Openspace. Below, we break down the top venture capital firms in Singapore, their stage focus, sector preferences, and notable portfolio companies.

Top Venture Capital Firms in Singapore

1. Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India – Temasek-Backed Early Stage Leader

Part of the global Vertex network backed by Temasek Holdings, VVSEAI is one of the most active early-stage VCs in the region.

Stage: Seed, Series A, Series B

Sectors: Fintech, Enterprise SaaS, Consumer Tech, Healthtech, Climate Tech

Notable Portfolio: Grab, Nium, Patsnap, Licious, Quantified Energy

Ticket Size: US$1M to US$10M+

2. Antler – Global Day-Zero Investor

Antler runs a global pre-incorporation program backing founders before product, often before company formation. With more than 1,300 early-stage investments worldwide, Antler is the busiest pre-seed firm in Singapore.

Stage: Pre-seed, Seed

Sectors: Fintech, Healthtech, Climate, AI, Consumer

Notable Portfolio: Airalo, Upbrand, Just Ping

Ticket Size: SGD $130K initial, with follow-on capacity

3. Jungle Ventures – Regional Growth Specialist

Jungle Ventures is a Singapore-headquartered firm investing in market-leading consumer and SMB-focused companies across Southeast Asia and India.

Stage: Series A, Series B, Series C

Sectors: Consumer, SMB Software, Fintech, E-commerce

Notable Portfolio: Kredivo, Livspace, Moglix, Sociolla

Ticket Size: US$5M to US$25M

4. Openspace Ventures – $800M Southeast Asia Focused

Openspace Ventures has committed over US$800M to Southeast Asia startups, with a focus on transformative technology and an "Active Intelligence" model of close founder collaboration.

Openspace Ventures

Stage: Series A, Series B

Sectors: Consumer, Healthcare, Finance, Enterprise

Notable Portfolio: Gojek, Halodoc, Pomelo Fashion, Biofourmis

Ticket Size: US$3M to US$20M

5. Monk's Hill Ventures – Series A Tech Specialist

Monk's Hill Ventures backs technology entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia at the early stages, with a focus on companies addressing rising middle-class demand across the region.

Monk's Hill Ventures

Stage: Series A

Sectors: Fintech, Enterprise SaaS, Consumer Tech, Healthtech

Notable Portfolio: Ninja Van, Horangi, ErudiFi, Glints

Ticket Size: US$2M to US$10M

6. Wavemaker Partners – Cross-Border B2B Powerhouse

Dual-headquartered in Los Angeles and Singapore, Wavemaker Partners has invested over US$600M into more than 400 companies across Southeast Asia and Southern California, with a B2B and deep tech tilt.

Stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

Sectors: Enterprise B2B, Deep Tech, Sustainability, Logistics

Notable Portfolio: Luxstay, ShopBack, PolicyPal

Ticket Size: US$500K to US$5M

7. Golden Gate Ventures – Pan-Southeast Asia Early Stage

Golden Gate Ventures has been investing across Southeast Asia for over a decade, with a thesis built around the digital consumer rise in emerging Asian markets.

Stage: Seed, Series A

Sectors: E-commerce, Fintech, B2B Software, Mobile

Notable Portfolio: Carousell, Alodokter, Xendit, Funding Societies

Ticket Size: US$1M to US$5M

8. SGInnovate – Government-Backed Deep Tech Builder

SGInnovate is a Singapore government-backed firm focused on deep tech commercialisation. It bridges academia and venture capital, supporting scientist-founders.

Stage: Pre-seed, Seed

Sectors: AI, Quantum, Biotech, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing

Notable Portfolio: Horizon Quantum, Silicon Box, Quantified Energy

Ticket Size: SGD $250K to SGD $2M

9. TNB Aura – Series A/B Conviction Investor

TNB Aura is known for thesis-led, high-conviction investments and structured operational support through its Build–Measure–Learn framework.

Stage: Series A, Series B

Sectors: Fintech, Enterprise, Climate, Consumer

Notable Portfolio: Lynk, Smartkarma, Nodeflux

Ticket Size: US$3M to US$15M

10. EDBI – Singapore EDB's Strategic Investment Arm

EDBI is the corporate venture arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board, investing strategically across healthcare, deep tech, and ICT to anchor companies with Singapore operations.

Stage: Series A through Pre-IPO

Sectors: Healthtech, Biotech, ICT, Emerging Technology

Notable Portfolio: PatSnap, Carro, Trax

Ticket Size: US$5M to US$30M+

Eligibility & Access

Most Singapore VCs prefer companies with:

Incorporation: Singapore Pte Ltd or a regional structure with substance in Singapore.

Access: Warm introductions through portfolio founders, accelerator programs, or platforms like e27 and AngelList. Cold outbound works better through detailed founder-led emails than mass platforms.

Singapore VC Landscape in 2026

In 2026, Singapore VCs are emphasising capital efficiency, defensible unit economics, and realistic growth plans over the growth-at-all-costs era. Cross-border syndication with US, EU, and Middle East funds is increasingly common, helping Singapore-headquartered founders scale globally from earlier stages.

For founders seeking institutional capital, the Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association (SVCA) maintains a directory of active members and runs investor matchmaking events.

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