Pitch to these 5 heavyweight investors at TIA Singapore 2018’s Speed Dating

Every startup knows the challenges that come with looking for investors. From searching for venues to network, to contacting lists of references and connections, just getting to the actual networking is filled with several subtle twists and turns.

Tech in Asia Singapore 2018 is here to help startups like you focus on the nitty gritty of pitching to investors at its Speed Dating segment. With over 50 participating investors, early-stage innovators, big or small, will benefit from the myriad of opportunities available. Here’s five out of the 50 investors you may get to meet this May 15 and 16.

1) Rebright Partners

Setting up shop in Singapore, Bangalore, and Tokyo, Rebright Partners is a venture capital firm focusing on early stage startups. Built by a collaboration of different nationalities, Rebright Partners leverages on the value and strength of an international network of support for rising startups in Asia. Their portfolio includes Coins.ph, medikabazaar, and Smove, among many others.

Preferred investment size: US$50K – US$1 million
Countries of interest: India, Singapore
Verticals of interest: Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Solution, Health, Heavy Industry, IoT, Mobility, EV, Battery, Semi-conductor

2) Incubate Fund

With history stretching as far back as 1999, Incubate Fund has helped and supported well over 100 different startups such as weblio, Youtfit, and Aeria since their first fund was established in 2010. Devoted to the pursuit of supporting and advising budding entrepreneurs, the company currently holds the largest track record for investment and development of early stage and seed stage startups in their home country, Japan.

Preferred investment size: US$50K – US$500K
Countries of interest: Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Verticals of interest: Analytics, Lifestyle, Media, Music & Entertainment, Social Networking & Communication

3) Jungle Ventures

Founded in 2012, Jungle Ventures operates in the Asia Pacific region, offering support, guidance and funding to innovative technology driven companies in Asia. Banking on a rich history of diverse experiences whilst leveraging on the future potential of the ASEAN market, the group’s team focuses on seed stage, early stage to growth stage startup investments in the region. Their portfolio includes companies such as iflix, mobikon, and AI Parc among many others.

Preferred investment size: US$1 million – US$5 million
Countries of interest: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
Verticals of interest: E-Commerce, Fintech, General Software, Internet Infrastructure, Marketplaces & Platforms

4) Singtel Innov8

Operating under the massive Singtel Group as the company’s corporate investment arm, Singtel Innov8 taps on their parent group’s resources and expertise to rising startups globally. They offer tech startups an opportunity to access the fast-paced and highly competitive market of Asia, and their global portfolio includes companies such as Attivo Networks, Balbix, and Countertack.

Preferred investment size: US$500K – US$5 million
Countries of interest: Global
Verticals of interest: Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Fintech, Gaming, Health, Productivity Software, Software as a Service (SaaS)

5) KK Fund

Built by alumni of heavyweight VCs such as GREE Ventures and IMJ Investments, KK Fund was established in Singapore with the sole purpose of offering expertise and support to mobile and internet focused seed stage startups across Asia. Their portfolio includes companies such as Giztix, Kaodim, and Motion Elements.

Preferred investment size: US$200K – US$1 million
Countries of interest: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
Verticals of interest: Fintech, Logistics & Transportation, Marketplaces & Platforms, Real Estate, Sharing Economy

Impress your way through 50 of these active investors in the region

If you’re a startup looking to expand your network of opportunities and investors, then look no further than Tech in Asia Singapore 2018’s Speed Dating! A curation process will take place to ensure your startup is compatible with investors’ criteria.

But before you get to apply, you first need to purchase your tickets. Get your passes before this Sunday, April 8 to be eligible for a special discount of 15% off (code: tiasg15). Be sure to act fast before prices increase next week – just click on the button below, discount’s already applied!