VertiSEAs – Feb 2021

February 2021 Edition

Dear <<First Name>>,

We are just two months into 2021 but so much has already happened! We recently completed new investments in Pace, Speedoc, Karkhana, Kapiva & RPG. With vaccine deployments started across the world, there is optimism that we will have conquered the pandemic before the end of the summer. But what will the new normal be in a post-pandemic world? We talked to some of our CEOs to get their thoughts and are sharing some of their insights with you.

Powering SMEs Of The Future
SMEs have long formed the bedrock of the global economy. Piyush Kharbanda talks to Synup, StoreHub and Janio to explore the next phase of growth opportunities for companies that provide technology to SMEs.

Are Brands & Traditional Retail Dead?
Liu Genping, in conversation with RPG Ventures, Ace Turtle, and GlowRoad discuss today's disruptive retail forces such as the rise of D2C brands and social commerce.

Food Supply Chains Of The Future
The pandemic exposed many systemic vulnerabilities in the food supply chain. Gary Khoeng talks to Tanihub, HappyFresh, and Licious to discuss issues around food security, the role of technology, and post-COVID consumption patterns.

Healthcare Delivery In the New Era
COVID-19 has changed how healthcare is being delivered. Carmen Yuen explores how the pandemic is sharping healthcare delivery, through the experiences of Speedoc, IVF Access, and Sunday.

Chua Kee Lock reflects back on 2020 and gives his thoughts on how innovative startups with outstanding teams can still transform today's' challenges into meaningful growth opportunities.
Carmen Yuen reflects on some life lessons for budding entrepreneurs and how they would translate to doing the right thing in their journey.
In this Ask Me Anything session for the Singapore Fintech Festival 2020, Liu Genping speaks about what excites him in Fintech in the coming years.
Piyush Kharbanda shares his thoughts on the Indian startup companies that he believes will break out in 2021.
Ben Mathias and Piyush Kharbanda talk about how the fund navigated the pandemic in India in 2020 and what’s in store for 2021.

PORTFOLIO SPOTLIGHTS

Getting to know Ace Turtle Founder Nitin Chhabra

We got up close and personal with Nitin Chhabra, CEO of Ace Turtle, about his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges faced during the pandemic. Read more

Warung Pintar shares 2020 ESG Impact
From Warung's Wealth to National Welfare: How Agung (CEO) led Warung Pintar's innovation that has resulted in the social impact and the growth of warungs as the backbone of Indonesia's economic landscape. Read more

IN THE NEWS

Turochas "T" Fuad begins his 4th entrepreneur journey, Pace, with Vertex.
No-code AI platform Signzy will invest in strengthening its AI platform and expand its global sales team.
Speedoc envisions to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for patient through digitalization.
B2B on-demand manufacturing platform Kharkhana.io is ready to meet the growing demand for custom manufacturing in India.
Ace Turtle partners with Kontoor Brands to lead integrated strategy for Lee and Wrangler in India.
Hari Sivan discusses how SOCASH is helping Singaporean consumers, SMEs and micro enterprises to benefit from digital banking services.
GlowRoad is financially empowering Indian women through social commerce.
Get CEO Daniel Liang, Validus CEO Nikhilesh Goel and Nium's Aditi Sholapurkar are awarded as Fintech Leaders at SFA Awards 2020.
Nium is among Singapore's fastest-growing companies in 2021 as compiled by The Straits Time and global research firm Statista.
Siam Validus is the first foreign firm to get a Thailand debenture crowdfunding license.

ABOUT US

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India invests in high-growth start-ups seeking their first round of institutional venture capital funding across Asia (excluding China), with a focus on Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and other emerging hubs of innovation in this region. Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India collaborates with a network of venture funds across US, China and Israel, under the auspices of Vertex Holdings, providing local knowledge with global perspective.

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