How We Invest
We back exceptional founders at pre-seed and angel stages, evaluating clarity of problem, velocity of learning, and the caliber of teams building global, defensible technology.
Our Investment Criteria
We prioritize teams with sharp insight, early customer validation, and the capacity to scale across Asia–US corridors.
Founder-Market Fit
We look for founders with authentic proximity to the problem, resilient temperament, and a history of executing with pace and integrity.
Compelling Traction
Signals can be pilots, waitlists, revenue, or technical milestones. We evaluate learning velocity and evidence of repeatable demand.
Defensible Moat
We assess product defensibility through data advantages, technical IP, network effects, or wedge strategies that expand into larger markets.
Cross-Border Scale
We favor models that can scale across Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, and the US, leveraging our operator-investor network.
Capital Efficiency
Clear use of funds, thoughtful burn, and milestones that unlock the next round with minimal dilution are key markers.
High-Calibre Governance
Transparent reporting, tight feedback loops, and a culture of accountability ensure high trust and durable execution.
Our Process
A focused, founder-friendly path from first meeting to decision.
1. Discovery Call
A 30–45 minute conversation with a partner to understand the problem, solution, and founder motivations. If there’s resonance, we move quickly to diligence.
Meet a Partner
2. Rapid Diligence
We review product, early metrics, roadmap, and customer references. We may coordinate expert calls via our operator network within days, not weeks.
Our Network
3. Decision & Support
When there is true fit, we align on terms, define 90-day milestones, and activate chapter intros, recruiting help, and strategic co-investors.
For FoundersWhat We Back
Themes where our network, experience, and geography create outlier advantage.
Typical Check Sizes
Aligned with stage and milestones
Angel
Selective participation
- Rapid decision
- Operator intros
- Light reporting
- Follow-on signals
- Board seat
Pre-Seed
Lead or co-lead
- Milestone planning
- Chapter access
- Hiring support
- Customer intros
- Board observer
Select
Special opportunities
- Syndication access
- Strategic co-invest
- Cross-border scale
- Dedicated advisor
- Board seat
Investment FAQs
Clarity on how we assess and partner with founders.
From first call to decision typically takes 7–14 days, depending on data availability and customer references.
We can lead or co-lead pre-seed rounds. For angel checks, we often collaborate with trusted leads.
We are active across Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, and US-bound companies with Asia execution.
Warm intros are welcome, but not required. Share your deck via our founders page or contact form.
A concise deck, product demo, early metrics, roadmap, and referenceable customers or pilots are ideal.
Share Your Deck
Founders and co-investors: send a short note and a link. We reply within 48 hours.