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Vertex Venture Holdings
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Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia Management Pte. Ltd.
Websiteurl
vertexventures.sg
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2012
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
HQ citystring
Singapore
HQ countrystring
Singapore
HQ regionstring
Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
venture capital services, early stage investments, fund management, growth equity, startup funding
NAICS code1 code
  • Portfolio Management and Investment Advice523940
SIC code1 code
  • Investment Advice6282
Product category
Venture Capital Fund Management
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Management Fees
TypeManaged Services
Description

VC firms typically charge management fees on assets under management as their primary revenue stream.

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2Carried Interest
TypeManaged Services
Description

Profit participation from successful portfolio company exits, which drove FY2025 profit of over US$100 million.

vertexventures.sg
Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Vertex Venture Holdings operates a venture capital fund (Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India) that invests capital in early-stage startups at seed, Series A, and Series B stages. The firm manages approximately US$1.5 billion in assets under management across 90+ portfolio companies, including 6 unicorns, while providing operating expertise, talent introductions, and go-to-market support. The firm is part of the broader Vertex global network of affiliated funds in China, Israel, Japan, and the United States.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Portfolio companies have engendered creation of over 52,000 jobs since initial investments
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Vertex Venture Holdings operates as a venture capital firm focused on Southeast Asia and India, not as a product company. The entity manages approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management across 90+ portfolio companies, including 6 unicorns. The firm provides investment capital and operational support to early-stage startups at seed, Series A, and Series B stages. The company has an ESG Management System (ESG-MS) integrated into its investment processes for sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring investments. Vertex does not offer commercial software products or platforms; its core offering is fund management and investment services to founders in the digital economy across Southeast Asia and India.

Product and service2 records
1Early-Stage Venture Capital Investment (Seed to Series B)
CategoryVenture Capital Fund Management
2Portfolio Operational Support and Network Access
CategoryPortfolio Support Services
Scale indicator6 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Vertex Global Network (China, Israel, Japan, US affiliates)
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India is part of the Vertex global network of funds. In addition to Southeast Asia and India, the Vertex Global Network is comprised of affiliates in China, Israel, Japan, and US. This provides a unique platform for portfolio companies to realize their full potential by leveraging the combined experience and resources of extensive global partners.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight2 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1East Ventures
TypeDirect peer
Description

Indonesia-headquartered early-stage VC with strong SEA-wide presence, investing sector-agnostically from seed through Series B in digital economy startups. Directly comparable to Vertex on stage, geography, and sector approach.

2Openspace Ventures
TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore-based early-stage VC focused on Southeast Asia, investing in Series A and B digital economy companies. Directly comparable to Vertex on geography, stage, and sector agnosticism.

3Wavemaker Partners
TypeDirect peer
Description

Early-stage VC with dual presence in Los Angeles and Southeast Asia, investing at seed and Series A in enterprise and consumer technology. Comparable stage profile and cross-border positioning to Vertex.

4Hillhouse Capital
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Asia-focused investment firm managing tens of billions across venture, growth, and public markets. Overlaps with Vertex on SEA/India venture exposure but operates at significantly larger scale and broader strategy.

5Peak XV Partners
TypeDirect peer
Description

Formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA, Peak XV is one of the largest early-to-growth stage VCs in India and Southeast Asia with a sector-agnostic digital-economy thesis. It is the most direct comparable to Vertex Ventures SEA & India in geography, stage focus, and scale.

6AC Ventures
TypeDirect peer
Description

Indonesia-focused early-stage VC investing in SEA digital economy startups, with deep regional operating expertise. Comparable regional focus and early-stage investment approach.

7Jungle Ventures
TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore-headquartered early-to-growth stage VC focused on Southeast Asia. Similar sector-agnostic thesis, regional focus, and stage focus as Vertex Ventures SEA & India.

8Monk's Hill Ventures
TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore-based early-stage VC focused on Southeast Asia, investing in Series A and Series B rounds across digital economy verticals. Closely matches Vertex's stage and regional focus.

9500 Global
TypeDirect peer
Description

Global early-stage VC (formerly 500 Startups) with a significant Southeast Asia presence investing at seed and Series A in digital startups. Comparable early-stage, sector-agnostic digital economy mandate.

10Qualgro
TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore-based early-stage VC focused on Southeast Asia, investing at Series A in data, SaaS, and AI-driven companies. Similar stage and SEA digital-economy focus as Vertex.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

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App detail

Has app

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Number of profiles
Profiles14 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment2 records

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Vertex Venture Holdings

Venture Capital Fund Managementvertexventures.sg

Vertex Venture Holdings firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Vertex Venture Holdings
Legal name
Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia Management Pte. Ltd.
Website
https://vertexventures.sg
Company type
Private
Founded year
2012
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Vertex Venture Holdings is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Singapore
HQ country
Singapore
HQ region
Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

Vertex Venture Holdings business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Management Fees: VC firms typically charge management fees on assets under management as their primary revenue stream.
  2. Carried Interest: Profit participation from successful portfolio company exits, which drove FY2025 profit of over US$100 million.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Vertex Venture Holdings product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Vertex Venture Holdings operates a venture capital fund (Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India) that invests capital in early-stage startups at seed, Series A, and Series B stages. The firm manages approximately US$1.5 billion in assets under management across 90+ portfolio companies, including 6 unicorns, while providing operating expertise, talent introductions, and go-to-market support. The firm is part of the broader Vertex global network of affiliated funds in China, Israel, Japan, and the United States.

Product overview

Vertex Venture Holdings operates as a venture capital firm focused on Southeast Asia and India, not as a product company. The entity manages approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management across 90+ portfolio companies, including 6 unicorns. The firm provides investment capital and operational support to early-stage startups at seed, Series A, and Series B stages. The company has an ESG Management System (ESG-MS) integrated into its investment processes for sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring investments. Vertex does not offer commercial software products or platforms; its core offering is fund management and investment services to founders in the digital economy across Southeast Asia and India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Early-Stage Venture Capital Investment (Seed to Series B)
  • Portfolio Operational Support and Network Access

Quantifiable outcome

  • Portfolio companies have engendered creation of over 52,000 jobs since initial investments
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Vertex Venture Holdings

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Vertex Venture Holdings technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Vertex Venture Holdings partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Vertex Global Network (China, Israel, Japan, US affiliates)coreOthersVertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India is part of the Vertex global network of funds. In addition to Southeast Asia and India, the Vertex Global Network is comprised of affiliates in China, Israel, Japan, and US. This provides a unique platform for portfolio companies to realize their full potential by leveraging the combined experience and resources of extensive global partners.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Vertex Venture Holdings competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • East Ventures: Indonesia-headquartered early-stage VC with strong SEA-wide presence, investing sector-agnostically from seed through Series B in digital economy startups. Directly comparable to Vertex on stage, geography, and sector approach.
  • Openspace Ventures: Singapore-based early-stage VC focused on Southeast Asia, investing in Series A and B digital economy companies. Directly comparable to Vertex on geography, stage, and sector agnosticism.
  • Wavemaker Partners: Early-stage VC with dual presence in Los Angeles and Southeast Asia, investing at seed and Series A in enterprise and consumer technology. Comparable stage profile and cross-border positioning to Vertex.
  • Peak XV Partners: Formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA, Peak XV is one of the largest early-to-growth stage VCs in India and Southeast Asia with a sector-agnostic digital-economy thesis. It is the most direct comparable to Vertex Ventures SEA & India in geography, stage focus, and scale.
  • AC Ventures: Indonesia-focused early-stage VC investing in SEA digital economy startups, with deep regional operating expertise. Comparable regional focus and early-stage investment approach.
  • Jungle Ventures: Singapore-headquartered early-to-growth stage VC focused on Southeast Asia. Similar sector-agnostic thesis, regional focus, and stage focus as Vertex Ventures SEA & India.
  • Monk's Hill Ventures: Singapore-based early-stage VC focused on Southeast Asia, investing in Series A and Series B rounds across digital economy verticals. Closely matches Vertex's stage and regional focus.
  • 500 Global: Global early-stage VC (formerly 500 Startups) with a significant Southeast Asia presence investing at seed and Series A in digital startups. Comparable early-stage, sector-agnostic digital economy mandate.
  • Qualgro: Singapore-based early-stage VC focused on Southeast Asia, investing at Series A in data, SaaS, and AI-driven companies. Similar stage and SEA digital-economy focus as Vertex.

Broad incumbents

  • Hillhouse Capital: Asia-focused investment firm managing tens of billions across venture, growth, and public markets. Overlaps with Vertex on SEA/India venture exposure but operates at significantly larger scale and broader strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Vertex Venture Holdings social profiles

Digital presence

Vertex Venture Holdings financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Vertex Venture Holdings leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Vertex Venture Holdings funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Vertex Venture Holdings M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments2 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Vertex Venture Holdings

What does Vertex Venture Holdings do?

Vertex Venture Holdings operates a venture capital fund (Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India) that invests capital in early-stage startups at seed, Series A, and Series B stages. The firm manages approximately US$1.5 billion in assets under management across 90+ portfolio companies, including 6 unicorns, while providing operating expertise, talent introductions, and go-to-market support. The firm is part of the broader Vertex global network of affiliated funds in China, Israel, Japan, and the United States.

Is Vertex Venture Holdings a public or private company?

Vertex Venture Holdings is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Vertex Venture Holdings founded?

Vertex Venture Holdings was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Vertex Venture Holdings based?

Vertex Venture Holdings is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.

How does Vertex Venture Holdings make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Management Fees are the primary driver. The others are carried Interest.

Who are Vertex Venture Holdings's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are East Ventures, Openspace Ventures, Wavemaker Partners, Peak XV Partners, AC Ventures, Jungle Ventures, Monk's Hill Ventures, 500 Global and Qualgro. Hillhouse Capital is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does Vertex Venture Holdings have an API?

No public API is recorded for Vertex Venture Holdings.

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