What Kibo Invest does

Kibo Invest is a Singapore-based private investment office founded by James Marshall — also founder and CEO of Berge Bulk Limited, one of the world's leading dry bulk shipping companies, and controlling shareholder/Deputy Chairman of DPC Dash Ltd. (the Hong Kong-listed Domino's Pizza master franchisee for China). The firm deploys capital across three strategies: KiboClimate (climate technology ventures and funds), KiboImpact (societal and environmental impact ventures and funds), and Private Equity (direct investments, co-investments, and selective public-market exposure). Investment activity spans seed through growth-stage, with documented portfolio exposure in energy storage (Ampd Energy), ammonia-to-power (Amogy), green hydrogen (Supercritical), carbon removal via seawater electrolysis (Equatic), wastewater-based CDR (CREW Carbon), thermal energy storage (Exergy3), biodegradable packaging (Shellworks), biorecycling (Epoch Biodesign), biofertilizers (NZN), tidal energy (Caudal Energy), and forestry biotech (Rhizocore Technologies).

The firm operates with a five-person core team headquartered at Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 in Singapore, and sources deals through founder networks, co-investment relationships with tier-one climate and impact VCs (Lowercarbon Capital, Shell Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Aramco Ventures, Extantia Capital, Builders Vision, Openspace), and a partnership with Equator for Sub-Saharan African deal flow. Kibo typically participates as a co-investor or co-lead in syndicated rounds rather than leading solo, with checks ranging from sub-$5M seed participations to $27.3M co-led Series B positions.

Revenue is generated through capital gains on equity investments realized via exits, IPOs, or secondary sales; management-fee economics, minimum check sizes, and fund terms are not publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively direct (private placements and co-investments), with no retail or public channels. The firm markets itself through its website (kiboinvest.com), a LinkedIn company page, and direct outreach anchored by James Marshall's industry profile and the Marshall Foundation's ecosystem.

Name

Kibo Invest

Legal name

Kibo Invest

Website

https://kiboinvest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kibo Invest is a Singapore-based private investment office founded by James Marshall that deploys capital across three strategies — KiboClimate (climate tech), KiboImpact (societal/environmental impact), and Private Equity — co-investing alongside tier-one climate VCs in early-to-growth-stage ventures globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Investment / Climate and Impact Venture Capital

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Other Financial Investment Activities (5239)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Private Markets (Impact PE/VC, Private Credit, Infrastructure) (FSAAALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

SDG / Thematic Sustainable Investment Funds (FSANAJAN), Multi-Sector / Generalist Growth Equity (FSANACAO)

Keywords

• Private investment office
• Climate tech investing
• Impact venture capital
• Private equity funds
• Family office services

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Capital gains from private equity and venture investments: Kibo Invest generates returns through equity investments in private companies and funds, realizing capital gains via exits, IPOs, or secondary sales. Returns are structured across three investment strategies: KiboClimate (climate tech), KiboImpact (impact ventures), and Private Equity (direct/co-investments).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kibo Invest is a Singapore-based private investment office that deploys capital across three strategies: KiboClimate (climate technology ventures and funds), KiboImpact (societal and environmental impact ventures and funds), and Private Equity (direct private equity, co-investments, and public markets). The firm invests from seed through growth-stage into companies addressing climate change, sustainability, and positive societal impact, partnering alongside lead VCs such as Lowercarbon Capital, Shell Ventures, and Toyota Ventures.

Product overview

Kibo Invest operates as a Singapore-based private investment office with three distinct investment strategies: KiboClimate (climate technology companies and funds), KiboImpact (societal and environmental impact investments), and Private Equity (direct investments and co-investments). The company focuses on companies addressing urgent climate challenges and sustainable returns across continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KiboClimate: Climate technology investment strategy focused on innovative partnerships that drive environmental progress through mitigating or adapting to climate change.
• KiboImpact
• PrivateEquity

Products and services

• KiboClimate Climate technology investment strategy focusing on innovative partnerships that drive environmental progress through mitigating or adapting to climate change. Invests in companies across energy storage, hydrogen production, carbon removal, and sustainable materials. Targets high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors seeking climate exposure.
• KiboImpact Impact investment strategy delivering positive societal and environmental change through investments in funds and ventures established to generate meaningful impact, contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future. Targets capital allocators seeking measurable social and environmental returns alongside financial returns.
• Private Equity Direct private equity investments as well as through funds and co-investments, seeking opportunities led by proven management teams that consistently deliver exceptional risk-adjusted financial returns. Targets investors seeking traditional private equity exposure alongside the firm's climate and impact mandates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Portfolio companies have deployed hundreds of battery units across 7 countries, captured over 2,000 tons of CO2, and collectively secured over $33M in carbon removal offtake agreements.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VoLo Earth Ventures: Climate-focused family office and venture fund deploying capital into climate solutions. Directly comparable as a HNW-backed climate investment vehicle.
• Lowercarbon Capital: US-based climate-tech venture fund investing across energy, industry, and carbon removal. Frequently co-invests with Kibo (e.g., Supercritical, Epoch Biodesign), making it a peer in both mandate and deal-level collaboration.
• Prime Movers Lab: Venture firm investing in breakthrough scientific startups addressing climate, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. Similar frontier-tech/climate orientation and early-stage focus.
• Clean Energy Ventures: Seed and Series A climate-tech venture fund focused on early commercialization of climate solutions. Similar stage focus and climate-only mandate to KiboClimate.
• GenZero: Singapore-based investment platform dedicated to accelerating decarbonization, backed by Temasek. Closest geographic and thematic peer to Kibo, deploying capital into nature-based and technological carbon solutions globally.
• Congruent Ventures: Early-stage climate-tech venture firm investing across energy, mobility, and built environment. Operates a similar seed-to-Series A mandate in climate tech that overlaps with KiboClimate.
• Breakthrough Energy Ventures: Bill Gates-backed multi-stage climate-tech investment fund focused on companies that can deliver significant emissions reductions. Comparable as a thematic climate investor with deep check capacity.
• Prelude Ventures: Early-stage climate-tech venture firm investing across sectors including energy, buildings, transportation, and carbon removal. Comparable stage mandate and climate-only focus.

Broad incumbents

• Temasek Holdings: Singapore-headquartered sovereign investor with major climate/decarbonization mandate. Indirectly comparable as the principal behind C3H (which co-led Equatic with Kibo) and as the broader Singapore climate-capital ecosystem anchor.
• EQT Ventures (Motherbrain / EQT Growth): Large global PE/VC platform with significant climate and impact strategies. Comparable as a scaled multi-strategy capital allocator, though broader and more diversified than Kibo's focused climate/impact mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kiboinvest

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments11 records

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