
Arbor Ventures
Description
Arbor Ventures is a prominent global venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore, with a dedicated focus on shaping the future of financial services and technology. The firm primarily invests in FinTech, InsurTech, AI, Data, and Enterprise Software companies that are poised to revolutionize how the world transacts and manages information. With a strategic presence across Asia, the US, and Europe, Arbor Ventures leverages its extensive network and deep industry expertise to identify and support extraordinary founders building disruptive solutions in these critical sectors. Their investment philosophy centers on backing companies that demonstrate strong potential for global scalability and significant market impact.
The firm targets early-stage companies, typically engaging from Seed to Series B rounds. Arbor Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a robust ecosystem of financial institutions and technology partners. Their initial typical first cheque size ranges from $1 million to $10 million, with a clear strategy for follow-on investments to support portfolio companies through subsequent growth stages. This flexible investment approach allows them to adapt to the evolving needs of high-growth startups within their specialized domains.
Arbor Ventures has successfully raised and deployed significant capital across multiple funds. Their first fund, Arbor Ventures Fund I, closed at $160 million, followed by Arbor Ventures Fund II, which secured $180 million. These funds underscore the firm's substantial capital base, enabling them to make meaningful investments and provide sustained support to their portfolio. With total assets under management exceeding $340 million, Arbor Ventures remains a key player in the global FinTech venture landscape, committed to fostering innovation and driving digital transformation across industries.
Investor Profile
Arbor Ventures has backed more than 58 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 17 rounds, about 29% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Saudi Arabia, Japan.
- Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Finance.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (38%)
- Series B (24%)
- Seed (12%)
- Series Unknown (9%)
- Series C (9%)
- Series D (3%)
- Convertible Note (2%)
- Private Equity (2%)
- Series E (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (55%)
- Saudi Arabia (12%)
- Japan (12%)
- Singapore (7%)
- Israel (5%)
- Indonesia (3%)
- India (2%)
- China (2%)
- United Kingdom (2%)
Industry Focus
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Payments
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Software
- Machine Learning
- Blockchain
- Insurtech
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