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January Capital

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Description

January Capital is a Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm with a distinctive investment thesis centered on "second-order businesses" across the Asia-Pacific region. Operating primarily at the Seed to Series A stages, the firm seeks to back companies that provide the foundational infrastructure and enabling technologies for the burgeoning digital economy, rather than direct consumer-facing applications. This strategic focus positions January Capital as a key enabler of growth within the APAC startup ecosystem, identifying and supporting ventures that power broader industry transformation.

Their investment strategy targets a diverse range of sectors that align with their second-order philosophy. This includes areas such as FinTech infrastructure, enterprise SaaS solutions, logistics technology, and developer tools, among others. By investing in these underlying components, January Capital aims to capitalize on the rapid digitalization occurring across the region. While headquartered in Singapore, the firm maintains a strong regional presence, actively investing across Southeast Asia and Australia, leveraging its local insights and networks to support its portfolio companies' expansion.

January Capital is an active investor, typically deploying initial cheques ranging from US$500,000 to US$3,000,000. The firm manages over US$100 million in capital across multiple funds, demonstrating its significant capacity to support promising early-stage ventures. With a portfolio that includes over 40 investments, January Capital has established itself as a notable player in the APAC venture landscape, committed to fostering innovation by backing the essential building blocks of the digital future.

Investor Profile

January Capital has backed more than 53 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Singapore, United States, Indonesia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), E-Commerce.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $3M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (38%)
  • Series A (28%)
  • Series B (17%)
  • Pre Seed (8%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Series C (4%)

Country Focus

  • Singapore (30%)
  • United States (19%)
  • Indonesia (19%)
  • Australia (13%)
  • Thailand (8%)
  • Vietnam (4%)
  • Philippines (4%)
  • India (2%)
  • Hong Kong (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • E-commerce
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Information Technology
  • Edtech
  • Internet
  • Education
  • Logistics
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does January Capital frequently co-invest with?

Saison Capital
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 5
Spider Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Alter Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
AC Ventures
Asia, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia, Jakarta
Co-Investments: 4
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Surge
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 6
Peak XV Partners
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Co-Investments: 5
Blackbird Ventures
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 7
Alpha JWC Ventures
Asia, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia, Jakarta Pusat
Co-Investments: 3
Goodwater Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does January Capital often collaborate with?

AP
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
GR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
AP
North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville
Shared Deals: 1
Amrish Rau
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 3
Aprameya Radhakrishna
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 1
AG
North America, Arkansas, United States, Oxford
Shared Deals: 1
OJ
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
Ivan Zhang
North America, Canada
Shared Deals: 1
Anand Chandrasekaran
Asia, Haryana, India, Gurgaon
Shared Deals: 1
Jitendra Gupta
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by January Capital?

Netbank

Romblon, Romblon, Philippines

Netbank provides various banking solutions like alternative lenders, payment solutions, neobanks, and wallets.

BankingFinancial ServicesPayments
Series UnknownMar 13, 2025
Confident AI

San Francisco, California, United States

Confident AI offers open-source unit testing solutions for applications utilizing large language models (LLMs).

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Software
SeedMar 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,200,000
Omni HR

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Omni HR helps companies automate their end-to-end employee journey including recruitment, onboarding.

Human ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Series UnknownDec 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $7,400,000
Circular

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Circular provides smart electronic devices to the consumers on subscription basis and focusing on affordability.

E-CommerceElectronicsSubscription Service
SeedAug 27, 2024
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
Kargo Technologies

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Kargo Technologies is a full-stack logistics platform, connecting shippers with truckers.

E-Commerce PlatformsFreight ServiceLogisticsMarketplaceSoftwareTransportation
Series AJul 30, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,826,587
heymax.ai

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Heymax.ai gives you a free trip every year via Max Miles.

Affiliate MarketingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Credit CardsE-CommerceFinTechLoyalty ProgramsPersonal FinanceShoppingSoftware Engineering
SeedJul 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,577,158
Marqo

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Marqo is a vector search platform that integrates applications, websites, and workflows.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureDatabaseSearch Engine
Series AFeb 13, 2024
Amount Raised: $12,500,000
Fractl

Cupertino, California, United States

Fractl is a supplier of generative AI-powered programming platforms.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Developer PlatformSaaS
Pre SeedNov 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,025,000
Circular

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Circular provides smart electronic devices to the consumers on subscription basis and focusing on affordability.

E-CommerceElectronicsSubscription Service
SeedOct 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $7,600,000
Marqo

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Marqo is a vector search platform that integrates applications, websites, and workflows.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureDatabaseSearch Engine
SeedAug 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,200,000