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K3 Ventures

Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore

Description

K3 Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm with a broad mandate to invest in technology startups. Established with a focus on fostering innovation across various sectors, the firm positions itself as a long-term partner to founders. While sector-agnostic, K3 Ventures primarily targets disruptive technologies and scalable business models, aiming to support companies from their nascent stages through significant growth phases. Their strategic location in Singapore provides them with a gateway to the vibrant Southeast Asian startup ecosystem, though their ambitions extend to global market expansion for their portfolio companies.

The firm is known for its flexible investment approach, deploying capital across multiple stages, from seed to Series B rounds. This multi-stage strategy allows K3 Ventures to engage with promising startups early on and continue supporting them as they mature. In 2021, K3 Ventures successfully closed its second fund, raising a substantial $100 million, which significantly bolstered its capacity for new investments. Their typical initial check size ranges from $500,000 to $5 million, indicating a readiness to commit meaningful capital to support a company's initial development and subsequent scaling efforts.

Beyond capital infusion, K3 Ventures emphasizes its role as a strategic partner, leveraging its network and expertise to help portfolio companies navigate challenges and achieve global reach. They are committed to building enduring relationships with founders, providing guidance on operational scaling, market entry, and talent acquisition. This hands-on approach, combined with their financial backing, aims to empower startups to transform their innovative ideas into successful, globally competitive enterprises.

Investor Profile

K3 Ventures has backed more than 50 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 12% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Singapore, United States, China.
  • Strong thematic focus on Food and Beverage, Financial Services, Software.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (32%)
  • Seed (22%)
  • Series C (12%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Series E (4%)
  • Series B (4%)
  • Pre Seed (4%)
  • Convertible Note (4%)
  • Series I (2%)

Country Focus

  • Singapore (36%)
  • United States (24%)
  • China (8%)
  • Indonesia (8%)
  • Hong Kong (6%)
  • Israel (4%)
  • Pakistan (4%)
  • United Kingdom (4%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • Australia (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Food And Beverage
  • Financial Services
  • Software
  • Fintech
  • Alternative Protein
  • Internet
  • Food Processing
  • Transportation
  • Organic Food
  • Cryptocurrency
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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 K3 Ventures frequently co-invest with?

East Ventures
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 4
SoftBank Vision Fund
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Insignia Ventures Partners
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 3
Temasek Holdings
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 4
Alto Partners
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 4
Peak XV Partners
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Co-Investments: 4
EDBI
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 4
Global Founders Capital
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 4
Qiming Venture Partners
Asia, Shanghai, China, Shanghai
Co-Investments: 3
GGV Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4

Which angels does K3 Ventures often collaborate with?

Peter Singer
Oceania, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne
Shared Deals: 1
Adrien Desbaillets
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
AG
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
GC
North America, North Carolina, United States, Greensboro
Shared Deals: 1
Frantz Braha
Asia, Singapore
Shared Deals: 1
OG
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
Mai Fujimoto
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Shared Deals: 1
Michael Kazam
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Youcef Oudjidane
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by K3 Ventures?

Rekosistem

Melawai, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Rekosistem is a climate-tech startup that provides waste management and recycling services to optimise the waste value chain.

RecyclingWaste Management
Series AMay 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Abound

London, England, United Kingdom

Abound is a consumer lending financial firm that provides personal loans.

Consumer LendingFinancial ServicesLendingPersonal Finance
Series UnknownMar 6, 2023
Sending Network

New York, New York, United States

A decentralized social network.

Information TechnologyInternetSoftwareWeb3
SeedFeb 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,500,000
Fable Food

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Fable Food produces meat alternatives with nutritional value and minimal environmental impact.

Alternative ProteinFood and Beverage
Series AFeb 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $8,500,000
Wristcheck

Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Wristcheck is a global watch platform and marketplace providing in-house authentication, watchmaking services, and a real-time watch index.

E-CommerceJewelry
SeedJan 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $13,600,000
Taranis

Westfield, Indiana, United States

Taranis is a crop intelligence and precision agriculture technology that provides digital monitoring, reporting, and verification services.

AgricultureAgTechAnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Farming
Series DSep 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
SolanaFM

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

SolanaFM provides blockchain indexing and analytical services to quickly capture and analyze data.

BlockchainInformation Services
SeedAug 26, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,519,531
Merkle Science

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Merkle Science is a software company that offers predictive crypto risk and intelligence platforms for businesses and government agencies.

BlockchainComplianceCryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Risk ManagementSoftware
Series AAug 9, 2022
Amount Raised: $19,000,000
Intellect

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Intellect is a mental health company that aims to makes mental healthcare and wellbeing support accessible to everyone.

Health CareMental HealthMobile AppsPersonal HealthWellness
Series AJul 12, 2022
Amount Raised: $19,747,712
AgriAku

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

AgriAku is a technology-based local agribusiness company that acts as a distribution bridge for farmers, partners, and producers.

AgricultureAgTechB2BFarming
Series AJul 11, 2022
Amount Raised: $35,000,000