
K3 Ventures
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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