
M Venture Partners (MVP)
Description
M Venture Partners (MVP) is a Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm with a dedicated focus on the burgeoning startup ecosystems of Southeast Asia and India. Established to back promising founders from pre-seed to Series A stages, MVP has positioned itself as a key financial and strategic partner for companies aiming to achieve market leadership in these dynamic regions. The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying disruptive technologies and business models that address significant market opportunities, leveraging its deep regional insights and extensive network to support portfolio companies through their critical growth phases.
The firm has successfully raised and deployed capital across two primary funds. Its inaugural vehicle, MVP Fund I, closed at $30 million in 2019, laying the groundwork for its investment activities. Building on this success, MVP further solidified its position with the closing of MVP Fund II at $50 million in July 2022, bringing its total committed capital across funds to $80 million. For initial investments, MVP typically writes checks ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, with reserves allocated for follow-on rounds to support portfolio companies as they scale. This strategic approach allows MVP to provide meaningful capital at crucial early stages while maintaining the flexibility to participate in subsequent funding rounds.
MVP's diverse portfolio spans over 50 companies across various high-growth sectors, including fintech, SaaS, e-commerce, and logistics. Notable investments include prominent regional players such as Kredivo, Aspire, and BukuWarung, demonstrating the firm's ability to identify and back companies with significant potential for market disruption and expansion. The firm prides itself on a hands-on approach, working closely with founders to navigate challenges, accelerate growth, and build sustainable businesses. MVP's commitment extends beyond capital, offering strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a robust network of industry experts and potential partners, reinforcing its role as a value-add investor in the vibrant SEA and India startup landscape.
Investor Profile
M Venture Partners (MVP) has backed more than 27 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 7 rounds, about 26% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Singapore, India, Thailand.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Financial Services, Apps.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $2M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (59%)
- Series A (19%)
- Pre Seed (19%)
- Series B (4%)
Country Focus
- Singapore (41%)
- India (22%)
- Thailand (15%)
- Malaysia (11%)
- Indonesia (7%)
- United States (4%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Financial Services
- Apps
- Mental Health
- Education
- Wellness
- Fintech
- Mhealth
- Hospital
- Productivity Tools
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