1982 Ventures
Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
1982 Ventures targets early-stage founders building foundational AI architecture and fintech infrastructure that will underpin the future of enterprise technology. The firm emphasizes direct ecosystem engagement and relationship-driven investing, leveraging its team's background in financial services and prior startup experience to support portfolio companies.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 7 of 50 portfolio companiesFintech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2Data & Infrastructure ×1FoodTech ×1Marketing Tech ×1Retail Tech ×1
HQs:Indonesia×1Philippines×1Vietnam×1
Investments · 50 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathEmployee benefits management platform enabling companies to set up, manage and administer benefits for competitive talent recruitment and retention.
Modular, AI-driven global payments platform that unifies fiat and digital currencies.
Autopilot provides global payment infrastructure for cross-border companies, enabling them to handle complex payment operations across multiple markets while reducing operational costs. The platform offers AI-powered customization and unified financial infrastructure covering both traditional and cryptocurrency payments.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Cinch is a customer data and marketing automation platform that unifies customer information from multiple sources and enables B2C businesses to create personalized marketing campaigns across SMS, email, direct mail, and other channels. The platform helps multi-location businesses segment customers, increase retention, and optimize customer lifetime value.
Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS
Digital bank startup based in Islamabad providing transparent and friendly financial services in Pakistan.
Multi-factor authentication solution provider enabling omnichannel and multi-provider enterprise engagement through a single API.
AI automation platform for end-to-end file processing and direct system integration without manual intervention.
Buy now pay later service offering customer-friendly installment payments at point of sale for merchants.
Vietnam-based real estate technology company providing innovative home ownership and financing solutions across Southeast Asia.
Banking-as-a-Service platform offering modular banking services through single integration, powering Hugosave and HugoBank.
Infina operates a fintech platform offering yield-generating accounts and integrated investment tools for retail users in Vietnam. The platform provides access to savings products through partnerships with major financial institutions, as well as stock trading services via Finavi.
FintechHo Chi Minh City, VN
James Vuong(Founder/CEO)in
Singapore-based global payments infrastructure and data orchestration layer enabling frictionless cross-border payments.
PAYD is a fintech application that enables users to access salary payments in real-time, delivering funds directly to bank accounts with institutional-grade security and transparent fee structures. The service processes transactions faster than legacy systems and operates with Sharia compliance.
Fintech
Leading credit and financial management application in the Philippines providing direct access to credit scores and reports.
Lunchbox is a digital commerce platform for enterprise restaurants that unifies ordering, catering, loyalty, and marketing functions. The platform helps large restaurant brands streamline operations and build guest relationships through integrated technology.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechRetail TechSaaS
Nabeel Alamgir(Executive Chairman & Founder)James Walker(CEO)
Restaurant management solution for the food and beverage industry designed to empower outlets with operational efficiency.
PINA offers a financial app that combines budgeting, savings tracking, and automated investing services for Indonesian consumers. The platform displays net worth and cash flow metrics, provides pre-built investment portfolios, and automatically rebalances holdings to help users reach their financial goals.
AI & Machine LearningFintechJakarta, ID
Daniel van Leeuwen(Founder)inHendry Chou(Founder)inChristian Hermawan(Founder)inFajar Kuntoro(Founder)in
Multi-licensed digital currency financial institution enabling business payments in both traditional and digital currencies.
AI-native IT Financial Management solution provider recognized in Gartner's Market Guide for ITFM.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 1982 Ventures invest at?
- 1982 Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does 1982 Ventures focus on?
- 1982 Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Fintech.
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