AVPN
Impact investorSingapore
Investment thesis
AVPN operates as a platform and membership network dedicated to moving capital toward impact across Asia. It brings together philanthropists, investors, businesses, policymakers, and social purpose organisations to address the region's pressing social and environmental challenges. Through partnerships, capital mobilisation, research, practitioner-led learning programmes, and events, AVPN helps translate funders' intent into measurable impact. The organisation spans over 700 member organisations across 43 markets, aiming to build a thriving ecosystem that accelerates inclusive growth. Rather than investing directly, it connects capital with opportunities and equips stakeholders with tools, insights, and networks to maximise their contributions to Asia's development.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 6 of 11 portfolio companiesImpact & Social Good ×3Media & Entertainment ×3Climate Tech ×1Consumer ×1Creator Economy ×1SaaS ×1Wellness & Fitness ×1
HQs:Hong Kong×2India×1Pakistan×1Singapore×1
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathThe Commission on Asian Philanthropy is a multi-year collaborative initiative that maps the state of Asian philanthropy, studies philanthropic growth models, and engages policymakers to develop strategies and investment roadmaps for strengthening domestic philanthropic ecosystems across Asia.
Impact & Social GoodSector AgnosticSingapore, SG
Enrich HK is a Hong Kong-based nonprofit organization focused on improving the financial health, wellbeing, and resilience of migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong.
Impact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessHong Kong, HK
Suzanne Gendron(Executive Director)Tynna Mendoza(Interim Executive Director)
Fortune India is a business media publication that produces editorial content and annual rankings, such as its list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in business.
Media & Entertainment
Co-investorsArkam Ventures
Buzzsprout is a podcast hosting and publishing platform that enables creators to upload, distribute, and monetize audio and video content across major podcast directories.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investorsExcelestar VenturesHealth2047JuniperUtah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) is a non-governmental organization that works across education, livelihood, healthcare, water and sanitation, climate resilience, and humanitarian response in Sindh, Pakistan.
Climate TechImpact & Social GoodHyderabad, PK
Tatler Asia is a lifestyle and luxury media publication covering wellness, wealth, homes, dining, sports, travel, and impact stories, with an editorial focus on Asia and the Asian luxury market.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has AVPN made?
- AVPN has 11 tracked investments.
- What sectors does AVPN focus on?
- AVPN focuses on Climate Tech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is AVPN located?
- AVPN is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
- Who does AVPN co-invest with?
- AVPN most often shares deals with Arkam Ventures, Excelestar Ventures, Health2047, among 7 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelDismantling the Cycles: Gender-Based Violence and Modern Slavery in Asia
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The Road to Possibility - AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific
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Seeds of Possibility - AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific
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08 - From Access to Agency: Rethinking Women’s Financial Empowerment in Asia
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GC2025 Insights: How Policies & Incentives Build Impact Economies
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07 - Designing Better Systems for Women’s Health: From Silence to Solutions
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