Cradle Seed Ventures
Venture capitalKuala Lumpur · Seed–Growth
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Investment thesis
CSV invests in early stage technology start-ups with high growth potential led by passionate founders. Investments are made via equity participation for minority stakes at reasonable valuations, with targeted check sizes of RM1M-RM3M per company. Focus verticals include internet and mobile technology, software and enterprise solutions, and engineering and hardware. Funding areas align with Malaysia's National Key Economic Areas including financial services, tourism, business services, electronics, retail, education, healthcare, communications, and secondarily oil/gas/energy, agriculture and palm oil/rubber. A minimum of 70% of the fund targets Malaysian companies with up to 30% for foreign companies, backing early stage companies showing a clear path to growth and profitability.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 8 of 18 portfolio companiesSaaS ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3Marketplaces ×3Data & Infrastructure ×2Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2InsurTech ×2Retail Tech ×2
HQs:Malaysia×5Singapore×1
Investments · 18 tracked
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ServisHero is an on-demand services marketplace and app that connects consumers with local vendors for home services such as air-conditioning servicing, home cleaning, electrical repair, and plumbing.
ConsumerMarketplacesSaaSPetaling Jaya, MY
Karl Loo(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inPearl Wisuthseriwong(Chief Commercial Officer & Co-founder ServisHero Thailand)in
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Co-investorsGolden Gate Ventures
PouchNATION provides a guest management platform and cashless sales system for hospitality venues and event organizers.
FintechIoTRetail TechSaaSSingapore, SG
Koen van Geene(Chief Executive Officer)inChandrakant Singh(Chief Investment & Revenue Officer)inRandeep Chaudhary(Chief Technology Officer)in
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Co-investorsCaptii Ventures
HealthMetrics provides data-driven wellness programs and cloud-based healthcare management for organizations.
Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechInsurTechSaaS
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Co-investorsArtem VenturesSpiral Ventures
Involve Asia operates a performance marketing platform that connects brands with performance marketers, creators, and partners across Southeast Asia to drive measurable conversions through transparent technology and commission-based collaborations.
AdTechB2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSingapore, MY
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalOSK Ventures International
MoneyMatch is a Malaysian fintech firm offering cross-border remittance, insurance, and financing products via a digital transfer platform.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechMalaysia, MY
Adrian Yap(Co-Founder & CEO)inNaysan Munusamy(Co-Founder)inHaddy Rohan Zulkifli(Chief Operations Officer)inAnees Aisyah(Chief Financial Officer)inAshdave(Chief Product & Data Officer)Poorya(Chief Information & Security Officer)
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Co-investorsPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Spiral Ventures
StoreHub provides point-of-sale hardware and business management software for retail and food-and-beverage merchants.
FoodTechHardwareRetail TechSaaSPetaling Jaya, MY
Congyu Li(CTO & Co-Founder)inWai Hong Fong(Chieftain & Co-Founder)inCong Yu LiYanlin Wang(CFO)in
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Co-investors500 GlobalPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.
SUPA (Supahands) provides data annotation, labeling, and curation services using a global network of specialists, supporting tasks such as image annotation, semantic segmentation, UI optimization, and medical imaging interpretation.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketplaces
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Co-investorsIntres Capital Partners
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Co-investorsCaptii VenturesIntres Capital Partners
TheLorry operates a logistics platform connecting individuals and corporates with professional moving and transportation services across Southeast Asia, offering house moving, office relocation, cross-border shipping, and bulk goods delivery.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Co-investorsIntres Capital PartnersKK Fund
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
3cietyAvanaInvolve AsiaMoneyMatchPouchNationSupahandsTheLorry
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Cradle Seed Ventures made?
- Cradle Seed Ventures has 18 tracked investments.
- What stage does Cradle Seed Ventures invest at?
- Cradle Seed Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What is Cradle Seed Ventures's typical check size?
- Cradle Seed Ventures typically writes checks of $225K – $675K.
- What sectors does Cradle Seed Ventures focus on?
- Cradle Seed Ventures focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, E-commerce, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, SaaS, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is Cradle Seed Ventures located?
- Cradle Seed Ventures is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, MY.
- Who does Cradle Seed Ventures co-invest with?
- Cradle Seed Ventures most often shares deals with Captii Ventures, Intres Capital Partners, 500 Global, among 15 tracked co-investors.
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