Cradle Seed Ventures
Venture capitalKuala Lumpur · Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked
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.
Team · 4 people
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What they invest in
from 2 of 20 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1InsurTech ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:Malaysia×1
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMalaysia-based tech startup helping brands merchandise online through its merchandising marketplace.
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Facebook social e-commerce platform transforming social media into a transactional channel for sellers
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Platform for managing employee health benefits in one system.
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Performance-marketing/referral platform connecting merchants with publishers and digital media owners on a cost-per-sale or cost-per-lead basis.
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
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)Naysan Munusamy(Co-Founder)Haddy Rohan Zulkifli(Chief Operations Officer)Anees Aisyah(Chief Financial Officer)Ashdave(Chief Product & Data Officer)Poorya(Chief Information & Security Officer)
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Event technology provider offering crowd control, accreditation and payment solutions
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Southeast Asian mobile marketplace for local services, enabling quick quote comparison and digital marketing for small businesses and freelancers.
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Point of Sale system for businesses, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur with regional offices.
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Provides clean, accurate labeled datasets at scale via a network of remote agents.
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
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
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Booking platform for lorry, van, and 4x4 rentals, plus moving and disposal services.
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
PartnerNorman Matthieu Vanhaecke· solo GP
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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