Expara
Venture capitalSingapore · Pre-Seed–Series A · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
Expara focuses on venture creation in Southeast Asia, combining early-stage venture capital with acceleration, incubation, advisory, and entrepreneurship education. Since 2007 it has launched five venture capital funds in the region and invested in 92 companies. Its accelerator and incubator programs span 15 countries, supporting the growth of over 900 companies. The firm complements its investment activity with Expara Academy, delivering online learning, university courses, workshops, and bootcamps for entrepreneurs and investors, and with a proprietary innovation platform powering hackathons, challenges, and competitions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & public directories
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What they invest in
from 3 of 14 portfolio companiesDigital Health ×2Consumer ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1EdTech ×1FemTech ×1Fintech ×1Mental Health ×1Wellness & Fitness ×1
HQs:France×1United States×1Vietnam×1
Investments · 14 tracked
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Iceblock provides discretionary crypto-asset portfolio management for wealth management professionals and high-net-worth private and corporate clients, offering dedicated accounts and managed portfolios under its APEX method.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Alexis(Founder (strategy & governance))François(Operations & portfolio management coordination)Damien(Offering for wealth management professionals; founder & ex-President of EQUITIM)Xavier(Financial governance)
Offers crypto market portfolios giving investors exposure to the cryptocurrency market.
Foodtech startup producing oil-free, nutrient-rich vegetable chips using patented infrared baking technology.
Momby is a mobile app for parents that consolidates pregnancy journaling, vaccination schedules, and child development milestones (from 0–18 years) alongside a parent community, an AI companion called Doti, and access to medical experts.
ConsumerDigital HealthFemTechWellness & Fitness
Ruby Ngọc Nguyễn(Founder)
US fintech company with a platform simplifying global B2B international payments using patented technology.
Provides smart, autonomous, and remote patient monitoring to improve healthcare facility efficiency and patient outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Expara invest at?
- Expara invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Expara's typical check size?
- Expara typically writes checks of $320K – $600K.
- What sectors does Expara focus on?
- Expara focuses on Biotech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Expara located?
- Expara is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamChanging Reality with Douglas Abrams, CEO of Expara and Managing Director of Expara Ventures
Changing Reality · Douglas Abrams
Wolves Summit Live: How Do VCs Select Investments? Douglas Abrams, Expara VC | 04/2020
Wolves Summit · Douglas Abrams
Wolves Summit 11: Crisis: Danger and Opportunity | Douglas Abrams - Managing Director, Expara VC
Wolves Summit · Douglas Abrams
"Let’s be early" interview with Douglas Abrams CEO of Expara and Expara IDM Ventures from Singapore.
What's Your Story - Just Conversations · Douglas Abrams
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