Helicap
Growth equitySingapore · Series A–Growth
Investment thesis
Helicap leverages fintech-powered risk management and proprietary credit analytics to provide vital liquidity to Southeast Asia's growth companies while expanding financial access to underbanked consumers and SMEs. The firm offers sophisticated investors access to curated private credit portfolios with risk-adjusted returns and diversified, uncorrelated exposures through an exclusive online deal platform, with capital deployed reaching over USD 500 million cumulatively.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 3 portfolio companiesConsumer ×1Social ×1
Investments · 3 tracked
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Jan KoumBrian Acton
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Helicap invest at?
- Helicap invests at the Series A, Growth stages.
- What is Helicap's typical check size?
- Helicap typically writes checks of $200K – $200K.
- What sectors does Helicap focus on?
- Helicap focuses on Fintech.
- Where is Helicap located?
- Helicap is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
- Does Helicap lead rounds?
- Helicap typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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