Kaizenvest
Private equitySingapore Β· Growth
Investment thesis
Kaizenvest is rooted in the belief that social and economic mobility are driven by access to quality education and healthcare, combined with financial inclusion for SMEs. The firm backs growth-stage founders building category-defining companies in impact sectors across emerging markets, creating high-quality jobs and demonstrating that financial returns and social scale align. With 15+ years of sector experience, the firm provides capital and operational support to drive sustainable growth in development economies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
What they invest in
from 14 of 23 portfolio companiesEdTech Γ12AI & Machine Learning Γ3Consumer Γ2AdTech Γ1Circular Economy Γ1Cleantech Γ1Climate Tech Γ1Fintech Γ1
HQs:IndiaΓ6VietnamΓ2SingaporeΓ1
Investments Β· 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBlue Planet provides waste management technologies covering the entire waste value chain, including landfill remediation and waste processing, to help organisations transition to a circular economy.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate Tech
BYJU'S offers online learning programs, video lessons, and a personalized learning app for students in India, including tutoring and exam-preparation programs for competitive tests such as JEE and NEET.
ConsumerEdTech
Co-investorsAarin CapitalAlkeon InnovationLightspeed Venture PartnersSilver Lake PartnersSmash CapitalSpring Marketing Capital+2 more
Distance education provider in India
India's leading data science training company
Kaizenvest, in partnership with INSEAD, hosts the Education Symposium 2026 in Singapore, a half-day event focused on innovations in skilling, education, and inclusion.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodSingapore, SG
MindX is a technology and AI school in Vietnam offering courses for learners aged 4 to 17 as well as university students and working professionals, teaching coding, AI use, and building real tech products such as chatbots and apps.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Orchids International School is a chain of schools offering K-12 education, highlighting student achievements across academics, sports, and extracurricular competitions.
EdTech
Co-investorsAccial CapitalElevate Innovation PartnersFinch CapitalKube VCSTRIVE
upGrad is an online higher education company offering degrees, certifications, bootcamps, and study abroad programs, as well as recruitment services, in partnership with universities.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Ronnie ScrewvalaMayank KumarPhalgun Kompalli
Co-investorsETS Strategic CapitalSapien Ventures / Sapien Group
Varthana provides loans for affordable private schools and education loans for college-going students in India.
EdTechFintechBengaluru, IN
Co-investorsAccionBlue Earth Capital AGBlue Haven InitiativeCeniarthElevar EquitySymbiotics+1 more
Vedantu is an online learning platform that provides free chapter-wise NCERT solutions and study materials for Class 12 CBSE students across Science, Commerce, and Arts subjects.
EdTech
Co-investorsNotable CapitalTrifecta Capital Advisors
WizIQ provides an online learning platform with tools to create and sell courses, run live and self-paced classes, build MOOCs, and deliver branded training via web and mobile apps.
EdTechSaaS
YOLA is a Vietnamese English-language education provider offering academic English instruction, IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation, and support for students seeking admission and scholarships to universities abroad.
EdTech
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesVarthana Β· siliconindia.com Β· Mar 3, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kaizenvest made?
- Kaizenvest has 23 tracked investments.
- What stage does Kaizenvest invest at?
- Kaizenvest invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Kaizenvest focus on?
- Kaizenvest focuses on EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Kaizenvest located?
- Kaizenvest is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
- Who does Kaizenvest co-invest with?
- Kaizenvest most often shares deals with Finch Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Notable Capital, among 22 tracked co-investors.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
from their channelThe Future Is Learning, Not Education - Education Matters - Jan 2026
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Beyond Buzzwords β Who Pays? The Future of EdTech Financing - EdTech Hub Spotlight Sessions
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Closing Remarks - KIES 2025
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AI Showcase: What Went Wrong and What Went Well - KIES 2025
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Education's Second Wave: Smarter Capital, Stronger Outcomes - KIES 2025
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Expert Talk: Unlocking the Power of AI in Education - KIES 2025
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