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MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd.

Government fund

Kuala Lumpur · Series A · 16 people tracked

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Investment thesis

MyCreative Ventures is a government-backed investment body focused on developing Malaysia's creative industry, referred to as the 'orange economy.' It aims to position the country's creative sector as a regional and global powerhouse, serve as the main resource hub for the industry, promote local creative products among Malaysian communities, and raise the creative industry's contribution to national GDP to 5%. The organization combines ecosystem development and coordination with financial services and funding options designed to help creative businesses grow, innovate, and reach both domestic and international markets.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.

Stage
Series A
Check
$1M
HQ
Kuala Lumpur, MY
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
Tracked investments
27

Team · 16 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Zainol Haqim Zainol Rashid· Group Chief Executive Officer
Datuk Bill Tan· Independent, Non-Executive Director
Fauziahany Onn· Company Secretary
Mano Verabathran· Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director
Mariam Bevi Batcha· Independent, Non-Executive Director
Nasir Juri· Financial Controller
Nasrul Suhaimin Somuek @ Saifuddin· Independent, Non-Executive Director
Natasha Zulkifli· Independent, Non-Executive Director
Norhidayati binti Mohamed Zakaria· Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director
Rafiezi Tahir· Assistant Vice President, Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Management
Suman A/L Sivasupramaniam· Manager, Private Equity, Funding Services
Syed Akmal Kurniawan· Assistant Vice President, Governance & Risk Managementin
YB Dato' Muhammad Bakhtiar bin Wan Chik· Non-Executive Chairman
Amylia Azlan· Senior Vice President, Private Debt
Zainariah Johari· Group CEO
Riccardo D'Alessandri· Head of Governance and Risk Managementin

Riccardo D'Alessandri is Managing Partner at Scientifica and serves as a Board Member at Quantum Italia. His work focuses on investing in technology and science ventures and on mentoring early-career innovators and scientists.

What they invest in

from 5 of 27 portfolio companies

Media & Entertainment ×5Creator Economy ×2Consumer ×1Gaming ×1

HQs:Malaysia×5

Investments · 27 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Animasia Studioanimasia-studio.comin

Animasia is an animation studio offering pre-production, 2D/3D and hybrid animation production, and post-production services, and it creates original IPs, co-productions, and project servicing for global brands.

ConsumerCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentKuala Lumpur, MY

BREAKOUTbreakout.com.my

Malaysian operator of themed escape rooms and live-actor spy games in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and Melaka.

Handshands.com.my

A percussion performance collective based in Malaysia that creates original productions and performs at local and international art festivals, blending traditional drumming styles with contemporary music from multiple cultures.

Media & EntertainmentKuala Lumpur, MY

Co-investorsL Catterton

Independent Picturesindependentpictures.com.my

Independent Pictures is a film production services company based in Malaysia, offering location scouting, budgeting and scheduling, and production support such as script approvals and film incentive applications.

Media & Entertainment

Zurina Ramli(Co-founder)in

Lil Critter Workshoplilcritterworkshop.tv

Lil Critter Workshop is an animation production studio that creates original and third-party animated content in collaboration with international talent and partners.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentPetaling Jaya, MY

Walid OmarinLorna HendersoninBrian Chong

Masakini Theatremasakinitheatre.com

Masakini Theatre Company produces and directs theatrical performances including shadow theatre, drama, and live performances for audiences in Malaysia.

Media & EntertainmentKuala Lumpur, MY

Sabera Shaik(Founder / Artistic Director)in

Oyezbookstoreoyezbookstore.com

Malaysian children's picture book publisher and online bookstore operating as Oyez!Books under Integra Creative Media Sdn Bhd.

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Act 2 PicturesBatteryheadz EntertainmentCreative Stew Sdn BhdFairuz SulaimanFixiGlobal StationHANDS Percussion Sdn BhdKeep The Beats PercussionsKelab Teater Asar Negeri SembilanMalaysia Chinese Century Orchestra (MCCO)Milestone EntertainmentNyala Dance TheatrePersatuan Seni Klang Lama (KongsiKL)PointPoint CollegeSponsorshipThe Actors StudioThe Kuala Kumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)The R D StudioTheatresauce Studio

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. made?
MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. has 27 tracked investments.
What stage does MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. invest at?
MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. invests at the Series A stage.
What is MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd.'s typical check size?
MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. typically writes checks of $1M.
What sectors does MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. focus on?
MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. focuses on Consumer, Creator Economy, EdTech, Gaming, Media & Entertainment.
Where is MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. located?
MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, MY.

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