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Quest Ventures

Venture capital

Singapore · Pre-Seed–Series A · 17 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Founded in 2011, Quest Ventures pursues an overarching 'digital economy' strategy across Asia, investing in sectors including artificial intelligence, e-commerce and marketplaces, entertainment, finance, food, insurance, logistics, media, property, sports, and the Islamic digital economy. Beyond venture investing, the firm runs an enterprise innovation initiative in partnership with Silicon Valley's Applied Innovation Institute to help at-risk sectors transform, and operates what it describes as Asia's first multi-dimensional ESG strategy for a venture firm, supporting social good initiatives in financial inclusion, gender, healthcare, and education. By the end of 2025 its portfolio spans 150+ companies operating in more than 150 cities across Asia.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$50K – $10M
HQ
Singapore, SG
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2011
Tracked investments
123
Unicorns
4
Acquisitions
1

Team · 17 people

from the firm's website & curated

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Quest Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 88 of 123 portfolio companies

SaaS ×39AI & Machine Learning ×21Enterprise Software ×18Fintech ×18Consumer ×13B2B Marketplaces ×10E-commerce ×9HR Tech ×9

HQs:Singapore×28United States×14Indonesia×7Kazakhstan×6Malaysia×5Canada×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 44 portfolio companies
61%
solo founders
27 of 44 mapped founding teams
61%
repeat founders
of 51 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×272 founders×103 founders×44+ founders×3

Where their founders studiedfrom 50 founders with education data

National University of Singapore ×10NUS Overseas Colleges ×7Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×4Harvard Business School ×3Nanyang Technological University Singapore ×3Singapore Management University ×3Stanford University ×3Harvard University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 43 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×11Engineering ×10Business & Management ×8Economics ×6Finance & Accounting ×5Humanities ×4Law ×3Design & Architecture ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 51 founders with career history

FAZZ Financial Group ×2Independent ×2MakerDAO ×2ShopBack ×2Shopify ×2TAIGER ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×4Techstars ×3Entrepreneur First ×2

1 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 49 with degree data)

Investments · 123 tracked

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Cerebraaicerebraai.aiin𝕏✓ verified

CerebraAI provides software that helps radiologists analyze non-contrast CT (NCCT) brain scans, using generative AI to flag potential abnormalities in brain tissue and deliver fast, readable results.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesPalo Alto, US

Doszhan Zhussupovin

PartnerJames· solo GP

Spikingspiking.comin✓ verified

Spiking offers trading education and investment strategy training focused on insider trading principles for individual traders seeking to build wealth.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSingapore, SG

Dr. Clemen Chiang(Founder & CEO)in

PartnerJames· solo GP

1Fit1fit.appin

1Fit is a fitness subscription app offering access to a wide range of sports and activities—from yoga and CrossFit to tennis, archery, horseback riding, and climbing—across gyms and studios in a city.

ConsumerSports TechWellness & Fitness

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsTMT Investments

42Race42race.comin

42Race offers a white-label platform for running large-scale, gamified fitness and race challenges, with wearable syncing, leaderboards, and engagement features.

GamingMarketing TechSaaSSports TechWellness & Fitness

Zhou Mi(Founder)in

PartnerJames· solo GP

99 Co99.coin𝕏

99.co operates a property marketplace for Southeast Asia, helping home seekers discover residential properties and simplifying the property transaction process.

MarketplacesPropTechSingapore, SG

Darius Cheung(Co-founder, Group CEO, CEO Indonesia)inYan Phun(Co-founder)inConor McLaughlin(Co-founder)inYik (Darius) CheungDominic EeIrvan Areisdhana

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investors500 GlobalAllianz XGolden Gate VenturesVenturra

Ailabsailabs.us

PartnerJames· solo GP

Aimeaime.medin

Aimé is an AI assistant for behavioral-health clinicians that works inside existing web-based EHRs, calendars, inboxes, and payer portals via a browser extension to draft clinical notes, update charts, schedule follow-ups, reply to messages, and prepare payer documentation.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMental Health

PartnerJames· solo GP

American Express Suppliesamericanexpress.comin𝕏

American Express is a financial services company that provides payment solutions, credit cards, and business services to customers and businesses since 1850.

ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York City, US

Co-investorsGrit Capital PartnersLombard Odier

Apartxapartx.co

ApartX is a B2B property-management operating system for short-term rental operators that unifies bookings, pricing, guest communication, digital access, contracts, payments and property management on one platform, using AI agents to automate the guest stay cycle.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaS

PartnerJames· solo GP

Asiadiveacademyasiadiveacademy.comin

Provides diver training, retail of diving equipment, and experience trips for divers in Southeast Asia, alongside initiatives supporting local education, employment, and financing access in Bali.

Impact & Social GoodSports TechBali, ID

PartnerJames· solo GP

Astrillastrill.com𝕏

Astrill VPN is a virtual private network service that encrypts user connections and masks IP addresses to protect privacy on public Wi-Fi networks.

ConsumerCybersecurity

Aveticsavetics.comin

Avetics Global provides professional drone aerial photography, video recording, and inspection services to clients in Singapore and Malaysia.

Data & InfrastructureHardwareIoTRoboticsSingapore, SG

PartnerJames· solo GP

Aviumavium.worldAug 2022 · $2M

Avium is a web3 venture studio that invests in, builds, and co-creates web3 gaming and media experiences, positioning itself as a "Steam and Netflix for Web3." It connects gamers, media consumers, and entrepreneurs with businesses through NFTs, experiences, and its $AVM token.

Crypto & Web3GamingMedia & Entertainment

AlphaKongz(Co-founder)Niteheart(Co-founder)

Co-investorsSaison CapitalEast VenturesMirana Ventures

Bank4bank4.mein

Bank4.me is a web service that lets users submit a single loan application to multiple banks and receive credit within minutes.

FintechSaaS

PartnerJames· solo GP

Billzbillz.uz

PartnerJames· solo GP

Bodyneticbodynetic.comin

Bodynetic provides expert guidance in mental and physical performance centered on movement and kinetic vitality.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Emile Dumont(Founder)in

PartnerJames· solo GP

Burppleburpple.com𝕏

Burpple is a dining discovery app that helps users find restaurants, access deals, and share reviews.

ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSocialSingapore, SG

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsTembusu PartnersNeoteny LabsTriumph

Carousellcarousell.com

Singapore-based operator of a mobile-first online classifieds and secondhand marketplace across Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Siu Rui Quek(Founder)inMarcus Tan(Founder)in

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investors500 Startups VietnamAppWorks VenturesEndeavor CatalystGolden Gate VenturesK3 VenturesRakuten Capital+5 more

Carrocarro.co

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsBeacon VCGMO VenturePartnersSoftBank Vision Fund

checkoutgalacticroam.com

Galactic Roam offers mobile data and connectivity services across multiple countries through destination-specific and regional packages for international travelers.

ConsumerIoTTravel & HospitalitySingapore, SG

PartnerJames· solo GP

Circles Lifecircles.lifein

Circles.Life is a digital telecom provider offering mobile plans with local data, Asia roaming, and unlimited calls to consumers in Singapore.

ConsumerSaaSSingapore, SG

Rameez Ansar(Founder)in

Co-investorsWarburg Pincus

Clocksterclockster.cominDec 2020 · $15.4M

Clockster provides frontline workforce management software that helps businesses with scheduling, time tracking, communication, and performance management for shift-based staff.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSAstana, SG

AYSKYerjan Ryskali(CEO & Co-Founder)inAP

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investors500 GlobalMOST Ventures

Cloudflare Turnstilecloudflare.comin𝕏

Cloudflare provides a global cloud network platform delivering security, performance, and development services through sixty-plus integrated services including SASE, application security, and full-stack development infrastructure.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsSan Francisco, US

Matthew Prince(Founder)inDane Knechtin

Co-investorsApposite CapitalCapitalGEQT VenturesFlagship PioneeringIcon VenturesKhosla Ventures+14 more

Cofabcofab.co

PartnerJames· solo GP

Ctogramctogram.kz

PartnerJames· solo GP

DailyCodaily.co.idin

DailyCo is Indonesia's multi-brand food and beverage platform that owns and operates a portfolio of restaurants and food brands across hundreds of outlets.

B2B MarketplacesFoodTechJakarta, ID

Kelvin Subowo(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.

DBS career pagejobwiz.sg

JobWiz was a Singapore-based applicant tracking system (ATS) for recruitment and hiring, which also advocated for salary range transparency.

HR TechSaaS

Deeldeel.comin𝕏

Deel is a global HR platform that enables businesses to hire, onboard, and manage employees and contractors across borders.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Alex Bouaziz(Founder/CEO)inShuo Wang(Founder/CRO)inAlexandre Bouaziz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ofer Simon(Former Co-Founder)Philippe Bouaziz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardAnish Acharya(Director)in

Co-investorsAlpha Square GroupAltaIR CapitalAmplo VenturesAndreessen HorowitzCoatue ManagementElad Gil+35 more

Dolbomdreamdolbomdream.cominFeb 2024

Dolbomdream develops AI-based digital healthcare products and services built on its proprietary air-pressure ballistocardiography sensor technology.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Jihun Kim(Founder)in

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsLotte Ventures

Download herebit.lyin𝕏

Bitly provides link shortening and QR Code creation tools with click and scan tracking and cross-channel analytics.

AdTechFintechMarketing TechSaaSBrooklyn, US

Co-investorsAt One VenturesGoogle for Startups Accelerator MexicoShip2BSUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALWebb Investment NetworkTechstars

Egisticegistic.kz

Egistic provides software tools for agricultural farms to plan crop production, monitor machinery operations in real-time, manage field data and history, analyze crop conditions via satellite imagery, and facilitate equipment rental and supply purchasing through an integrated marketplace.

AgTechIoTSaaS

Zhandos Kerimkulov(Founder)in

PartnerJames· solo GP

Eknoteknot.me

E-KNOT is a platform for organizing and conducting meetings of property owners in residential complexes, allowing owners to initiate a legally valid meeting starting from 10% of owner initiative.

PropTechSaaS

PartnerJames· solo GP

Elxrelxr.sgin

ELXR is a direct-to-consumer brand offering military-inspired training, events, gear, and technology for individuals seeking to build preparedness in their lives.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSports TechWellness & FitnessSingapore, SG

Steffan Fung(Founder)

PartnerJames· solo GP

Ertherth.app

ERTH offers cash rewards for used and obsolete electronics, providing free doorstep pickup or free Pos Malaysia shipping, along with secure data destruction and on-site e-waste collection boxes for organizations.

Circular EconomyCleantechMarketplacesCyberjaya, MY

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsGobi Partners

Ethisethis.coin𝕏

Ethis is a Shariah-compliant equity crowdfunding platform operating in Malaysia that enables small businesses and startups to raise capital from investors while adhering to Islamic finance principles.

B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3FintechImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesKuala Lumpur, MY

PartnerJames· solo GP

Fairmartfairmart.appinApr 2022 · $1.5M

Fairmart builds products that handle the operational tasks of running a local store, aimed at small businesses.

E-commerceRetail TechSaaSSingapore, SG

Jan Gasparic(CEO)inDaniil Moskovtsov(CTO)in

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstHustle FundSOSVVectr Ventures

Fefifofefifo.coinOct 2021

Fefifo operates a farm-to-shelf regenerative food business built around smart co-farms, providing greenhouse spaces, irrigation, IoT sensors, and hydroponic/aquaponic infrastructure for aspiring farmers.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechIoT

Kelveen Soh(Co-Founder & CEO)in

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsMSW VenturesKB InvestmentRHL Ventures

Firstbase.iofirstbase.ioin𝕏

Firstbase builds an all-in-one business operations platform that automates back office tasks for founders globally, including company incorporation, management, and growth services.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US

Mark Milastsivy(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmino CapitalOyster VenturesStartersHubY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzKleiner Perkins

Forthforth.ai

PartnerJames· solo GP

Freshworksfreshworks.com

Customer and employee experience software for support, sales, marketing and IT teams.

San Mateo, US

Co-investorsAccelCapitalGConnetic VenturesPeak XV PartnersTidemark

Gajigesagajigesa.comin𝕏

GajiGesa provides Earned Wage Access (EWA) that lets employees draw earned salary before payday, along with payroll financing to cover employee wages.

FintechHR Tech

Ade Yuanda Saragihin

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsNext Billion Capital Partners

Garderobgarderob.appMay 2024 · $350K

Garderob is a resale platform for buying and selling stylish secondhand clothing, connecting people with similar styles.

Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces

PartnerJames· solo GP

Glifefoodsglifefoods.com

FoodTech

PartnerJames· solo GP

Gplvaultgplvault.com𝕏

GPL Vault provides access to a library of GPL-licensed WordPress plugins and themes at affordable prices, enabling developers and WordPress users of any budget to use premium digital tools.

B2B MarketplacesDeveloper ToolsE-commerceSaaS

Guruinovatifguruinovatif.idin

GuruInovatif.id is an Indonesian online platform offering teacher training through online courses and interactive webinars with accredited (berJP) certificates, along with learning resources and psychologist-designed student assessments such as Entry Level Assessment (ELA).

EdTech

PartnerJames· solo GP

Haikinihaikini.co

Haikini designs and sells swimwear made for surfing, handmade in small batches in Bali with sun-protective (UPF 15–50++) fabrics.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

PartnerJames· solo GP

Hatchhatch.sgin

Hatch provides employment and skills training programs for underrepresented youth in Southeast Asia, combining digital marketing and web design training with apprenticeship models and real work experience through their in-house media studio serving SME clients.

EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechImpact & Social GoodSingapore, SG

Yeoh Wan Qing(Founder)in

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsFoundation CapitalKleiner Perkins

Hauliohaulio.ioin𝕏

Haulio is a digital container trucking platform that connects trucking and haulage companies across Southeast Asia to move containers efficiently on land.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSingapore, SG

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsITERATIVEiSeed

HEPMILhepmil.com

HEPMIL is a media and entertainment company that creates localized humorous content across Southeast Asia and operates a creator network connecting brands with content creators in the region.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSingapore, SG

KarlAdrian

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsMSW Ventures

Holisticsholistics.ioin𝕏

Holistics builds business intelligence software centered on a code-based, typed semantic layer that stores metric definitions and business meaning so data teams can deliver governed, verifiable self-service analytics on top of cloud data warehouses.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSector Agnostic

HOMA2uhoma2u.com

Homa2u is an online store selling home renovation and interior materials such as tiles, ventilation blocks, decorative mosaics, and overstock building products.

Circular EconomyE-commercePropTech

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsMSW Ventures

Hoolahshopback.com

ShopBack operates a cashback platform, including a browser extension, that lets online shoppers earn real cash back on purchases, travel bookings, and games across participating stores.

ConsumerE-commerceFintech

Shanru Lai(Founder)in

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsiGlobe Partners

ICDSofticdsoft.com𝕏

ICDSoft is a web hosting provider that operates its own servers, network, and software stack paired with a global CDN, offering shared and WordPress hosting with included business email, automated daily backups, and an AI website builder.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Ion Mobilityionmobility.comin

Mobility & Transportation

James ChanJoel Chang

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investors500 GlobalAngelCentralTNBAura

Kamereokamereo.vn

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsGenesia Ventures

Kapitalboostkapitalboost.com

Kapital Boost operates a Shariah-compliant crowdfunding platform in Singapore that connects small and medium-sized enterprises with investors seeking ethical, Islamic finance-focused investments.

B2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesSingapore, SG

PartnerJames· solo GP

Keyreplykeyreply.com

Rezonate (formerly KeyReply) is an AI-powered engagement platform for regulated industries like healthcare, insurance, banking, and government that automates customer interactions through AI voice agents, WhatsApp automation, and multi-channel chat with enterprise-grade compliance controls.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSSingapore, SG

Peiru Teo(Chief Executive Officer)inEric Pallay(Chief Strategy Officer)in

PartnerJames· solo GP

Kiddocarekiddocare.my

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsArtem VenturesGobi PartnersMSW Ventures

Kraverskravers.com

Kravers is a cloud kitchen operator in the Philippines that develops food and delivery-oriented meal products for high-frequency delivery customers ordering at home.

ConsumerFoodTech

PartnerJames· solo GP

Co-investorsFoxmont Capital PartnersKaya Founders

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Quest Ventures made?
Quest Ventures has 123 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does Quest Ventures invest at?
Quest Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Quest Ventures's typical check size?
Quest Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $10M.
What sectors does Quest Ventures focus on?
Quest Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, E-commerce, Fintech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, InsurTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, PropTech, Sports Tech.
Where is Quest Ventures located?
Quest Ventures is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
Who does Quest Ventures co-invest with?
Quest Ventures most often shares deals with 500 Global, MSW Ventures, Golden Gate Ventures, among 184 tracked co-investors.

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Quest Ventures has commented on APAC private capital market opportunities and challenges, noting India's investment potential and Singapore's execution advantages. The firm has also participated in Vietnamese government consultations on structuring a national venture fund, advocating for Fund of Funds and co-investment models with private-sector participation. AI summary

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Managing partner of Quest Ventures James Tan on how he got into the venture capital industry

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