Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group
Venture capitalChatswood · Seed–Growth · 24 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Sapien Group is a pan-APAC financial group that began as Sapien Ventures in Silicon Valley with a focus on fintech, blockchain, online digital marketplaces and artificial intelligence. Over time it has grown across multiple asset classes and geographies, spanning Australasia, the USA, Southeast Asia and Greater China. The firm emphasizes market-leading returns for investors and partners, citing strong venture fund growth and public equity performance, and now oversees combined assets under management—including cooperative joint-venture funds—exceeding AUD 4.3 billion.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 24 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 6 of 8 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×3EdTech ×3Marketplaces ×3Crypto & Web3 ×2Fintech ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Enterprise Software ×1Future of Work ×1
HQs:India×2Australia×1United States×1
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAirtasker is a community marketplace platform connecting people who need tasks completed with independent workers available to perform those tasks.
MarketplacesAustralia, AU
Co-investorsBlack Sheep CapitalChannel 4 VenturesExto PartnersFull Circle Venture CapitaliHeartMedia
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplaces
Elaine StarkeyMyleeta Aga Williams(CEO International, upGrad)
BoardRonnie Screwvala(Chairperson & Co-founder – upGrad)
Co-investorsFive V Capital
Mudrex is a cryptocurrency trading platform that enables users to buy, sell, and trade 650+ digital assets including Bitcoin, altcoins, and Web3 tokens in Indian Rupees.
Crypto & Web3FintechBengaluru, IN
Edul Patel(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsArkam VenturesBetter CapitalCapria VenturesIncrypt BlockchainVentureSouqWoodstock Fund+10 more
Ripple builds blockchain-based financial infrastructure to enable cross-border value transfer and payment solutions for enterprises, governments, and financial institutions.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US
Ryan Fugger(Founder)Christian Larsen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)David Schwartz(Director)inBradley Garlinghouse(Executive Officer)
BoardYoung Guo(Director)Doug Chertok(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalAbstract VenturesAurum Venture PartnersAvant Global LLCCamp One VenturesCastle Island Ventures+20 more
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 ScrewvalainMayank KumarinPhalgun Kompalliin
Co-investorsETS Strategic CapitalKaizenvestIFCTemasek
upGrad GSP operates a B2B marketplace connecting international educational institutions with recruitment partners to help students find and apply to overseas study programs.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkMarketplacesSaaS
Ronnie Screwvala(Chairperson & co-founder)Elaine Starkey(Founder)in
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Global Study PartnersInvestfit
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsGSP Academy (globalstudypartners.com)acq. by upGrad
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Mudrex · mudrex.com · Jul 17, 2026
Ripple Labs · finance.yahoo.com · Jul 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group made?
- Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group has 8 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group invest at?
- Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group focus on?
- Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Marketplaces, SaaS.
- Where is Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group located?
- Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group is headquartered in Chatswood, AU.
- Who does Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group co-invest with?
- Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group most often shares deals with Channel 4 Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), Lightspeed Venture Partners, among 32 tracked co-investors.
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