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SEEDS Capital

Government fund

Singapore · Pre-Seed–Series A

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Investment thesis

SEEDS Capital catalyses private-sector investment into promising early-stage, Singapore-based technology startups with global market potential. It operates a co-investment model, matching capital alongside identified co-investment partners under the Startup SG Equity scheme. For general tech, it invests up to S$2 million per startup (7:3 up to the first S$250,000, then 1:1); for deep tech, up to S$12 million per startup with tiered ratios. It targets strategic industries including advanced manufacturing and engineering, health and biomedical sciences, urban solutions and sustainability, and emerging areas such as agritech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing and space technologies.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
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$250K – $12M
HQ
Singapore, SG
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2001
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
42
Acquisitions
2

What they invest in

from 39 of 42 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×14Deep Tech ×11Healthtech ×9Advanced Manufacturing ×8Climate Tech ×8SaaS ×7AgTech ×6Biotech ×6

HQs:Singapore×31Canada×1New Zealand×1United States×1

Investments · 42 tracked

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By year:2026 · 12025 · 22024 · 32023 · 52021 · 62020 · 72019 · 42017 · 129 dated

Acktecacktec.com✓ verified

ACKTEC Technologies builds an immersive learning platform with a learning management system (LMS) that tracks learning progress through data analytics, e-assessments, and e-certificates.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSSingapore, SG

Co-investorsEduSpaze

Cialfocialfo.coinMay 2019 · $3M✓ verified

Cialfo is a platform for college and career exploration used by high school students, counselors, parents, and university recruiters to guide the college search and selection process.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSSingapore, SG

Rohan Pasari(Co-Founder & CEO)inStanley Chia(Co-Founder)inWilliam Hund(Co-founder & Head of Product)in

Co-investorsDLF VentureAlto PartnersJanuary CapitalSEEK InvestmentsTiger Global ManagementBisk Ventures

X0PAx0pa.comin✓ verified

X0PA AI is an AI and machine learning SaaS platform for recruitment and talent acquisition, using data-driven matching to make hiring decisions more objective and reduce bias.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSSingapore, SG

Nina Alag Suri(Founder)in

BoardDr Jussi Keppo(Co-Founding Advisor)in

Co-investorsICCP Venture PartnersAI8 Ventures

Ackcioackcio.comin𝕏Sep 2021

Ackcio builds wireless monitoring systems and devices for industrial and geotechnical operations, used above ground and below ground to increase safety, manage risk, and monitor critical infrastructure.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTSingapore, SG

Mobashir Mohammad(Co-founder and CEO)inNimantha Baranasuriya(Co-founder and Non-Executive Director)inKenny Wang(COO)in

Co-investorsAngelCentralEntrepreneur FirstFoundamentalSGInnovateWavemaker PacificWavemaker Partners+1 more

Alienaaliena.sgApr 2024

Aliena develops electric propulsion systems, including Hall thrusters and hollow cathodes, for commercial, government, and research satellites.

Deep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace TechSingapore, SG

Jian Wei Mark LiminMark Lim(Co-founder & CEO)inGeorge-Cristian Potrivitu(Co-founder & CTO)in

Co-investors500 GlobalWavemaker PartnersPaspalis

Alterpacksalterpacks.cominJan 2023

AlterPacks manufactures sustainable food packaging containers made from plant-fibre agricultural by-products, capable of withstanding extreme temperatures from -18°C to 260°C.

Circular EconomyFoodTechNew MaterialsSingapore, SG

Shu Hui Chen(Founder & Chef)

Co-investorsEarth Venture Capital

Auristoneauristone.comin

Auristone builds an epigenomic database focused on Asian cohorts and diseases to enable drug and biomarker discoveries.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsElev8.vc

Avanseusavanseus.comJan 2019 · $1.3M

Predictive maintenance software for telecommunications, manufacturing, and IoT applications

Co-investorsTNBAura

BotSyncbotsync.coJun 2020

Botsync develops mobile robots for warehouse and industrial automation.

Nikhil Venkatesh(Founder)inRahul Nambiar(Founder)in

Co-investorsAppWorks VenturesBetatron Venture GroupCapital2BGenesis Alternative VenturesITERATIVELocus Ventures+1 more

Child Health Imprintschildhealthimprints.com𝕏Oct 2019

Child Health Imprints develops IoT devices and AI-driven predictive analytics software for neonatal intensive care units, including a bedside surveillance device (NEO), a NICU workflow platform (iNICU), and a post-discharge child growth tracking product (iCHR).

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSingapore, SG

Harpreet Singh(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ravneet Kaurin

Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)HealthXCapitalSaltagen VenturesUCeed Funds

Entropica Labsentropicalabs.comin

Entropica Labs is a quantum computing software company building the infrastructure layer between quantum hardware and applications, with tools for quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing.

Deep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareQuantum ComputingSingapore, SG

Tommaso Demarie(CEO)inEwan Munro(CTO)in

Co-investorsElev8.vcEntrepreneur FirstLIFTTSUTD Venture Holdings Pte. Ltd.Wavemaker PartnersCerraCap Ventures+1 more

Equatorial Space Systems Pte Ltdequatorialspace.comin𝕏Mar 2023

Equatorial Space develops modular, low-cost space launch vehicles powered by proprietary hybrid rocket engine technology using HTP and HRF-1 propellant.

Deep TechHardwareSpace TechSingapore, SG

Co-investorsE8 AngelsElev8.vcRSJ Investments SICAV a.s.Techstars

Gevmegevme.com

Gevme is an omnichannel event management platform that provides registration, onsite check-in, virtual, mobile app, business matching, and event data tools for professional conference organisers and business event planners.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSingapore, SG

Groundupgroundup.aiinApr 2025 · $4.3M

Groundup.ai provides AI-powered predictive maintenance solutions for industrial equipment and machinery, helping enterprises across manufacturing, maritime, defense, and aerospace reduce downtime and optimize operations.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSSingapore, SG

Leon Lim🚀(Founder)inAlex (Groundup) Wong(Founder)in

Co-investorsTin Men CapitalWavemaker Partners

Hummingbirdhummingbird-tech.comMay 2021

OLG Machinery, founded in 2008, trades new and certified used industrial spare parts and machinery, serving U.S. companies operating across North and South America with a focus on Mexico.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Ally Bridge GroupAltium CapitalAmgen VenturesDroia VenturesFrazier Healthcare Partners+2 more

Hummingbird Biosciencehummingbirdbioscience.comin𝕏May 2021

Hummingbird Bioscience is a precision biotherapeutics company developing a pipeline of novel targeted therapies for cancer, using proprietary drug discovery technologies and platforms.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtech

Piers Ingram(Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder, Executive Director)inJerome Boyd-Kirkup(Chief Scientific Officer, Co-Founder)inKonrad Paszkiewicz(Chief Technology Officer)inKwek Kon Yew(Chief Medical Officer)Dipti Thakkar(Chief Operating Officer)in

Co-investorsAltium CapitalClavystBioDecheng CapitalDroia VenturesFrazier Life SciencesKiwoom Investment+6 more

Hydroleaphydroleap.cominJul 2023

Hydroleap develops electrochemical water treatment technology that replaces traditional chemical-intensive processes for wastewater treatment across industries including data centers, food and beverage production, and pharmaceuticals.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCleantechClimate TechEnergySingapore, SG

Mohammad Sherafatmand(CEO)in

Co-investors500 GlobalCultiv8 Funds ManagementEntrepreneur FirstGlobal BrainUntroD CapitalWavemaker Partners+1 more

Krosslinkerkrosslinker.cominNov 2020

Krosslinker develops aerogel-based materials for thermal insulation, including cooling paints, composite boards, and silica aerogel powders.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsSingapore, SG

Gayathri Natarajan(CEO)inElmira Soghrati(Cofounder)inMahesh Nathan(Cofounder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalADB VenturesEntrepreneur FirstThird Derivative

MicroSecusec.ioinJan 2021

MicroSec provides Security by Design at the edge for IoT, IIoT, and OT devices and networks, protecting unmanaged and constrained devices from zero-day attacks and intrusions while establishing chains of trust from device to cloud.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTSingapore, SG

Vishram Mishra(Founder)inMagzhan Ikram(Founding CTO)in

Co-investorsCrane Venture PartnersEntrepreneur FirstPix Vine CapitalWavemaker PartnersMassMutual VenturesSparkLabs Global Ventures

MiyaHealthmiyahealth.comin

Technology platform designed to improve healthcare access, reduce costs and waste, and enhance coordination between patients, providers, and payors.

Bevan Cheong(Founder)Ramesh Rajentheran(Founder)Shirley Ah Hee(Founder)

Co-investorsElev8.vcCentral Capital VenturaElev8 Venture PartnersHealthXCapital

Movel Aimovel.aiinJan 2023

Movel.ai develops robotic navigation systems and fleet management software, combining hardware and software to enable autonomous operations for businesses.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSingapore, SG

Abhishek Gupta(CEO)inHaoyu Bai(Cofounder)inCatherine Teoin

Co-investors500 GlobalEntrepreneur First

Mushroom Materialmushroommaterial.cominAug 2024

Mushroom Material develops sustainable packaging materials from mycelium.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsAuckland, NZ

Shaun Seaman(CEO)inJotinder Singh(CO)inPaul Guinibert(CTO)in

Co-investorsTechstarsWavemaker PartnersIcehouse Ventures

Novadenovade.netin𝕏

Novade provides field management software that digitizes jobsite operations, captures site data, and applies AI to analyze performance and risks for construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities, and industrial projects.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaSSingapore, SG

Denis Branthonne(Founder)in

Co-investorsFoundamentalWavemaker PartnersWind Venture

Nuevocornuevocor.comin

Nuevocor is a biotechnology company developing gene therapy treatments for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSingapore, SG

Brian Burke(Co-Founder and Advisor)inMark Kay(Co-Founder and Advisor)Colin Stewart(Co-Founder and Advisor)Yann Chong Tan(Co-Founder and Advisor)inMonica Shah(Chief Medical Officer)inAl Gianchetti(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAngelini VenturesKurma PartnersBoehringer Ingelheim Venture FundClavystBioHighlight Capital

Peptobioticspeptobiotics.cominApr 2024

Peptobiotics designs synthetic antimicrobial peptides intended to treat bacterial infections in farm animals.

AgTechBiotechSingapore, SG

Jonathan Bester(CEO)in

Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstSeventure PartnersThe Yield Lab Asia PacificGrainCorp VenturesThe Yield Lab

Polybeepolybee.coinFeb 2026 · $4.3M

Polybee builds autonomous drone fleets and AI vision systems to provide real-time crop monitoring and precision pollination for fresh produce growers.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics

Siddharth Jadhav(Founder)in

Co-investorsElev8.vcPaspalis

Preferprefer.coffeein

Prefer is a fermentation-based food technology company that recreates coffee and cocoa flavors and ingredients threatened by climate change.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechSingapore, SG

Jake Berber(Founder)inDing Jie Tan(CTO)inDJ Tan

Co-investors500 GlobalAt One VenturesBetter Bite VenturesEntrepreneur FirstForge Ventures

Protengaprotenga.cominJul 2020 · $1.6M

Protenga develops technology-driven insect farming systems using Black Soldier Flies to produce sustainable protein for animal feed and pet nutrition while converting food waste into valuable nutrients.

AgTechCircular EconomyFoodTech

Co-investorsThe Yield Lab Asia PacificThe Yield Lab

Qritiveqritive.comin𝕏

Qritive develops AI-based software for pathology to support cancer diagnosis, serving pathologists, researchers, and healthcare providers.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSingapore, SG

Aneesh Sathe(CEO)inKaveh Taghipour(CTO)in

Co-investorsCrane Venture PartnersEntrepreneur FirstExfinity VenturesPix Vine CapitalMassMutual Ventures

Seeds Capitalseedscapital.sginJun 2020

SEEDS Capital is a government-appointed fund manager for Singapore's Startup SG Equity scheme that co-invests with private sector partners in deep tech startups.

Deep TechSector AgnosticSingapore, SG

Co-investorsBlue InCube VenturesAngelHubMonk's Hill Ventures

SepPure Technologiesseppure.cominFeb 2023 · $12M

SepPure Technologies develops nano-filtration membrane technology that replaces conventional energy-intensive chemical separation processes, reducing solvent use, energy consumption, and emissions.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsSingapore, SG

Mohammad Farahani(CEO)inAmir Hooshang Taheri(Founding CTO)in

Co-investors500 GlobalEntrepreneur FirstThomas JamesUntroD CapitalSOSV

SG Envirosg-enviro.comin

SG Enviro provides industrial water and wastewater management solutions using an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) approach, covering design, build, retrofitting, and operation of treatment, reclamation, sludge, biogas, and energy recovery systems.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechDeep TechSingapore, SG

Guah Eng Hock(Founder)in

Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures Ag

Shiok Meatsshiokmeats.comin𝕏Acquired

Shiok Meats grows shrimp and other seafood through cellular agriculture, cultivating animal tissue in laboratories rather than harvesting from wild or farmed sources.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTechHealthtechSingapore, SG

Ling Ka Yi(Founder)inSandhya Sriram(CEO)in

Co-investorsBig Idea VenturesEntrepreneur FirstSustainable Food VenturesVegInvestY CombinatorAera VC+24 more

Sleeksleek.cominNov 2020 · $4M

Sleek offers accounting software combined with certified accountants to help entrepreneurs and small businesses manage company registration, cash flow, tax planning, and compliance.

FintechLegalTechSaaSSingapore, SG

Adrien Barthel(Managing Director of Australia & Co-founder)inJulien Labruyere(CEO & Co-founder)in

Co-investorsJungle VenturesWhite Star Capital

Sleekonsleek.comin𝕏Nov 2020 · $4MAcquired

Sleek provides AI agents that understand and interact with webpages to help users find and apply coupons, view cashback deals, and access product-level pricing information across millions of retailers.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechToronto, CA

Adam MacEachern(Founder)inDaniel Baum(Founder)inPalmer McCutcheon(CTO)inAdrien Barthel(Founder)Julien Labruyere(Founder)Julien Labruyere Adrien Barthel(Founder)

Co-investorsHyde Park Venture PartnersOlive Tree CapitalWhite Star CapitalY CombinatorAntlerDorm Room+5 more

Sleeksleektext.comNov 2020 · $4M

Sleektext is a news and information platform dedicated to World of Warcraft coverage, offering game updates, player guides, strategies, and tournament information to WoW players globally.

GamingMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsBAM VenturesDorm RoomStartXArkStream CapitalBig Brain HoldingsBinance Labs+7 more

Transcelestial Technologiestranscelestial.comin𝕏Dec 2017

Transcelestial provides laser-based free-space optics (FSO) communications hardware for restoring network connectivity after disasters, offered as a portable, self-contained kit.

Cloud ComputingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSpace TechSingapore, SG

Rohit Jha(CEO)inMohammad Danesh(CTO)in

BoardYuichiro Hikosaka

Co-investors500 GlobalAirTree VenturesBeyond Earth VenturesCapria VenturesChampion Hill VenturesEntrepreneur First+11 more

TreeDotsthetreedots.comin𝕏Nov 2021 · $11M

TreeDots operates a food ecosystem that connects suppliers with businesses to sell excess or imperfect food inventory at reduced prices, aiming to cut food loss.

Circular EconomyFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSingapore, SG

Nicholas Lim(Founder)in

Co-investorsKickstart VenturesAmasiaEast Ventures

twoplus fertilitytwoplusfertility.cominSeed

Two Plus Fertility is a fertility and reproductive health service or platform.

Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerFemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessSingapore, SG

Prusothman Raja(Founder)inBenjamin Tee(Founder)inAparajita Hariharan(Senior Manager - Operations)Adriena Lim(Head of Brand \u0026 Content)Qinny Chua(Vice President of Growth)

Co-investorsAnthro VenturesGolden Gate VenturesKube VCY CombinatorBamboo Capital PartnersJosh Hannah+4 more

VFlowTechvflowtech.cominMay 2025 · $20.5M

VFlowTech develops PowerCube vanadium flow battery energy storage systems for commercial, industrial, grid and distributed generation applications in the renewable energy market.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareSingapore, SG

Avishek Kumar(CEO)inArjun Bhattarai(CTO)in

Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstUntroD CapitalWavemaker PartnersAntares Ventures Pte. Ltd.Granite AsiaMOL PLUS+1 more

Zenyumzenyum.comJun 2021 · $40M

Zenyum manufactures and sells direct-to-consumer oral care products including invisible braces, electric toothbrushes, teeth whitening kits, water flossers, and toothpaste.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechSingapore, SG

Co-investorsPartech VenturesRTP GlobalTNBAuraTq Ventures LlcFEBE VenturesL Catterton

Zenyumzenyum.sgNov 2019 · $40M

Zenyum is a consumer dental brand offering oral care and "Smile Cosmetics" products, including invisible braces/aligners, sonic toothbrushes, whitening strips, toothpaste, and flossing products.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessSingapore, SG

Co-investorsL CattertonRTP GlobalPeak XV PartnersFEBE VenturesSequoia Capital

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has SEEDS Capital made?
SEEDS Capital has 42 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does SEEDS Capital invest at?
SEEDS Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is SEEDS Capital's typical check size?
SEEDS Capital typically writes checks of $250K – $12M.
What sectors does SEEDS Capital focus on?
SEEDS Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Quantum Computing, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
Where is SEEDS Capital located?
SEEDS Capital is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
Does SEEDS Capital lead rounds?
SEEDS Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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