How many investments has TNBAura made?

TNBAura has 54 tracked investments.

What stage does TNBAura invest at?

TNBAura invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.

What is TNBAura's typical check size?

TNBAura typically writes checks of $2M – $10M.

What sectors does TNBAura focus on?

TNBAura focuses on Consumer, Fintech, Sector Agnostic.

Where is TNBAura located?

TNBAura is headquartered in Singapore, SG.

Does TNBAura lead rounds?

TNBAura typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

Who does TNBAura co-invest with?

TNBAura most often shares deals with 500 Global, AC Ventures, Capria Ventures, among 63 tracked co-investors.

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Singapore · Seed–Series B · 21 people tracked

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Southeast Asia's IPO markets are structurally divergent rather than uniformly recovering. Success depends on three concurrent elements: sufficient domestic liquidity, regulatory clarity, and a credible pipeline delivering post-listing growth. The IPO market functions as a lagging indicator of capital market maturity, not economic growth. Regulatory policy and domestic capital formation matter more than global liquidity cycles in determining the trajectory of regional exchanges.

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Seed–Series B

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$2M – $10M

Singapore, SG

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Founded

2015

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Team · 21 people

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Charles Wong· Co-Founder & Managing Partner· Singaporein

Co-founder and Managing Partner leading TNB Aura's venture capital activities across Southeast Asia. He previously founded advisory firm Capital Associates, was a consultant at Booz & Company and an Entrepreneur in Residence at Groupon in Shanghai. He is a Harvard Business School George F. Baker Scholar and a University of New South Wales graduate.

charles@tnbaura.com

Vicknesh R Pillay· Co-Founder & Managing Partner· Singaporein

Founding Partner of TNB Aura, leading the group's sell-side and buy-side initiatives. He began in investment banking before founding and exiting a real estate mezzanine fund and now sits on several company boards. He holds a double degree from Nanyang Technological University and dual MBAs from UCLA Anderson and NUS.

vicknesh@tnbaura.com

David Bonifacio· Managing Partner, Head of Philippines· Philippinesin

Managing Partner covering the Philippines, handling due diligence, deal sourcing and portfolio value creation. He is Founder and CEO of Bridge Southeast Asia, a social impact venture builder, and previously led New Leaf Ventures. He has over 20 years of experience investing in and exiting startups.

david@tnbaura.com

Glen Ramersan· Managing Partner, Head of Indonesia· Indonesiain

Glen Ramersan is a managing partner and Head of Indonesia who, as Co‑Founder and CEO of RoomMe, brings active operator experience and focuses on buy‑side investments and sell‑side exits.

glenramersan@tnbaura.com

Joe Zhang· Partner· Singapore, Singaporein

Partner responsible for research, investment and portfolio management. He previously worked at Fosun RZ Capital investing in growth-stage tech startups in Southeast Asia and has experience in venture building, technology consulting and engineering. He is a top MBA graduate of NUS.

joe@tnbaura.com

El Regina Tajudin· Venture Partner (Malaysia)· Malaysiain

Venture Partner for Malaysia leading business development, partnerships and ecosystem building. With over 20 years in corporate finance and investment banking, she has worked with Sunway, Maybank and Nomura, most recently as Head of Investment Banking Malaysia at Nomura. She is also Malaysia Partner at DC Partners.

Giovani Sugiono· Venture Partner (Indonesia)· Indonesiain

Venture Partner for Indonesia supporting sourcing, partnerships and portfolio value creation. An operator-investor, he began in institutional energy trading and worked at Capsquare Asia Partners before leading businesses across manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, agriculture and real estate as Managing Director of a private family office. He holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry from UT Austin.

Michael ByungSun Hwang· Venture Partner (Korea)· Koreain 𝕏

Venture Partner for Korea and CEO and co-founder of Bigbang Angels, a seed accelerator and early-stage VC firm in Korea and Singapore. With over 20 years in Asia's startup ecosystem, he has participated in more than 130 investments and previously held roles at LG CNS, LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics. He holds a Ph.D. from Konkuk University.

Phuong Pham· Venture Partner (Vietnam)· Vietnamin

Venture Partner for Vietnam with over 20 years of experience in direct investment, M&A, corporate restructuring and portfolio value creation. She has held leadership roles at T&T Group, TTC Agris and Asia Ingredients Group, and earlier worked in banking and securities including HSBC. She holds a Fund Management Certification from Vietnam's State Securities Commission.

Viet Huynh· Venture Partner (Vietnam)

Viet Huynh, former CEO/CFO of Kim Dental and Ivy School, is a founder in healthcare and education who serves as an on-the-ground strategic adviser and bridge to Vietnam's startups.

Ayaka Matsumoto· Corporate Development Manager· Japanin

Corporate Development Manager supporting investor relations and fundraising with Japanese corporates and research on Japan–Southeast Asia dynamics. She previously worked at Accenture Japan and Deloitte Japan and remains a member of Deloitte Japan. She holds a Bachelor of Law from Waseda University.

Charles Teo· Investor· Singaporein

Member of the investment team involved in sourcing, due diligence, executing investments and managing portfolio companies. He was previously a Financial Analyst at Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management and holds a Master of Science in Financial Engineering and a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University.

Cherie Chou· Head of Corporate Development· Singaporein

Head of Corporate Development covering investor relations, fundraising, partnerships and fund strategy. She previously worked at early-stage venture builder and family office Eight Mercatus and holds a degree in Business Management and Information Systems from the University of Queensland.

Ejazz Gaznavi· Finance & Operations Manager· Singaporein

Finance & Operations Manager overseeing finance, fund operations and investor operations including capital calls, distributions and reporting. He previously worked at the CPF Board and BNY Mellon and trained at KPMG and EY. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Singapore Management University.

Elwin John· Fund Operations Associate· Philippinesin

Fund Operations Associate (known as EJ) supporting day-to-day fund operations and infrastructure alongside the Finance and Operations Manager. He previously worked as an Equity Research Analyst at FactSet Philippines and holds a business degree from Far Eastern University.

Elwin John (EJ)· Fund Operations Associate

Fund Operations Associate supporting day-to-day fund operations and infrastructure alongside the Finance and Operations Manager. He began as an Equity Research Analyst at FactSet Philippines before moving into investor relations and depositary operations. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Far Eastern University.

Fareez Tokaran· Human Resource and Administration Manager· Singapore, Singaporein

Human Resource and Administration Manager with over fifteen years of experience in workforce strategy, HR compliance, employee engagement and administrative functions across startup and corporate environments.

Jessie Cruz· Value Creation Analyst· Philippinesin

Value Creation Analyst strengthening core operations and advancing ESG priorities within the fund and across the portfolio, working with portfolio companies on strategic projects from operational improvements to exit readiness. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Management Engineering.

Mat Jirvonn F. Reyes· Research Analyst· Metro Manilain

Research Analyst (known as Voni) leading industry-level research and value-add initiatives to inform investment decisions across Southeast Asia. He previously co-founded food and beverage ventures and graduated Cum Laude from Ateneo de Manila University.

Mat Jirvonn F. Reyes (Voni)· Research Analyst

Research Analyst leading industry-level research to inform the firm's investment decisions across Southeast Asia. He previously co-founded two food and beverage ventures and has experience in finance, healthcare and agriculture. He graduated Cum Laude from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in Information Technology Entrepreneurship.

Natalie Ng· Investor· Singaporein

Member of the investment team leading the end-to-end investment process, including thematic research, sourcing, due diligence and portfolio management. She previously worked in Strategy & Operations at Salesforce ASEAN and graduated from Yale-NUS College with a degree in Global Affairs.

natalie@tnbaura.com

What they invest in

from 33 of 54 portfolio companies

Consumer ×12E-commerce ×9Fintech ×7B2B Marketplaces ×6Logistics & Supply Chain ×5Mobility & Transportation ×4New Materials ×4SaaS ×4

HQs:Singapore×10Indonesia×8Vietnam×7Australia×1Philippines×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 10 portfolio companies

30%

solo founders

3 of 10 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×32 founders×13 founders×44+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with education data

University of Canterbury ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 10 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×2Engineering ×2Finance & Accounting ×2

Investments · 54 tracked

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Acadarenaacadarena.com 𝕏

AcadArena Edu is a platform that gamifies student extracurricular activities, letting students earn rewards for campus events, enter competitions, and connect with peers around shared hobbies such as gaming and anime.

ConsumerEdTechGaming

Co-investorsBlockchain Capital Buko Ventures Emfarsis Hustle Fund ITERATIVE 1k(x)+6 more

AgriAkuagriaku.com in

AgriAku is a technology-enabled agricultural supplies distributor operating across Indonesia, connecting farmers and agricultural businesses with affordable inputs and materials on-demand through an integrated distribution network.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainIndonesia, ID

Irvan Kolonas(Founder)in Danny Handoko(Founder)in

Co-investorsIndogen Capital K3 Ventures K3V Ventures Mandiri Capital Indonesia Alpha JWC Ventures Alto Partners +5 more

Avanseusavanseus.com

Predictive maintenance software for telecommunications, manufacturing, and IoT applications

Co-investorsSEEDS Capital

CarNowcarnow.com.vn in

CarNow is a Vietnamese online platform for browsing and buying new cars, listing vehicles with prices, specifications, color options, and installment financing plans.

E-commerceMarketplacesMobility & Transportation

Charge+chargeplus.com in

CHARGE+ is an integrated EV charging solution provider that supplies, installs and maintains charging points for real estate developers, commercial building managers, and residential property owners.

CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationPropTechSingapore, SG

Goh Chee Kiong(CEO of CHARGE+)in Koh Xiao Han(Chief Operating and Commercial Officer)in

BoardOng Tze Boon(Chairman of CHARGE+)

Co-investorsTRIVE

Colearncolearn.id in 𝕏

CoLearn is an online tutoring service (bimbel) offering live two-way classes in Mathematics and Science (Physics/Chemistry) for students in grades 4 through 12, along with weekly exercises and parent progress reports via WhatsApp.

EdTech

Abhay Saboo(Founder)in

Co-investorsAC Ventures Alpha Wave Global Alter Global Capria Ventures GSV Ventures Leo Capital Ventures +6 more

Ematic Solutionsematicsolutions.com in

Ematic Solutions is a digital marketing consultancy that helps companies adopt and implement marketing technologies and end-to-end services.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Co-investors500 Global AC Ventures Right Click Capital Wavemaker Partners MDI Ventures Walden International

Eratanieratani.co.id in

Eratani offers an integrated agriculture platform for rice farmers in Indonesia, providing farm management support, financing access, quality inputs, crop insurance, and market channels for selling harvests.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesFintechIndonesia, ID

Andrew Soeherman(Founder)Angles Gani(Founder)Kevin Juan Tanggo Laksono(Founder)

Co-investorsAgFunder SBI Ven Capital Ascend Orvel Early Stage Fund I Private Clay Capital

Finhayfinhay.com.vn in

Finhay is a Vietnamese digital finance platform, founded in 2017, that lets individuals invest and manage their assets through a mobile app.

FintechHanoi, VN

Minh Tri Do(Founder)inHuy Nghiem(Founder)Nghiem Xuan Huy(Founder)

Co-investorsDo Ventures Management, Llc H2 Ventures Insignia Ventures Partners Openspace Ventures IVC Thien Viet Securities

GIMOgimo.vn in

Gimo is a comprehensive employee benefits platform for Vietnamese workers offering early wage access (up to 60% of earned income), salary advances, phone top-ups, buy-now-pay-later shopping, points-based rewards, and expense tracking.

FintechHR TechHanoi, VN

Quan Nguyen(Founder)inNguyen Anh Quan(Founder)Nguyen Ngoc(Founder)Nguyen Van Ngoc(Founder)

Co-investorsIntegra Partners Resolution Ventures Y Combinator Alibaba Group

Gowithgushgowithgush.com in

Gush produces interior paint products with air-purifying, anti-mold, and anti-bacterial properties designed for residential consumers.

CleantechConsumerNew Materials

Gushgush.earth in

Gush produces interior paints with air-purifying, anti-mould, and anti-bacterial properties designed for residential use.

CleantechConsumerNew Materials

Ryan Lim(Founder)in

Co-investorsElev8.vc TRIREC

Inveskogetinvesko.com

Fintech platform helping a new generation of investors build wealth in the Philippines

Co-investorsFoxmont Capital Partners Kaya Founders

Ion Mobilityionmobility.com in

Mobility & Transportation

James ChanJoel Chang

Co-investors500 Global AngelCentral Quest Ventures

Luna POSlunapos.id in

LunaPOS is a point-of-sale and back-office management system for retail and multi-outlet businesses, providing inventory management, accounting, analytics, and customer data tools.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechSaaS

Irianto Siah(Founder)in

Co-investors1982 Ventures

Niberniber.tech in

Niber Technologies develops electrospun nanofiber membranes that are ultra-breathable, waterproof, and PFAS-free for use in consumer textiles, professional and defense workwear, and industrial applications such as filtration, automotive, and construction.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew MaterialsSingapore, SG

Co-investorsADB Ventures Foxmont Capital Partners

Nibertexnibertex.com in

Niber Technologies develops PFAS-free nanofiber membranes using a patented electrospinning process that produces ultra-fine polymer fibers at industrial scale.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials

Co-investorsFoxmont Capital Partners

NuuNnuun.tech

IndiHome SMART is an add-on managed smart home service for IndiHome subscribers, offering home security solutions with device guarantees, free device upgrades after two years, and cloud storage under a monthly subscription.

ConsumerHardwareIoT

ODNodn.vn

ODN is an official partner of 1688 and Taobao in Vietnam that handles formal ("chính ngạch") importing of goods from China, providing full documentation including contracts, invoices, VAT, CO Form E, and customs declarations.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainHưng Yên, VN

ORAora.group in

ORA is a digital health and wellness company offering telehealth and hybrid (virtual and in-person) consultations for chronic conditions, weight management, reproductive health, and aesthetics.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSingapore, SG

Co-investorsAntler Foxmont Capital Partners Gobi Partners

PEXXpexx.com 𝕏

PEXX combines stablecoins with regulated financial infrastructure to offer borderless USD banking, enabling users to hold, spend, and transfer money globally via blockchain-based accounts.

ConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechSaaS

Co-investorsAntler Kadan Capital LongHash Ventures

Prismplusprismplus.sg

PRISM+ manufactures and sells smart air conditioning units under the PRISM NEO brand, featuring energy efficiency, air purification, and app-based control for residential customers in Singapore.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardwareIoTSingapore, SG

Propzypropzy.vn

Southeast Asia's only full stack real estate transaction platform

Ralaliralali.com in 𝕏

Ralali is an Indonesian B2B digital platform offering solutions for businesses to expand their market, access financing, source products from vendors, and grow through an agent and reseller network.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFintech

Joseph Aditya(Founder)in

Co-investorsArbor Ventures DG Daiwa Ventures DG Ventures, Inc.Qualgro Z Venture Capital AddVentures by SCG +2 more

Rockmedicalasiarockmedicalasia.com

RockMedical develops and manufactures healthcare, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and personal-care products, including OTC medications, skincare, nutrition products, and women's health devices such as early pregnancy detection.

ConsumerFemTechHealthtechSingapore, SG

Salmonsalmon.ph in

Salmon is a consumer finance app offering credit, loans, and savings products through a single mobile app for Filipino consumers, including underbanked and unbanked adults.

ConsumerDigital HealthFintechManila, PH

Pavel Fedorov(Founder)inGeorge Chesakov(Founder)Raffy Montemayor(Founder)

Co-investorsADQ International Finance Corporation Antler FJ Labs

Supersuperapp.id in

SuperApp is a mobile shopping platform that enables users to browse, purchase, and receive deliveries through a single app.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSurabaya, ID

Michael Rendy Tanuwidjaja(Founder)in Steven Wongsoredjo(Founder)inMichael Rendy(Founder)

Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Y Combinator Alpha JWC Ventures Amasia B Capital Group Bee Partners +7 more

T&C Logisticst-clogistics.com.vn

TCWT is a Vietnamese company providing warehouse storage, warehouse leasing, and freight/logistics services, with over 25,000 m2 of warehouse space in Ho Chi Minh City.

Logistics & Supply ChainHo Chi Minh City, VN

Co-investorsCapria Ventures

Techcooptechcoop.vn in

TechCoop operates a validated supplier network for agricultural sourcing across Southeast Asia (ASEAN+), vetting producers on financial, physical, and delivery criteria and managing order execution, quality checks, and payments for buyers.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsAppWorks Ventures AVV Capria Ventures 500 Global AppWorks Ethos Fund

Tjufootjufoo.com

Tjufoo is an agency that provides brand-growth services to local brands, including branding, growth marketing, product development, supply chain, and operations.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketing Tech

Co-investorsVenturra

TradeGeckotradegecko.com

오토브릿지 (AutoBridge) is an email-based used-car dealer that helps buyers find candidate vehicles matching their budget, use case, fuel type, and passenger needs, and also handles vehicle purchasing and basic inspection consultations.

ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & Transportation

Bradley Priest(Founder)inCameron PriestinCarl Thompson

Co-investors500 Global Golden Gate Ventures Jungle Ventures Openspace Ventures Perennial Partners Wavemaker Impact +3 more

Vnshopvnshop.vn

VNSHOP operates an online shopping website owned by VNSHOP Joint Stock Company and developed by VNPAY.

E-commerceHanoi, VN

VUIHOCvuihoc.vn

VUIHOC is an online learning platform in Vietnam offering courses in subjects such as Math and Vietnamese language for primary and secondary school students, taught by experienced teachers.

EdTech

LAM DO(Founder)inDo Minh Thu(Founder)Do Ngoc Lam(Founder)Lam Do(Founder)

Co-investorsColopl Next DBJ Capital Do Ventures Management, Llc Vulpes Ventures

Zenyumzenyum.com

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 Ventures RTP Global Tq Ventures Llc FEBE Ventures L Catterton SEEDS Capital

Zipmexzipmex.com 𝕏

Zipmex publishes articles and guides about cryptocurrency, covering topics such as price forecasts, NFT marketplaces, crypto security, and investment trends.

Crypto & Web3Media & Entertainment

Co-investorsBank of Ayudhya Jump Capital Krungsri Finnovate Plan B Media

Zuzuzuzuhospitality.com

ZUZU Hospitality provides property management software and revenue management tools for independent hotels, combining automated pricing, distribution across OTAs, and reservation management with human expertise.

PropTechSaaSTravel & HospitalitySingapore, SG

Co-investorsAC Ventures Golden Gate Ventures Latin Leap NSG Ventures Vulpes Ventures Wavemaker Partners +2 more

Other

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

Ai HealthAi Health VietnamColearn IndonesiaEquator Renewables Renewable Energy Project DeveloperHorizonIon Mobility SingaporeIonmobilityLUNANuun Simple Smart LivingOra SingaporePowerCredPRISM+RéviRockMedicalSuper IndonesiaT&CTeko-VN ShopTnclog

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

From Korean Roots to Global Impact: Niber Technologies Brings PFAS-Free Nano Membrane to a Market Under Regulatory Pressure

Niber · globenewswire.com · Aug 5, 2026

Salmon raises $100m to fuel Philippines expansion

Salmon · fintech.global · Apr 21, 2026

Indonesian Startup Eratani Raises $6.2M to Scale Farmer-Centric Agtech Amid National Food Security Drive

Eratani · arabfounders.net · May 4, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has TNBAura made?: TNBAura has 54 tracked investments.
What stage does TNBAura invest at?: TNBAura invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What is TNBAura's typical check size?: TNBAura typically writes checks of $2M – $10M.
What sectors does TNBAura focus on?: TNBAura focuses on Consumer, Fintech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is TNBAura located?: TNBAura is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
Does TNBAura lead rounds?: TNBAura typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does TNBAura co-invest with?: TNBAura most often shares deals with 500 Global, AC Ventures, Capria Ventures, among 63 tracked co-investors.

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