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TRIVE
Venture capitalSingapore · Pre-Seed–Series A · 13 people tracked
Also known as Trive Capital Management Llc
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Investment thesis
TRIVE positions itself as the connective tissue between Southeast Asia's family-owned industrial conglomerates and its next generation of technology founders, unlocking what it calls 'Family Alpha.' It invests in 'Essential Tech' solving real-world problems, spending three to nine months building conviction before committing. TRIVE Ventures backs seed to Series A startups (USD 1-5M) at the intersection of high-growth tech and social impact, using IMP and IRIS+ frameworks. TRIVE Digital is a licensed, disciplined Web3 vehicle (avg USD 200K, pre-seed to seed) focused on infrastructure, DeFi, and immersive entertainment. TRIVE Growth is an internal venture-build engine co-building companies in themes like future of food and green hydrogen.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 13 people
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2 people who came through TRIVE went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 18 of 47 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×7Data & Infrastructure ×5Fintech ×5Mobility & Transportation ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Cleantech ×3Media & Entertainment ×3Consumer ×2
HQs:Singapore×7United States×3China×1Cambodia×1Vietnam×1
Investments · 47 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAI blast-freezing food technology
Agrimax develops DK-20, an organic bio-based agricultural product derived from proprietary soil bacteria fermentation, designed to enhance crop yield and resilience for farmers globally.
AgTechBiotechSingapore, SG
Carmen provides OBD-based vehicle analytics, predictive maintenance, and AI-powered insights for fleet operators, covering driving behavior analysis, battery and alternator health monitoring, and battery lifecycle prediction.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoTMobility & TransportationSingapore, SG
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+)inKoh Xiao Han(Chief Operating and Commercial Officer)in
BoardOng Tze Boon(Chairman of CHARGE+)
Co-investorsTNBAura
CoderSchool offers technology training programs designed to meet industry needs and international standards, serving learners who seek to develop technical capabilities in Vietnam.
EdTechHo Chi Minh City, VN
Co-investorsCSVE Venture PartnersiSeedITERATIVEMonk's Hill Ventures
Institutional-grade transparent yield infrastructure on XRP Ledger
Co-investorsCrit VenturesDigital Currency Group
No Deposit Bonus Codes Friend is an editorial affiliate website reviewing online casinos and no deposit bonus offers for US players, with team members testing each bonus end-to-end and verifying licensing and terms.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Haven1 is a permissioned yet decentralized EVM Layer 1 blockchain focused on DeFi and real-world assets (RWAs), offering an ecosystem of vetted and audited applications ("hApps") built by verified developers.
Crypto & Web3CybersecurityFintech
Co-investorsTaisu VenturesAnimoca BrandsBlockdaemonKRONOSKronos Research
Hoow Foods develops healthier and more sustainable foods by combining expertise in healthcare, food science, and technology.
FoodTechHealthtechSingapore, SG
Co-investorsCapital Q® Ventures Inc.
Klink is an online rewards platform where users earn cash or crypto by completing partner offers such as trying apps, playing games, taking surveys, and social quests.
AdTechConsumerFintech
Co-investorsCastrum CapitalTDeFiBlockchain Founders Fund
Alibaba operates an AI cloud business that provides infrastructure, model, and application services to customers, with AI revenue reaching RMB 9 billion in the latest quarter and growing triple-digit rates.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingMedia & Entertainment
Eddie Wu(Group CEO)
Co-investorsMonk's Hill VenturesWavemaker PartnersSilverstrand Capital
Streaming service offering Black cultural content.
Woodland Hills, US
Daniel Tanjeloff(Executive Officer, Director)Nathaniel Parker(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardDavid Oyelowo(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBase Venture Management, Inc.Bronze InvestmentsFaculty GroupMaC Venture CapitalOcterra CapitalPolymorphic Capital+3 more
Ali Rami(Founder)inDavid Oyelowo(Founder)Mouloukou Sanoh(Founder)Nate Park(Founder)Nkiru Uwaje(Founder)
Co-investorsBlack OperatorBronze Investments
NettyWorth is an online marketplace for buying, selling, and trading trading card games (TCGs), Pokémon and sports cards, and other collectibles, offering instant buyback options.
Crypto & Web3FintechMarketplaces
July Grullon(Founder)inAlcides Aguasvivas(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcacia Digital HoldingsRayo Capital GroupTDeFiBlockchain Founders Fund
One Click Labs is a research, design, and development studio building web3 applications and blockchain infrastructure, including airdrop campaign trackers and analytics tooling.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Co-investorsYellow Rocks!InfraVia Capital PartnersPSG Equity
ONiON Mobility manufactures electric three-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles and develops battery-swapping infrastructure.
CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationPhnom Penh, KH
Park N Parcel is a logistics provider in Singapore that offers parcel delivery, order tracking, and fulfillment services to e-commerce businesses and enterprises.
CleantechE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSingapore, SG
Bryan See Toh(Founder)inTan Gan Hong(Founder)in
Home and office cleaning service platform (exited)
Co-investorsCrystal Horse Investments
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Shadhin Rasheed(Founder)in
Rising Sea Labs builds blockchain infrastructure centered on "intents," including the Saline Proof of Stake network that lets users and institutions hold and transact digital assets under user-defined rules with native zero-knowledge proof support, and Settlr, a cross-chain settlement system covering BTC, ETH, USDT and USDC.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
RPS builds AI-native crypto infrastructure for on-chain markets on Solana, offering real-time liquidity data, data labeling, and decentralized liquidity management for market makers, AI agents, and protocols.
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsPermanent Ventures
Torram provides institutional-grade Bitcoin infrastructure developed as an open-source project.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Vakeesan Mahalingam(Co-founder & CEO)inLee Raj(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsDraper AssociatesSilvermine CapitalTaisu VenturesBlockchain Founders FundBoost VCDeep Ventures+2 more
Upcode Academy, based in Singapore, offers software that lets creators earn revenue from their social media output.
Media & Entertainment
Shaun ZhangZP (Zhi Peng) LeeZhi Lee
Co-investors500 Global
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Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Jun 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trive Capital Fund V LPLPs: Florida State Board of Administration | 2025 | — | — | 0.87x | 0.00x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has TRIVE made?
- TRIVE has 47 tracked investments.
- What stage does TRIVE invest at?
- TRIVE invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is TRIVE's typical check size?
- TRIVE typically writes checks of $200K – $5M.
- What sectors does TRIVE focus on?
- TRIVE focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Crypto & Web3, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Gaming, Healthtech, HR Tech, Impact & Social Good, IoT, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, SaaS, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is TRIVE located?
- TRIVE is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
- Does TRIVE lead rounds?
- Yes, TRIVE leads investment rounds.
- Who does TRIVE co-invest with?
- TRIVE most often shares deals with Taisu Ventures, TDeFi, Crit Ventures, among 20 tracked co-investors.
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