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Validus

Venture debt

Singapore · Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Validus is a financial technology lender focused on addressing the unmet financing needs of small and medium-sized enterprises across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore, it operates SME supply chain financing businesses in Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, offering fast, flexible and accessible financing solutions such as invoice financing, trade finance and vendor financing programs. The firm positions itself as a driver of financial inclusion, empowering small businesses with better access to credit and funding sources to manage cash flow and fuel growth.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 17, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Singapore, SG
Instruments
Debt
Founded
2015
Tracked investments
4
Acquisitions
1

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website
Vikas Nahata· Co-founder and Executive Chairman

Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Validus, focused on the company's growth strategy including strategic acquisitions.

What they invest in

from 2 of 4 portfolio companies

Consumer ×1Fintech ×1Social ×1

HQs:Singapore×1United States×1

Investments · 4 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
The Straits Timesstraitstimes.comin𝕏

Co-investorsAVPN

Validus Capitalvalidusgrp.comin

Validus provides financing solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises and dealers across Southeast Asia.

FintechSingapore, SG

Nikhilesh Goel(Founder)in

Co-investorsGlobal BrainK3 VenturesOpenspace VenturesVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.AddVentures by SCGFMO+3 more

WhatsAppwhatsapp.com𝕏Acquired

WhatsApp is a messaging and calling application that provides text, media, and voice communication services to users across 180+ countries.

ConsumerSocialMenlo Park, US

Jan Koum(Founder)Brian Acton(Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel ClubAvant LabsBarn InvestmentsBlackRockBR AngelsDeutsche Bahn Digital Ventures+20 more

Other

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

NanoQT、米新興と協力

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Validus invest at?
Validus invests at the Seed, Growth stages.
What sectors does Validus focus on?
Validus focuses on Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain.
Where is Validus located?
Validus is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
Who does Validus co-invest with?
Validus most often shares deals with Global Brain, Granite Asia, Openspace Ventures, among 35 tracked co-investors.

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