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Validus

Venture debt

Singapore · Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Founded in 2015, Validus is a Singapore-headquartered fintech focused on addressing the unmet financing needs of small and medium enterprises across Southeast Asia. It operates SME supply chain financing businesses in Indonesia (as Batumbu), Singapore, Thailand (as Siam Validus) and Vietnam, offering fast, flexible and accessible financing solutions such as invoice financing and vendor financing programs. The company aims to drive financial inclusion and empower SMEs, and has funded over US$5 billion across its markets.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

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

Team · 1 people

from the firm's website

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 LabsBlackRockDeutsche Bahn Digital VenturesFYNSA Private CapitalHelicap+7 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, K3 Ventures, Openspace Ventures, among 23 tracked co-investors.

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