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Validus

Venture debtoperating company · company profile

Singapore · Seed–Growth · 1 people tracked

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Validus operates a digital SME financing platform focused on addressing the unmet financing needs of small and medium enterprises across Southeast Asia. Using data analytics and AI, it channels growth financing from individual and institutional investors to underserved SMEs. Founded in 2015, the firm has disbursed over US$1 billion across more than 50,000 loans in Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand. It is licensed by regulators including the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Indonesia's OJK, and Thailand's SEC, and pursues both organic growth and strategic acquisitions to expand its loan book and customer base.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 6, 2026.

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

Team · 1 people

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What they invest in

from 2 of 4 portfolio companies

Consumer ×1Fintech ×1Social ×1

HQs:Singapore×1United States×1

Investments · 4 tracked

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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

Co-investorsOpenspace VenturesFMOVertex Ventures

Whatsapp Communitywhatsapp.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+8 more

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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 Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures, Helicap, Openspace Ventures, among 21 tracked co-investors.

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