Wavemaker Impact
Venture capitalSingapore · Pre-Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Wavemaker Partners invests in companies solving meaningful problems with unique, scalable, and defensible solutions across Enterprise, Deep Tech, and Sustainability sectors in Southeast Asia. The firm emphasizes capital-efficient models that build for the long term rather than chasing short-term valuations. It backs entrepreneurs from inception through growth stages, with a particular focus on companies contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals and regional exits.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websiteManaging Partner at Wavemaker Partners, overseeing the firm's strategic direction and culture.
General Partner at Wavemaker Partners who leads investment and portfolio company support initiatives.
Joined Wavemaker in July 2019 and progressed through roles including Chief of Staff and Principal before promotion to Partner. She oversees Platform functions including People, Communications, Finance, Legal, and Portfolio Management, and leads Wavecrest, the firm's non-profit supporting talented youths from underprivileged backgrounds. She established the firm's people philosophy, performance frameworks, and strengthened community networks across the organization and portfolio companies.
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLow-carbon, low-waste packaging system for premium spirits and wine
Southeast Asia-based procurement platform focused on enterprise tail-end spend
B2B platform providing family-owned stores direct access to manufacturers in the Philippines
Pioneers solar mortgage solutions to make Southeast Asia homes sustainable
Addressing Southeast Asia's affordable housing shortage
Transforms long-stay co-living experience in Southeast Asia
Beauty e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia; acquired by LVMH in 2015
Singapore-headquartered SME acquisition platform focused on succession solutions.
Decarbonizes rice cultivation while elevating farmers' well-being in Asia
Defends against financial crimes before they happen
Empowered wholesale and retail SMEs in sales and supply chain management; acquired by Intuit in 2020
Protects enterprises against cyber attacks with offensive security expertise
Powered hyper-personalized customer interactions for enterprises; acquired by 8×8 in 2019
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Wavemaker Impact invest at?
- Wavemaker Impact invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Wavemaker Impact focus on?
- Wavemaker Impact focuses on Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Wavemaker Impact located?
- Wavemaker Impact is headquartered in Singapore, SG.
- Does Wavemaker Impact lead rounds?
- Yes, Wavemaker Impact leads investment rounds.
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