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Wavemaker Impact

Venture capital

Singapore · Pre-Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked

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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.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
HQ
Singapore, SG
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
AUM
$500M
Tracked investments
13

Team · 4 people

from the firm's website
Paul Santos· Managing Partner

Managing Partner at Wavemaker Partners, overseeing the firm's strategic direction and culture.

Andy Hwang· General Partner

General Partner at Wavemaker Partners who leads investment and portfolio company support initiatives.

Rachel Ng· Partner, People & Platform

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.

Jum Balea· VP for Communications

Vice President for Communications at Wavemaker Partners responsible for media relations and firm communications.

Investments · 13 tracked

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Ecospirits

Low-carbon, low-waste packaging system for premium spirits and wine

Eezee

Southeast Asia-based procurement platform focused on enterprise tail-end spend

GrowSari

B2B platform providing family-owned stores direct access to manufacturers in the Philippines

Helios

Pioneers solar mortgage solutions to make Southeast Asia homes sustainable

Lhoopa

Addressing Southeast Asia's affordable housing shortage

LiveIn

Transforms long-stay co-living experience in Southeast Asia

Luxola

Beauty e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia; acquired by LVMH in 2015

Oneteam

Singapore-headquartered SME acquisition platform focused on succession solutions.

Rize

Decarbonizes rice cultivation while elevating farmers' well-being in Asia

Silent Eight

Defends against financial crimes before they happen

TradeGecko

Empowered wholesale and retail SMEs in sales and supply chain management; acquired by Intuit in 2020

Watchtowr

Protects enterprises against cyber attacks with offensive security expertise

Wavecell

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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