Accelerating Asia: Unlocking Potential.

“Our guiding belief is entrepreneurs are one of humanity’s greatest catalysts for positive change”

Extending our Impact with Pledge 1%

Accelerating Asia has pledged 1 per cent of the General Partner’s carry in VC Fund II to corporate philanthropy through Pledge 1%, a global movement to inspire, education and empower every company to be a force for good.

Through this pledge, 1 per cent of the General Partner’s profits from Fund II will be committed to the development of more initiatives that support early-stage entrepreneurs solving important problems around the region. With the pledge, we will join the 10,000 members in 100 countries including the likes of Salesforce, Twilio, Canva to ignite half a billion dollars in new philanthropy.

If you want to join Accelerating Asia as an investor and to pledge 1%, reach out to talk us to talk about investing alongside us.

Impact at Accelerating Asia

Accelerating Asia’s core business and investments are conducted and measured according to global standards. At Accelerating Asia, we see impact as using investment capital and supporting startups that have a positive impact on society. Our approach includes environmental, social and corporate governance and creating inclusive tech ecosystems.

Accelerating Asia’s investments fall under one or more of the following themes:

Stronger Communities
Solutions that enable more resilient connected and sustainable communities.

Equal Opportunity
Solutions that reduce income, access and opportunity inequalities.

Adaptive Industries
Solutions that improve capabilities of industries to adapt to fast-changing world through business model and technology innovations.

A snapshot of our portfolio

40% of our portfolio companies are female co-founded

50% of Accelerating Asia’s leadership team and General Partners are women

80% startups that directly address a Sustainable Development Goal

Startups employ over 800 people

10+ countries represented

Our Portfolio Companies Embed Impact into Business Operations

Invest in the Future

Accelerating Asia actively works with angel investors, Family Offices, VCs and other institutional investors who are looking to invest in startups that are creating sustainable social impact.

Accelerating Asia and the Sustainable Development Goals

Accelerating Asia is committed to furthering the sustainable development goals and uses the SDGs to frame our approach to impact. A number of our investments cover multiple SDGs and as a company, we focus on the following

Accelerating Asia proudly advocates for a diverse and inclusive tech ecosystem that is safe for everyone. We have adopted the Model Code of Conduct and have appointed a Gender Advisory Committee to better support our efforts. Accelerating Asia’s approach to gender lens investing focusses not only on investment opportunities for more female led businesses but also supporting startups that serve a primarily female audience or that operate in industries where supply chain actors are often underserved women.

By investing in game-changing entrepreneurs and supporting a vibrant investor ecosystem, we are committed to enabling sustainable business that contributes to the economic growth in the region.

Accelerating Asia works with startups, investors, corporates and governments to foster business innovation in the region.

Accelerating Asia champions startups, programs and policies that reduce inequalities in the region.

Accelerating Asia works across all sectors and industries. We invite partners to join us in accelerating sustainable development in Asia.