Invest in the future
We believe entrepreneurs are one of humanity’s greatest catalysts for positive change.
Accelerating Asia Ventures is an accelerator VC. Our early stage venture capital fund backs pre-Series A startups accelerated by Accelerating Asia’s core flagship accelerator program. Our investors include angel investors, HNWIs, Family Offices, venture capital firms and large institutions including corporations and international development organisations.
Accelerating Asia’s US$20M Fund II has launched with ~50% initial commitments from existing Limited Partners and investors. Read more.
Our results speak for themselves
+US$30M raised since Accelerating Asia
Startups have raised US$25M, 70% of the total capital is raised from the Accelerating Asia network of investors after startups join the portfolio and flagship accelerator.
100% Raise External Investment
Since joining Accelerating Asia, all startups have raised external investment from Cocoon Capital, Indonesian Women’s Empowerment Fund (Moonshot & YCAB Ventures), D4v, HH VC Investments, SOSV, MDI Ventures and Anchorless.
40% Female Co-founded Ventures
Our portfolio includes above industry average of female co-founded ventures.
65% Gender Lens Investments
Accelerating Asia’s portfolio includes 65% gender lens investments.
US$42M raised
Accelerating Asia startups have raised a total of US$36M from external investors including angels, family offices and VCs.
65% Close Rounds
The majority of the portfolio have closed at least one funding round since joining the portfolio. Startups have raised investment from angels in the Accelerating Asia network, Limited Partners in our Fund and institutional investors.
800% annualised revenue growth
Fund I portfolio companies are growing annualised revenue at a rate of 800%.
20+ Verticals
A broad vertical exposure across B2B, B2C and B2G to deliver a diversified portfolio
How does the accelerator work?
The Accelerating Asia team meet and engage with close to 2000 startups each time we recruit for our flagship accelerator program
An extensive selection process is conducted with the team, our investors, top mentors, and Partners from some of the most reputable venture capital funds in the region
The top 1.5% of applicants make it into our accelerator program and receive an initial investment of US$100k
After the 100-day program, the top 1% receive additional investment of up to US$150k
Read more about our program here.
Investors choose us for
Unrivalled leadership team expertise: Aggregate 30+ years of unmatched regional expertise in early-stage investments, accelerators and technology in Asia with complementary skill sets to maximise advantage around SEA investment opportunity.
A Track Record of Dealflow: Established track record of generating successful outcomes for companies and investors, having managed a broad range of portfolio investments and accelerator programs
Recognised thought leaders: Accelerating Asia’s accelerator and the team are leading players in the Southeast and South Asian ecosystem with a record of recognition from the region’s top media and awards.
Exclusive Benefits for investors: Investors choose Accelerating Asia to diversify their portfolio and access exclusive benefits including deal flow to the region’s best startups.
Markets Unparalleled for 2020+: Compelling demographics and positive macroeconomic data highlight the huge opportunity of Accelerating Asia’s focus regions in Southeast Asia and South Asia
Investment Strategy: Established VC “smart money” has already been allocated to later stage; this capital must find its way to sufficient high quality, de-risked investment opportunities across Southeast Asia and South Asia
The Problem: The Missing Middle
Our Solution; The Accelerating Asia Advantage
Accelerating Asia leverages the best elements of the accelerator and seed investment models, with the Venture Fund benefiting from the high-touch accelerator program:
80% linked to one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals
Average 2.5X growth during 100-day program
Find out more about our portfolio companies and read more about our approach to impact.
Our secret sauce
Selection Process: Our selection process strives to attract the highest potential startups from a wide outreach into a highly curated, top quality cohort
Value creation: The 100-day accelerator program results in multiple growth vectors for the invested companies
De-risked investment: Apart from the accelerator selection process and diligence that is conducted on startups, the accelerator program itself serves as another level of de-risking, with the top 50% of startups receiving additional investment from the Fund
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.
Reach out to us to talk more about working together.
