About the Singapore angel investor scene
As of August 2026, Datapile tracks 12,478 verified angel investors and venture capitalists in Singapore. Sectors most represented: Technology, Fintech, AI/ML.
Datapile maintains a continuously verified database of 12,478+ angel investors and venture capitalists in Singapore. The interactive list above shows the most active investors with role, firm, city, and direct LinkedIn profiles. Use the search and filters to narrow by industry, stage, or city — or read on for a deep dive into the Singapore venture ecosystem.
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Ten active angel investors in Singapore
A sample of the 12,478 investors Datapile tracks in Singapore. Verified emails and LinkedIn profiles are available in the full database.| Investor | Role | Firm | Focus | City |
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| Guillaume de Malzac | Angel investor, Advisor | Self Employed | Angel InvestorTechnologyStart-upsInvestment BankingValuation | — |
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| Yoh Lu | Entrepreneurial Angel Investor | Private Investor | Angel InvestorTechnologyStartupsPrivate EquityStrategic Planning | — |
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| Ziyao Su | Principal, Private Client Group | HarbourVest Partners | PrincipalTechnologyAlternative InvestmentsFundraisingInvestments | — |
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| Edmund Tan | Angel Investments | VRW Enterprises | Angel InvestorEnterpriseJob EvaluationStart-up MentoringStart-ups | — |
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| Terence Lee | Principal | Warburg Pincus LLC | PrincipalTechnologyHedge FundsEquity ResearchVenture Capital | — |
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| Tag Yuxiang | Principal | Warburg Pincus LLC | PrincipalTechnologyPrivate EquityInvestment BankingReal Estate Private Equity | — |
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| Michael Sharples | Principal | Blackstone | PrincipalTechnologyPrivate EquityDue DiligenceAuditing | — |
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| Teck Goh | Managing Director and Partner | Warburg Pincus LLC | VC PartnerTechnologyVenture Capital & Private Equityangel investorventure capitalprivate equity | — |
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| Rina Neoh | Co-Founder, Managing Partner | Ficus Venture Capital | Managing PartnerTechnologyVenture Capital & Private Equityangel investorsangel investorNew Business Acquisition | — |
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| Chandra Tjan | Co-Founder and General Partner | Alpha JWC Ventures | VC PartnerTechnologyInvestmentsMergers & AcquisitionsStart-ups | — |
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12,478+
Verified investors
$706.8M
Capital raised (tracked)
The Singapore funding landscape
Southeast Asia's premier startup hub. Zero capital gains tax and SEEDS Capital co-investment at up to 70:30 ratio. AITD scheme offers 50% tax deduction on qualifying angel investments. Strategic gateway to the 700-million-person ASEAN market.
Inside the Singapore venture ecosystem
Best for fintech, B2B SaaS, and Web3 founders building for Southeast Asia (700M+ population). Singapore is the natural HQ for serving Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia. International founders frequently incorporate here to access ASEAN markets, MAS-friendly regulation, and double-tax treaties.
Top venture capital firms in Singapore
The most active institutional investors funding startups in Singapore, from pre-seed accelerators to growth-stage funds.
Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India
Series A across SaaS, fintech, marketplaces
Jungle Ventures
Seed to Series B across Southeast Asia and India
Openspace Ventures
Series A and B in Southeast Asia
Wavemaker Partners
Cross-border seed across Southeast Asia and US
AppWorks
Pre-seed accelerator for Southeast Asia
Golden Gate Ventures
Seed across Southeast Asia
Antler Singapore
Day-one residency program for first-time founders
Landmark startup deals from Singapore
Notable funding rounds and exits that have shaped the Singapore startup landscape.
Grab
$40B SPAC merger with Altimeter Capital, 2021
Sea Group
NYSE IPO, peak market cap $200B+, 2021
Carro
$1B+ valuation Series C led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, 2021
Nium
$1B+ valuation Series E led by Riverwood Capital, 2022
Where venture capital flows in Singapore
The sectors that attract the bulk of Singapore-based venture funding and why.
Fintech
MAS regulatory sandbox + zero capital gains tax made Singapore Asia's leading fintech hub (Grab Financial, Nium, StashAway).
B2B SaaS
English-speaking workforce and ASEAN gateway position make it natural for regional SaaS HQs.
Climate tech
Temasek and GIC are anchor LPs in global climate funds; Singapore offers grants for green tech.
Web3 & crypto
MAS Payment Services Act gave clearer crypto licensing than most jurisdictions, attracting Crypto.com, Coinhako, and many DeFi teams.
Logistics & supply chain
Port and free-trade-zone infrastructure makes Singapore the regional logistics-tech hub.
Tax incentives and deal structures in Singapore
Tax incentives for angel investors
Zero capital gains tax. Angel Investors Tax Deduction (AITD) gives 50% tax deduction on qualifying angel investments up to S$500K per year. SEEDS Capital co-invests up to 70:30 alongside private angels in deep tech.
Common investment instruments
SAFE notes (CONVERT-1, an MAS-acknowledged variant) for pre-seed; priced equity using NVCA-style docs adapted to Singapore law from seed onward.
Frequently asked questions about raising in Singapore
Why do startups incorporate in Singapore instead of their home country?
Singapore offers zero capital gains tax, a 17% headline corporate tax (with full exemption on the first S$200K of income for qualifying startups), 80+ double-tax treaties, English common law, MAS-friendly fintech regulation, and gateway access to ASEAN's 700M+ population. The Variable Capital Company (VCC) structure also makes it the preferred jurisdiction for many APAC fund managers.
How do SEEDS Capital co-investments work?
SEEDS Capital (Enterprise Singapore's investment arm) co-invests up to S$8M alongside private angel investors and VCs in qualifying Singapore-based deep-tech startups. The standard ratio is 70:30 (SEEDS contributes up to 70%) for deep tech and 50:50 for other sectors. SEEDS takes the same terms as the lead private investor — no preferential pricing.
What is the AITD and who qualifies?
The Angel Investors Tax Deduction gives Singapore tax-resident angels a 50% tax deduction on qualifying investments up to S$500K per year (deduction split over two years). Eligibility requires accreditation as an Approved Angel Investor by Enterprise Singapore — typically meaning S$2M+ net assets or relevant industry experience.
Recent funding rounds in Singapore
The latest venture rounds raised by Singapore-based startups — most recent activity August 2026. See who is deploying capital right now, then find the investors behind these deals.
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