Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India

Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies across Southeast Asia and India, focusing on technology-driven sectors such as SaaS and infrastructure. Founded in 1988 in Singapore, Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India specializes in venture capital investments. The firm has engaged in a total of 1 deal since its inception, with its most recent deal occurring on June 1, 2017. The firm operates without any mentioned subsidiaries or parent companies.

Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India primarily invests in early-stage infrastructure and SaaS companies, focusing on software infrastructure, developer tools, data, security, and vertical SaaS. Their core product offerings include the LaunchDarkly Feature Management Platform, which allows companies to manage feature releases and optimally control their code for faster deployment while minimizing risks; Evisort, an automation platform for the contracting process that streamlines and enhances efficiency in legal operations; and the Hasura GraphQL engine, which provides high-performance GraphQL capabilities for Postgres applications without the need for backend coding. These products serve a diverse customer base, including startups and established enterprises across North America, Europe, and Asia, looking to improve their operational efficiencies and accelerate their go-to-market strategies through advanced technological solutions. Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India operates primarily through investments in portfolio companies, generating revenue through capital gains as these companies grow and succeed.

The typical transaction structure involves B2B partnerships where venture capital is provided in exchange for equity stakes, generally during Seed and Series A funding rounds. This investment model allows Vertex to align its interests with the founders and operators of the companies they support. The check sizes for investments range from USD 500,000 to USD 10 mn, indicating a substantial commitment to fostering the growth of innovative technology firms. Their flagship products, such as the LaunchDarkly platform and Evisort, are integral to the value propositions of the companies in their portfolio, enhancing their operational capabilities and driving revenue growth.

Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India plans to utilize its recent funding from Beacon Venture Capital raised on June 1, 2017, to support the development of new products and expand into emerging markets. The firm targets geographic expansion in Southeast Asia and India, aiming to strengthen its presence in these regions by adapting its investment strategies to local market requirements. Specific upcoming product launches and timelines have not been disclosed.