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Close the gap between Southeast Asia and Silicon Valley by partnering with courageous founders building category-defining companies at the earliest stages. Support unsatisfied souls—artists and architects relentless in their pursuit of greatness.
Likely not a fit for
Mature stage companies, companies without strong founder-market fit, non-exceptional teams
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Leads or follows
- Typical decision
- ~1 week
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Advisor
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Assets under mgmt
- $14M
- Decision process
- Solo GP
Partners & team
3 contacts on file
Portfolio
Rukita is a proptech company that raises the quality standard of rental housing in Indonesia by providing lifestyle residences with comprehensive services and excellent hospitality.
Virtual Internships is a platform that connects students with guaranteed remote internships across the globe, enhancing employability and providing real-world work experience.
Skuad, now part of Payoneer, is a global workforce management platform that simplifies international employment for businesses. It enables companies to hire and pay employees and contractors worldwide while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
Staffinc.com provides a platform for domain name partnerships, allowing users to secure their online identity and enhance brand equity.
Upmesh empowers live selling and social commerce on Facebook and Instagram by automating sales, payments, marketing and fulfilment with an all-in-one solution.
Humble Beginnings Custom Homes is a family-run custom home builder specializing in beautifully crafted custom homes in the Lake Tahoe and Truckee area, focusing on craftsmanship and client collaboration.
TCC is a Verizon Authorized Retailer offering smartphones, tablets, accessories, and various mobile plans with a focus on customer service and employee satisfaction.
HD Poker is a free-to-play Texas Holdem online casino game that offers a social poker experience with features like customizable avatars, leaderboards, and mini-games.
Delos is a leader in health and wellness real estate, providing innovative solutions and products designed to create healthier indoor environments.
Recent activity
- Jun 2022
Delos
Seed · Lead
- Sep 2021
Rukita
Seed · Lead
- Jun 2021
Skuad
Seed · Lead
- Mar 2021
Dat Bike
Seed · Lead
- Dec 2020
Virtual Internships
Seed · Lead
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WV to redirect future opioid fund shares to state, local governments instead of First Foundation
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West Virginia Press Association
Coplin Health Systems Awarded Highmark WV Charitable Fund for Health Grant to Expand Oral Health Access in Wirt County
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WOWK 13 News
Opioid Settlement Fund discretion still local, says West Virginia First Foundation
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WV to redirect future opioid fund shares to state, local governments instead of First Foundation
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Joint venture and loan surrounding The Greenbrier starts to get clearer
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West Virginia Watch
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19 days ago
WV News
A decade ago, lawmakers created a Future Fund to bank coal and gas wealth. It never saved a penny.
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Taylor County Charitable Interest Fund accepting grant applications for local nonprofits, schools
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Encova Foundation helps fund WVSOM’s wilderness medicine elective rotation
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ACLU-WV sues, says West Virginia has failed to fund its schools for decades
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ACLU-WV sues, says West Virginia has failed to fund its schools for decades
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ACLU-WV sues, says West Virginia has failed to fund its schools for decades
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Justices complete half-billion dollar joint venture on The Greenbrier
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$3M Civil Contingent Fund grant to WV VOAD gives hope to Gary residents
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Resiliency vs. Red Tape: Director says current state code limits new $5M flood fund
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Charleston Gazette-Mail
'Startup plan is unchanged': Nucor mill in testing mode as completion nears
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Youth Peace & Justice Foundation activates relief fund after West Virginia flooding
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West Virginia United Ways launches flood relief fund for Lewis and Upshur Counties
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WV Stahl: Proposed Climate and Transformation Fund cuts threaten Germany’s industrial competitiveness
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WV PSC approves $60M landline service fund tied to Verizon-Frontier deal, keeps final say on spending
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WTAP
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West Virginia flood mitigation funded for the first time since deadly 2016 flooding
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West Virginia Watch
DoHS to fund WV Family Support Centers this summer, but long-term funding uncertain under Morrisey
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WV MetroNews
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Appalachian Voices
House Appropriations Subcommittee declines to fund Southern West Virginia water needs in draft funding bill
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WVU Today
$1M gift to WVU Chambers College advances student work to improve communities via Data Driven WV
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WV Office of the Governor (.gov)
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WV Office of the Governor (.gov)
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West Virginia treasurer launches ‘Fund the Future’ sweepstakes to help deserving child
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Morrisey appoints new executive director of WV Housing Development Fund
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West Virginia Watch
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West Virginia Watch
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West Virginia Legislature (.gov)
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West Virginia Legislature (.gov)
House Completes Action on Budget Bill
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WVNS
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Charleston Gazette-Mail
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West Virginia Legislature (.gov)
House Sends Amended Budget Bill Back to Senate
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Charleston Gazette-Mail
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West Virginia University
E-News | WVU launches weekly Startup Support Sessions in partnership with WV SBDC
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