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§ Venture Capital · CA, USA
Venture capital firm managing early-stage funds. Invests in fintech, SaaS, and cleantech technologies disrupting large industries.
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Asia West is an Asheville, North Carolina-based professional fund management firm specializing in early-stage venture capital investments across the financial technology, software, and climate technology sectors. The firm operates specialized investment vehicles, including the TMC Emerging Technology Fund and the Asia West Environment Fund LP, targeting disruptive technologies relevant to large industries. Through a strategic partnership with The Mortgage Collaborative, the firm invests in mortgage origination technologies while leveraging limited partners to screen investments and rapidly accelerate traction. Managing two closed funds over nine years, the venture firm has executed more than seventy early investments, notably leading the Series A funding round for E-Leather Ltd., a sustainable materials supplier that subsequently partnered with Nike. Established by founder and Managing Director Sanford J. Selman, the boutique venture firm also features Vik Sasi as a Venture Partner.
Asia West Inc. is a professional fund management firm specializing in early-stage investments in innovative technologies that aim to disrupt large, mature industries, particularly focusing on resource efficiency and industrial sector improvements. They actively manage their portfolio companies, working closely with management teams to achieve key growth milestones such as revenue traction and cash flow breakeven, positioning them for commercial scale and exit. Their flagship fund, the TMC Emerging Technology Fund, targets technologies that enhance mortgage manufacturing and servicing efficiency, improve customer experience, and boost profitability for mortgage originators by leveraging a cooperative network of independent mortgage lenders as reference customers to accelerate market traction[1][3].
Founded in 2002, Asia West initially focused on early-stage investments in life sciences and energy sectors across Asia but has evolved to emphasize technologies that improve economic and environmental efficiency, including cleantech ventures like E-Leather Ltd., a UK-based manufacturer of composite leather made from tannery scrap. The firm’s hands-on approach and strategic partnerships enable it to overcome common early-stage hurdles such as building sales channels and scaling commercial adoption[1][5].
Asia West rides the growing trend of sustainability and resource efficiency in industrial and financial services sectors. The timing is favorable due to increasing regulatory and market pressures to improve environmental impact and operational efficiency. By focusing on technologies that enhance mortgage servicing and industrial resource use, Asia West influences the broader ecosystem by accelerating the adoption of innovations that improve profitability and sustainability. Their partnership model, which integrates end-user feedback early in the investment process, helps reduce market risk and speeds up commercialization[1][3][4].
Looking ahead, Asia West is poised to continue expanding its impact by identifying and scaling technologies that address pressing industrial and environmental challenges. Trends such as digital transformation in mortgage lending and heightened focus on circular economy principles will likely shape their investment focus. Their hands-on approach and strong network position them well to influence both the startup ecosystem and the industries they target, potentially driving broader adoption of sustainable and efficient technologies.
Asia West’s evolution from a regional life science and energy investor to a specialized fund manager in resource efficiency and mortgage technology underscores its adaptive strategy and commitment to fostering innovation that delivers both economic and environmental value[1][5].
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