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§ Venture Capital · Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
Key people at Raffles Venture Partners.
Raffles Venture Partners was founded in 2007 by Yap Ning Jee (Executive Director and Co-Founder) and David Lim (Managing Director and Co-Founder).
Raffles Venture Partners functions as a dedicated venture capital firm, strategically deploying capital into innovative early-stage and growing companies. It provides financial backing alongside operational and strategic guidance, aiming to accelerate development and market penetration of its portfolio. This involves rigorous due diligence and active collaboration to foster sustainable business models within dynamic sectors.
The firm was co-founded in 2008 by David Lim, serving as Managing Director, and Yap Ning Jee, an Executive Director. Their establishment of Raffles Venture Partners stemmed from a recognition of the burgeoning potential within the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem and a desire to provide essential funding and experienced mentorship to promising entrepreneurs.
Raffles Venture Partners primarily serves founders and their developing enterprises across various industries. It endeavors to be a supportive partner throughout critical growth phases, extending beyond investment to active collaboration. The firm's overarching vision is to cultivate a portfolio of resilient, market-leading companies, driving innovation and contributing significantly to regional economic progress.
Raffles Venture Partners was founded in 2007 by Yap Ning Jee (Executive Director and Co-Founder) and David Lim (Managing Director and Co-Founder).
Key people at Raffles Venture Partners.
Raffles Venture Partners has 5 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $20.0M Series C in ViSenze - AI for Visual Commerce in February 2019.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2019 | ViSenze - AI for Visual Commerce | $20.0M Series C | DAN Chong, Eduardo Piedade | 31 Ventures, Enspire Capital, Jonathan Coon, Adit Swarup, Singapore Press Holdings, Tembusu ICT Fund I, UOB Venture Management |
| Jul 13, 2017 | BeMyGuest | $8.3M Series A | Raffles Venture Partners | — |
| Sep 15, 2016 | ViSenze - AI for Visual Commerce | $10.5M Series B | Enspire Capital, Rakuten Ventures, WI Harper Group | John WU, Phillip Private Equity, SPH Media Fund, UOB Venture Management |
| Jun 1, 2011 | Spinal Modulation | $30.0M Series D | — | Johnson & Johnson Innovation, DeNovo Ventures, EPlanet Capital, InCube Ventures, Jlabs, Kleiner Perkins, Medtronic, MedVenture Associates |
| Nov 1, 2009 | Spinal Modulation | $27.0M Series C | — | Johnson & Johnson Innovation, DeNovo Ventures, EPlanet Capital, InCube Ventures, Jlabs, Kleiner Perkins, MedVenture Associates |