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SPH Media Fund is the corporate venture arm of Singapore Press Holdings, investing strategically in consumer technology and media. It supports innovative startups developing platforms for information curation and stakeholder connectivity. The fund’s thesis enhances the digital media ecosystem by backing ventures aligned with evolving content and engagement.
Established by Singapore Press Holdings Limited, a prominent Southeast Asian media organization founded in 1984, this venture arm expands SPH's reach beyond traditional media. It channels capital into promising technology companies, reflecting a commitment to shaping future digital content and services. This secures SPH's relevance in a digital landscape.
SPH Media Fund primarily invests in Southeast Asian tech companies, particularly those fostering an informed and connected society. Its vision accelerates startup growth, building a sustainable regional tech landscape. The fund supports robust digital platforms serving diverse user needs and promoting communication channels.
SPH Media Fund has 5 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $500K Seed in Hapz in August 2017.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2017 | Hapz | $500K Seed | — | Cocoon Capital, Quest Ventures, Tinkbig Venture |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Snapcart | $3.0M Pre-Series A | Vickers Venture Partners | Wavemaker 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, Raffles Venture Partners, UOB Venture Management |
| Jan 5, 2016 | Snapchart | $1.7M Pre-Series A | — | Ardent Capital, Smdv, Wavemaker Partners |
| Feb 1, 2015 | Glints | $480K Seed | East Ventures | Good Startup, Darius Mahtani Cheung, John TAN, 500 Startups, 8 Capita, Infocomm Investments, PIX Vine Capital |
