Our Investment Strategies
Three focused strategies to support founders at every stage of their journey.
Early-stage investments in innovative startups transforming Southeast Asia
Global Web3 investments in infrastructure, DeFi, and entertainment
TRIVE's own venture-build projects, incubating the next wave of transformative companies.
Our Portfolio
Partnering with exceptional founders building transformative companies across Southeast Asia.
Meet Our Team
Experienced investors committed to your success.
What We Stand For
The principles that shape every decision, every partnership, every investment.
Building lasting relationships with founders through transparency and integrity.
Valuing diverse perspectives, cultures, and experiences across Southeast Asia.
Encouraging bold ideas and creative solutions that challenge the status quo.
Data-driven decisions that give founders the confidence to scale with conviction.
Creating a positive, collaborative environment where founders and investors thrive.
The Connective Tissue of
Southeast Asian Innovation
TRIVE is not just an investment firm; we are the connective tissue between Southeast Asia's established industrial titans and its most ambitious technology pioneers — bridging legacy capital with the next generation of high-growth tech.
Local fluency.
Institutional rigour.
One firm.
Since 2015, our founding partners have navigated the nuanced cultural and economic corridors of Southeast Asia, building a distributed team that speaks the local languages of both business and tech.
We don't parachute capital into markets we don't understand. We operate from within — embedded across the region's most dynamic corridors, connected to the families and founders who are shaping its future.
Founded on a Singular Regional Truth
Founded in 2015, TRIVE began with a singular focus on the untapped potential of Southeast Asian founders. We recognized a unique regional truth: 92% of businesses in Southeast Asia are family-owned.
While these legacies were built on foundations of real estate and traditional industry, a generational shift is occurring. The next generation of leaders is looking toward Web3, Venture Capital, and Private Equity to redefine their legacies and future-proof their assets.
TRIVE sits at the center of this transition — unlocking "Family Alpha" by merging the stability and market share of established conglomerates with the agility of high-growth technology.
We believe in the power of patience. At TRIVE, we don't believe in "fast capital" — we believe in deep roots. While the rest of the industry moves at the speed of a social media feed, we spend 3 to 9 months getting to know our founders before a single dollar is committed.
As the Southeast Asian market has matured, so have we. We have evolved from a specialist seed-stage investor into a comprehensive early-stage platform managing distinct, high-conviction strategies.
Today, our portfolio of 20+ companies — spanning FinTech, Mobility, EdTech, CleanTech, and many more — stands as a testament to our ability to identify "Essential Tech" that solves real-world problems.
We aren't looking for the next fleeting trend; we are looking for the next pillar of the Southeast Asian economy.
A Handshake with the Families That Own the Market
We don't just offer a check; we offer a handshake with the families that own the supply chains, the retail networks, and the market share you aim to disrupt. We provide the institutional bridge needed to scale within complex regional markets.
Institutional Access Grounded in Operational Conviction
We provide institutional-grade access to a diversified portfolio of alternative assets, grounded in 10+ years of operational conviction and a proprietary network of Southeast Asia's most influential business families.
What We Stand For
The principles that shape every decision, every partnership, every investment.
Building lasting relationships with founders through transparency and integrity.
Valuing diverse perspectives, cultures, and experiences across Southeast Asia.
Encouraging bold ideas and creative solutions that challenge the status quo.
Data-driven decisions that give founders the confidence to scale with conviction.
Creating a positive, collaborative environment where founders and investors thrive.
Meet Our Team
A diverse group of investors, operators, and advisors united by a shared passion for building the future of Southeast Asia.
Hemant brings decades of experience managing public listed companies. He is currently Special Advisor for Downstream for Golden Agri-Resources, one of the world's largest seed-to-shelf agribusinesses. Hemant also served the full term limit of 9 years on the Disciplinary Committee of the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Hemant chairs TRIVE's Investment Committee and advises on management challenges for both TRIVE as well as our portfolio companies.
Christopher, Founder and Managing Partner of TRIVE, is a third-generation family business owner and is a seasoned entrepreneur with expertise spanning multiple industries including manufacturing, deep technology, education, and food and beverage. Christopher's extensive mentoring experience includes guiding over 1,200 startup founders since 2011 and advising 800 startups in Southeast Asia, facilitating the raising of a combined US$28m for early-stage companies in 2020.
Ting Yan is Managing Partner at TRIVE. He spends a dedicated bulk of his time working closely with our founders to structure their businesses for growth. Prior to TRIVE, Ting Yan started his career as an early employee at a startup and then really getting to understand early stage startups in an incubator setting. Ting Yan read Double Degree in Finance and Economics at the Singapore Management University as a scholar under the Lee Kong Chian Scholars Program.
Daryl is General Partner of TRIVE VC, managing our Web3, Fintech, AR/VR investments. He is also Managing Partner of TRIVE Advisory. He is a seasoned innovation strategist driving strategic growth and ventures since 2015. Daryl's journey includes pivotal roles such as COO of MetaPals, where he introduced users to Web3 via virtual pets in the metaverse, and leading innovation and partnerships at Padang & Co.
Shawn is a General Partner of TRIVE VC, managing our Web3, Fintech, AR/VR investments. Shawn is an entrepreneur turned investor and advisor, boasts over a decade of experience in venture investment, zero-to-one management, and operations. As a Partner at R3D3 Ventures, he specializes in early-stage investments in FinTech, blockchain/Web3.0, and AI worldwide.
Dr. Foo supports TRIVE's activities in Malaysia and in Healthcare. She is a global investor and portfolio manager with expertise in impact investment, ecosystem development, and innovation. She has worked on multiple early-stage deals in various sectors, including healthcare, education, FinTech, B2B, real estate technology, and social enterprise. Dr. Foo holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Derrick co-founded Elitez Group, a full suite HR solutions provider operating in 6 countries across Asia that employs more than 200 corporate staff with annual revenue exceeding USD$40 million. In 2013, Elitez was a proud recipient of TRIVE angel investment which greatly fuelled the group's ascend. He has been contributing to various societies and organisations since he was a student.
Shu Qi is an ACA Chartered Accountant with experience in the financial services industry like Investment banking, M&A, and forecasting & planning. She is an ICAEW qualifier, obtaining her certification after 3 years of working experiences. On the side of this, Shu Qi is an entrepreneur who started a business since 2019.
Melissa graduated as an accountant and has worked more than 10 years in auditing and financial accounting. Prior to TRIVE, Melissa was the senior member of the regional internal audit team of a multinational corporation with manufacturing plants and trading companies in the ASEAN regional countries including subsidiaries in Shanghai and Taipei.
Kiano joined TRIVE in 2024 as an Investor Relations Intern, where he played a key role in expanding the firm's Limited Partner (LP) network in Southeast Asia. During his internship, he successfully contributed to securing LP commitments for TRIVE VC. In 2025, Kiano transitioned to a full-time role as a member of the Investor Relations team.
Our Investment Strategies
At TRIVE, we believe venture capital is the most potent fuel for societal and technological evolution. We act as stewards of capital, bridging the gap between visionary seed-stage founders and institutional-grade rigour.
Early-stage investments in innovative startups transforming Southeast Asia through high-growth tech and positive social impact.
We invest at the intersection of High-Growth Tech and Positive Social Impact. We don't view impact as a trade-off for returns — we view it as a competitive advantage. By solving the most acute challenges in Southeast Asia — financial inclusion and healthcare accessibility — we back companies with the largest total addressable markets.
We don't require pre-existing ESG policies for Seed startups. We help you build them — ensuring sound risk management is baked into the company DNA from day one.
Specialized Web3 vehicle combining a decade of VC experience with deep-tier blockchain expertise.
TRIVE Digital is our specialized vehicle focused on the foundational layers of the Next Internet. We combine a decade of VC experience with deep-tier blockchain expertise to identify Web3 innovations that offer genuine utility and scalability.
Unlike pure-play crypto funds, we operate with the discipline of a licensed VC. We bridge the gap between "Code as Law" and "Regulatory Compliance" — ensuring portfolio companies are built to survive and thrive in a global economy.
TRIVE's own venture-build projects, incubating the next wave of transformative companies across high-conviction sectors.
TRIVE Growth is our internal engine for building companies from the ground up — applying our operator expertise to sectors where we have the highest conviction. Unlike our fund strategies, TRIVE Growth companies are co-built by the TRIVE team.
More details will be shared ahead of launch. Follow our news and announcements for updates.
For early access and partnership enquiries, reach out to investorrelations@trive.vc
Fostering Technological Advancements That Impact Everyday Life
Whether we are scaling life-changing health-tech or pioneering the next DeFi protocol, our mission remains the same. For interested investors, reach out directly.
Our Portfolio
Partnering with exceptional founders building transformative companies across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Autonomous Robotics for Retail and Warehousing
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TRIVE VenturesCoding Education for Future-Proof Skills
TRIVE VenturesSoftware Engineering Bootcamp
TRIVE VenturesEngaging Math Learning Platform for Kids
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TRIVE VenturesA global job search platform connecting job seekers with employers worldwide
TRIVE VenturesLast-mile eCommerce fulfillment with customized delivery solutions
TRIVE VenturesDigital Asset Tokenization & Exchange Platform
TRIVE VenturesA Web3 data platform using AI to deliver insights into cryptocurrency projects
TRIVE DigitalAn innovative meme coin creation and trading platform
TRIVE DigitalBuilding the Next Big Thing?
We're always looking for exceptional founders with bold ideas. Let's discuss how we can help you scale.
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