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Ilham Capital Ventures

Ilham Capital Ventures is a Kuala Lumpur-based venture capital firm founded in 2023, focusing on semiconductor investments and cross-border growth between Malaysia and South Korea.

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Overview

What Ilham Capital Ventures does

What Ilham Capital Ventures is

Ilham Capital Ventures is a Kuala Lumpur-based venture capital firm founded in 2023, focusing on semiconductor investments and cross-border growth between Malaysia and South Korea.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Capital
Founded
Founded in 2023
Approximate age
About 3 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
April 22, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Ilham Capital Ventures as a funder

Investment thesis

Ilham Capital Ventures focuses on investments in the semiconductor sector and adjacent industries, facilitating joint ventures and technology transfers between Malaysia and South Korea.

Focus narrative

The firm primarily invests in the semiconductor sector, including electrical & electronics, AI, quantum computing, advanced materials, automotive, ICT, and industrial automation. Ilham Capital Ventures is strategically positioned to leverage the growing semiconductor corridor between Malaysia and South Korea, supporting companies that align with this vision.

Value beyond capital

Ilham Capital Ventures adds value to its portfolio companies by facilitating joint ventures, technology transfers, and strategic alliances with key players in the electronics and automotive sectors, particularly within the Malaysia-Korea nexus.

Focus and fit

Stages
Seed · Series A · Series B
Sectors
AI · Advanced Materials · Industrial Automation
Regions
Asia

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
3

Portfolio context

Notable portfolio companies include Rebellions, an AI chip company based in South Korea, SkyeChip in Malaysia, and Soteria in Seoul. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to high-quality assets in the AI silicon space.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 22, 2026

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