Organization · Government VC
IMDA
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is a statutory board in Singapore focused on developing and regulating the infocomm and media sectors. It supports digital transformation through various programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing digital capabilities and fostering innovation.
Overview
What IMDA does
What IMDA is
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is a statutory board in Singapore focused on developing and regulating the infocomm and media sectors. It supports digital transformation through various programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing digital capabilities and fostering innovation.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Government VC
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 6, 2026
Official channels
Find IMDA elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
IMDA as a funder
Investment thesis
IMDA's mission is to drive Singapore's digital transformation by fostering a vibrant digital economy and supporting an inclusive digital society. It aims to support promising Singapore-based ICM startups with government tools, community partners, and initial reference customers.
Focus narrative
IMDA is dedicated to various sectors within the digital economy, including infocomm technology and media. It provides services aimed at enhancing digital capabilities among businesses and individuals, promoting digital innovation, and ensuring data protection. IMDA supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in their digital transformation efforts through various programs and initiatives.
Value beyond capital
IMDA adds value to portfolio companies by providing market access, capability-building support, and government tools. Its programs, such as IMDA Spark and Accreditation, help startups and high-growth companies gain credibility, access initial customers, and enhance their technical readiness, ultimately making them more attractive for growth capital.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $0–$350,000
- Sweet spot
- $200,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Growth Equity
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 7
Portfolio context
Notable companies supported by IMDA include Wiz.ai, Ailytics, Tictag, VFlowTech, Merkle Science, Locofy, Resaro, and Blackbird.AI. These companies have benefited from IMDA's Spark program and Accreditation, which help them establish credibility and access to government and enterprise buyers.
Common questions
What to know about IMDA
Upseed classifies IMDA under the Government VC organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 6, 2026
Known limits
Capability profiles appear only when a structured public profile also contains decision-useful role evidence. Terms and availability can change.
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