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Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in Southeast Asia and India, part of a global network of funds. They support innovative entrepreneurs with capital and operational expertise.

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Overview

What Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India does

What Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India is

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in Southeast Asia and India, part of a global network of funds. They support innovative entrepreneurs with capital and operational expertise.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and publisher capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Capital
Structured capabilities
Funder · Publisher
Last reviewed
March 16, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India as a funder

Investment thesis

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India supports innovative entrepreneurs in early-stage technology-driven companies across Southeast Asia and India, focusing on addressing substantial regional challenges and fostering economic growth.

Focus narrative

The firm invests in early-stage companies across a variety of sectors, including consumer, enterprise, fintech, sustainability, and healthtech. While sector-agnostic, Vertex Ventures emphasizes the growth potential of the digital economy in Southeast Asia and India, aiming to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and contribute to climate action.

Value beyond capital

Vertex Ventures adds value to its portfolio companies by acting as co-founders, providing support in talent acquisition, domain expertise, business development, and facilitating follow-on funding. The firm leverages its extensive network to enhance cross-border opportunities for its startups.

Terms and economics

Typical check
$1,000,000–$10,000,000

Focus and fit

Stages
Seed · Series A

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
90
Recorded notable exits
Grab, FirstCry, and Nium

Portfolio context

Vertex Ventures has invested in over 90 startups, achieving notable success with six unicorns. Key portfolio companies include Grab (ride-hailing/super app), FirstCry (baby products), Nium (cross-border payments), XPressBees (logistics), and Licious (meat delivery). The firm has a strong presence in the consumer sector, driven by the growth of quick commerce in India.

Capability profile

Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India as a publisher

Editorial focus

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India (VVSEAI) is dedicated to supporting innovative entrepreneurs by providing capital and operational expertise. The firm invests in early-stage companies across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, fintech, sustainability, and healthtech, with a strong emphasis on the digital economy and technology-driven solutions.

Audience value

VVSEAI aims to empower entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and India by leveraging its global network and expertise to foster growth in the digital economy.

Format and cadence

Content formats
blog, podcast, and video-series
Primary platform
Medium

Availability

Guest pitch state
Not currently accepting

Audience and focus

Audience
Founders · Investors

Flagship work and coverage

Flagship properties

Vertex Ventures publishes articles on Medium, hosts a podcast titled 'Hard Truths by Vertex', and shares videos on their website and social media channels.

Common questions

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Upseed classifies Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and publisher capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 16, 2026

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