Top 40 Singapore Venture Builders

Not Just VCs. These 40 Singapore Builders Are Co-Creating the Next Big Indian Startups.

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1. Antler Singapore

  • Website: antler.co

  • What they offer: Pre-seed funding, co-founder matching, intensive idea validation, startup acceleration.

  • Sector focus: AI, FinTech, SaaS, HealthTech, Web3.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Ideal for idea-stage Indian founders seeking co-founder matching and funding for validation.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, two intakes per year.

  • Contact Info: Winnie Khoo

2. Entrepreneur First Singapore

  • Website: joinef.com

  • What they offer: Co-founder matching, initial funding, deep tech startup creation.

  • Sector focus: Deep Tech, AI, SaaS, FinTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Excellent for highly technical Indian founders exploring deep tech ventures and seeking global networks.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, biannual intake.

  • Contact Info: Joseph Ros

3. Tribe Accelerator

  • Website:tribex.co

  • What they offer: Blockchain-focused accelerator providing equity-free pilot projects, corporate partnerships, and funding access.

  • Sector focus: Blockchain, Crypto, Web3.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Suitable for blockchain or crypto startups from India aiming for regional and global pilot partnerships.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, twice annually.

4. Iterative

  • Website: iterative.vc

  • What they offer: Seed funding, strategic mentorship, market entry guidance for product-led startups.

  • Sector focus: SaaS, FinTech, Consumer Tech, HealthTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Best for Indian startups in early traction stages looking to scale rapidly in Southeast Asia.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, quarterly.

  • Contact Info: Jamie Kim

5. Big Idea Ventures

  • Website: bigideaventures.com

  • What they offer: Seed investment, accelerator support, global distribution channels for food tech innovations.

  • Sector focus: FoodTech, AgriTech, Sustainability.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Ideal for Indian agri-food startups aiming at global scaling, especially in sustainable food innovations.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, semi-annual

  • .Contact Info: Andrew D Ive

6. Plug and Play APAC

  • Website: plugandplaytechcenter.com/locations/singapore

  • What they offer: Funding connections, corporate innovation pilots, and industry-specific mentorship.

  • Sector focus: FinTech, InsurTech, HealthTech, Sustainability.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Beneficial for Indian startups looking for corporate innovation partners and strategic investments in APAC markets.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, rolling corporate engagements.

  • Contact Info: Jupe Tan

7. Singapore FinTech Accelerator

  • Website: startupbootcamp.org

  • What they offer: Seed funding, regulatory guidance, access to Singapore’s financial ecosystem.

  • Sector focus: FinTech, RegTech, InsurTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Crucial for Indian fintech startups navigating regulatory landscapes for Southeast Asia expansion.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual intake.

8. Quest Ventures

  • Website: questventures.com

  • What they offer: Early-stage funding, extensive APAC market entry expertise, strategic partnerships.

  • Sector focus: Consumer Tech, FinTech, AI, SaaS.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Recommended for Indian startups aiming for market entry or rapid growth within ASEAN markets.

  • Application & intake: Rolling applications.

  • Contact Info: James Tan

9. Accelerating Asia

  • Website: acceleratingasia.com

  • What they offer: Seed funding, focused mentorship, market access support for regional scale-up.

  • Sector focus: SaaS, HealthTech, FinTech, AgriTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Well-suited for Indian startups with initial traction seeking Southeast Asian growth acceleration.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, twice annually.

  • Contact Info: Craig Bristol Dixon

10. GROW Accelerator

  • Website: gogrow

  • What they offer: Agri-food tech accelerator providing investment, mentorship, and international market expansion.

  • Sector focus: AgriTech, Sustainability, FoodTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Particularly valuable for Indian startups innovating in sustainable agriculture or food technology with global ambitions.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual intake.

11. LongHash Ventures

  • Website: longhash.vc

  • What they offer: Blockchain accelerator, tokenomics expertise, crypto community access and strategic funding.

  • Sector focus: Blockchain, Web3, Crypto.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Ideal for Indian blockchain startups needing technical guidance, token design, and global crypto networks.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual intake.

  • Contact Info: Emma Cui

12. HyperX by Temasek

  • Website: temasek.com.sg

  • What they offer: Venture building, strategic investment, and extensive business scaling support.

  • Sector focus: AI, Sustainability, Deep Tech, FinTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Great fit for Indian startups with validated tech solutions seeking strategic backing from a major global fund.

  • Application & intake: Rolling intake.

13. Startup SG Founder

  • Website: startupsg.gov.sg

  • What they offer: Government-backed seed grants, incubation, and mentorship resources.

  • Sector focus: Sector-agnostic (tech and non-tech).

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Ideal for Indian founders planning relocation or expansion into Singapore’s robust startup ecosystem.

  • Application & intake: Rolling applications, continuously open.

14. Insignia Ventures Partners

  • Website: insignia.vc

  • What they offer: Early to growth-stage capital, strategic mentorship, and extensive market access in ASEAN.

  • Sector focus: SaaS, FinTech, Consumer Tech, HealthTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Particularly beneficial for Indian startups scaling regionally within ASEAN with tech-led products.

  • Application & intake: Rolling basis.

  • Contact Info: Yong Cheng O.

15. Wavemaker Partners

  • Website: wavemaker.vc

  • What they offer: Seed and Series A funding, deep sector-specific mentorship, network connections across ASEAN.

  • Sector focus: AI, SaaS, Deep Tech, Sustainability.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Suitable for deep-tech Indian startups looking for early-stage funding and Southeast Asia market entry.

  • Application & intake: Rolling basis.

  • Contact Info: Joel Ang

16. Golden Gate Ventures

  • Website: goldengate.vc

  • What they offer: Early to growth-stage funding, strategic scaling support, extensive regional investor network.

  • Sector focus: SaaS, FinTech, Consumer Internet.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Ideal for consumer internet or SaaS startups from India expanding aggressively in Southeast Asia.

  • Application & intake: Rolling applications.

  • Contact Info: Jeffrey Chua

17. Monk’s Hill Ventures

  • Website: monkshill.com

  • What they offer: Venture capital funding, hands-on scaling guidance, market-specific mentoring.

  • Sector focus: AI, SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Recommended for Indian growth-stage startups needing strategic partnerships and regional investor introductions.

  • Application & intake: Rolling basis.

  • Contact Info: Arun Pai

18. SGInnovate

  • Website: sginnovate.com

  • What they offer: Deep-tech funding, government-backed incubation, and access to Singapore’s tech ecosystem.

  • Sector focus: AI, Robotics, Quantum Computing, MedTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Especially useful for deep-tech startups from India seeking specialized government-supported ecosystem access.

  • Application & intake: Rolling basis.

  • Contact Info: Hsien-Hui Tong

19. East Ventures

  • Website: east.vc

  • What they offer: Early-stage funding, extensive market access, and strategic operational guidance in ASEAN.

  • Sector focus: Consumer Tech, SaaS, HealthTech, Sustainability.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Suitable for Indian startups aiming for significant ASEAN market penetration.

  • Application & intake: Rolling basis.

  • Contact Info: Wesley Tay

20. 500 Southeast Asia

  • Website: sea.500.co

  • What they offer: Seed-stage funding, intensive accelerator program, market growth mentorship.

  • Sector focus: SaaS, Consumer Tech, FinTech, HealthTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Excellent for seed-stage Indian startups seeking structured mentorship and market entry into Southeast Asia.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, quarterly.

  • Contact Info: Cheryl L.


21. Rainmaking

  • Website: rainmaking.io

  • What they offer: Corporate innovation, venture building, strategic partnership development.

  • Sector focus: FinTech, MaritimeTech, InsurTech, Sustainability.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Best suited for Indian startups seeking corporate collaborations, particularly in fintech or sustainability innovations.

  • Application & intake: Rolling applications.

22. The FinLab by UOB

  • Website: thefinlab.com

  • What they offer: Financial services innovation lab, corporate mentoring, fintech market access.

  • Sector focus: FinTech, SME Digitalization.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Recommended for fintech startups from India looking to integrate and scale solutions within the Southeast Asian banking ecosystem.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual intake.

  • Contact Info: Priti Deshpande

23. Shell StartUp Engine Singapore

  • Website:  shellstartupengine.sg

  • What they offer: Seed funding, corporate partnerships, pilot opportunities within Shell ecosystem.

  • Sector focus: CleanTech, Mobility, Sustainability, EnergyTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Great for Indian startups innovating in energy and sustainability sectors looking for corporate pilots.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual intake.

24. Leave a Nest Singapore

  • Website: en.lne.st

  • What they offer: Tech commercialization support, seed funding, market entry programs.

  • Sector focus: Deep Tech, Biotech, AgriTech, Sustainability.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Suitable for Indian science-driven startups aiming to commercialize their technologies in APAC.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual programs.

  • Contact Info: Kihoko Tokue

25. XNode Singapore

  • Website: thexnode.sg

  • What they offer: Market entry support, incubation, and strategic advisory for startups entering APAC markets.

  • Sector focus: SaaS, FinTech, AI, EdTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Useful for Indian startups seeking structured guidance to enter Singapore and Southeast Asian markets.

  • Application & intake: Rolling basis.

26. Block71 Singapore

  • Website: block71.co

  • What they offer: Coworking, mentoring, investor access, market validation programs.

  • Sector focus: SaaS, Web3, AI, Consumer Tech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Great starting point for Indian early-stage startups exploring entry into the Singapore ecosystem.

  • Application & intake: Rolling applications.

  • Contact Info: Wui-Liang Heng

27. Techstars Singapore

  • Website: techstars.com

  • What they offer: Seed funding, intensive mentorship, global investor network access.

  • Sector focus: SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, Sustainability.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Ideal for Indian startups seeking robust global network and structured acceleration in Southeast Asia.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual intake.

28. ICE71

  • Website: ice71.sg

  • What they offer: Cybersecurity-focused accelerator, funding, and industry mentorship.

  • Sector focus: Cybersecurity, RegTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Excellent for Indian cybersecurity startups aiming for global validation and market penetration via Singapore.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual intake.

29. StartupX

  • Website: thestartupx.com

  • What they offer: Accelerator program management, innovation consulting, corporate partnerships.

  • Sector focus: AI, Sustainability, EdTech, Consumer Tech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Beneficial for Indian startups looking for structured acceleration and corporate innovation partnerships.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based and rolling programs.

  • Contact Info: Durwin Ho

30. Impulse by MassChallenge

  • Website: masschallenge.org

  • What they offer: Zero-equity acceleration, sector-specific mentoring, industry partnerships.

  • Sector focus: HealthTech, BioTech, Digital Health.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Ideal for Indian healthtech startups needing sector-specific mentoring without equity dilution.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual intake.

31. Kickstart Ventures

  • Website: kickstart.ph

  • What they offer: Strategic venture investment, APAC market scaling support.

  • Sector focus: SaaS, FinTech, Consumer Internet.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Suitable for Indian startups with strong early traction aiming at broader APAC expansion.

  • Application & intake: Rolling applications.

  • Contact Info: Joan Yao

32. Expara Ventures

  • Website: expara.com

  • What they offer: Seed funding, accelerator programs, venture creation and mentorship.

  • Sector focus: SaaS, AI, FinTech, HealthTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Good match for early-stage tech-focused Indian startups aiming at Southeast Asian market validation.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual intakes.

  • Contact Info: Mathilda (Tianyuan) Ma

33. NTUitive

  • Website: ntuitive.sg

  • What they offer: University-backed incubation, deep-tech commercialization, early-stage funding.

  • Sector focus: Deep Tech, AI, Sustainability, MedTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Valuable for Indian tech-focused startups seeking academic-backed support and regional commercialization.

  • Application & intake: Rolling applications.

  • Contact Info: Cheryl C.

34. Innovate 360

  • Website: innovate360.sg

  • What they offer: Food innovation incubation, market access, mentoring, and seed funding.

  • Sector focus: FoodTech, AgriTech, Consumer Goods.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Ideal for Indian startups in food and agri-tech sectors aiming to scale internationally via Singapore.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual intake.

  • Contact Info: Louis Tan

35. German Accelerator Southeast Asia

  • Website: germanaccelerator.com

  • What they offer: Market expansion accelerator, deep mentoring, and strategic partnerships in APAC.

  • Sector focus: SaaS, HealthTech, AI, FinTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Good for startups with significant traction looking for structured expansion into APAC.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, biannual intakes.

  • Contact Info: Akhil Madav

36. Padang & Co

  • Website: padang.co

  • What they offer: Corporate innovation, accelerator programs, partnership opportunities.

  • Sector focus: HealthTech, Sustainability, FinTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Suitable for startups seeking structured corporate innovation programs and pilot engagements.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based and rolling intakes.

  • Contact Info: Yiyi Yang

37. The Open Vault at OCBC

  • Website: ocbc.com/group/gateway

  • What they offer: Fintech accelerator, banking pilot projects, financial ecosystem access.

  • Sector focus: FinTech, InsurTech, RegTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Crucial for fintech Indian startups needing structured support to scale in financial services in Southeast Asia.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual programs.

38. ImpacTech

  • Website: impactech.com

  • What they offer: Impact-focused incubation, mentorship, strategic growth acceleration.

  • Sector focus: Social Impact, Sustainability, EdTech, HealthTech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Excellent for Indian social-impact ventures aiming to scale regionally through structured acceleration.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, annual cycles.

  • Contact Info: Yoav Elgrichi

39. Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA)

  • Website:  sdta.org.sg

  • What they offer: Deep-tech commercialization, R&D support, strategic industry collaborations.

  • Sector focus: AI, Robotics, Semiconductor, Quantum Computing, Biotech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Particularly beneficial for Indian deep-tech startups requiring intensive R&D support and commercialization pathways in APAC.

  • Application & intake: Cohort-based, yearly programs.

40. Golden Equator Ventures

  • Website: goldenequatorventures.com

  • What they offer: Strategic funding, mentorship, growth-stage support for tech ventures.

  • Sector focus: FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, Consumer Tech.

  • Eligibility for Indian startups: Good for growth-stage Indian startups aiming to expand into Southeast Asia through structured venture funding and strategic partnerships.

  • Application & intake: Rolling applications.

  • Contact Info: Rai-Rummaan Kharal

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