At a Glance
ADB Ventures is the venture capital arm of the Asian Development Bank, launched in 2019 as part of ADB's broader strategy to leverage private sector innovation for development outcomes. The fund focuses on startups that can deliver both financial returns and measurable social impact across Asia-Pacific markets. ADB Ventures particularly targets companies addressing financial inclusion, climate change, healthcare access, and digital infrastructure challenges in emerging markets. The team combines traditional venture capital expertise with deep knowledge of Asian markets and development finance. What sets ADB Ventures apart is its ability to provide portfolio companies with access to ADB's extensive network of government relationships, development partners, and market insights across 49 member countries in Asia and the Pacific.
“Investment arm of the Asian Development Bank focused on climate, fintech, and technology solutions for Asia-Pacific development challenges.”
ADB Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
ADB Ventures is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
ADB Ventures focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
ADB Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $. to $.. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
ADB Ventures manages approximately $100M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
