At a Glance
Monk's Hill Ventures was founded in 2014 by seasoned entrepreneurs Peng T. Ong and Kuo-Yi Lim, who previously built successful technology companies including Match.com and Interwoven. Based in Singapore, the firm focuses exclusively on Southeast Asian startups, leveraging the founders' operational experience to provide hands-on support to portfolio companies. The firm typically invests in Series A and B rounds, targeting companies with strong product-market fit and clear paths to regional expansion. Monk's Hill has built a reputation for backing some of Southeast Asia's most successful startups, including early investments in logistics unicorn Ninja Van and participation in Grab's growth rounds. The firm's approach combines deep regional market knowledge with international scaling experience, making it particularly valuable for startups looking to expand across Southeast Asia's diverse markets. With a focus on enterprise software, fintech, and digital transformation, Monk's Hill has positioned itself as a go-to investor for ambitious entrepreneurs tackling large market opportunities across the region.
“Backs exceptional entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia building category-defining technology companies, focusing on Series A and B investments in enterprise software, fintech, and digital transformation.”
Monk's Hill Ventures primarily invests at the Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are scaling their go-to-market after proving product-market fit.
Monk's Hill Ventures is headquartered in Singapore. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Monk's Hill Ventures focuses on investments in Enterprise, SaaS, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Monk's Hill Ventures manages approximately $500M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
