At a Glance
Wavemaker Partners US represents the American extension of the Singapore-based Wavemaker Partners, maintaining the firm's distinctive cross-border investment thesis while focusing on the US startup ecosystem. Established to better serve portfolio companies seeking to expand internationally, the US arm leverages Wavemaker's deep Southeast Asian network while providing local expertise in American markets. The team focuses particularly on enterprise software, logistics technology, and deep tech startups that can benefit from the firm's unique positioning. Notable investments include security company Verkada and logistics platform Flexport, demonstrating their ability to identify category-leading companies. The US operation maintains close coordination with the Singapore headquarters, enabling portfolio companies to access opportunities across both regions. This dual-market approach has proven particularly valuable for companies in logistics, fintech, and B2B software sectors where cross-border expansion is crucial for scale.
“Focuses on early-stage enterprise and deep tech startups with cross-border potential, particularly those that can benefit from connections between US and Southeast Asian markets.”
Wavemaker Partners US primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Wavemaker Partners US is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Wavemaker Partners US focuses on investments in Enterprise, Deeptech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.