Published inJungle Ventures·Jul 5, 20225 ways to get VCs to notice your startupImagine picking up the phone & it’s a VC on the other end of the line. The VC is fascinated by your product, impressed by the clarity of your vision & eager to learn more from the team. …Venture Capital5 min readVenture Capital5 min read
Published inJungle Ventures·Jun 21, 2022Is consolidation on the horizon for Southeast Asia tech?After witnessing the recent listings of several tech companies in Southeast Asia, investors watching the region might wonder if Southeast Asia’s tech scene has reached a new era where exits and consolidation activities will become the new normal. We believe the following four factors could catalyze the region’s consolidation activities…Venture Capital6 min readVenture Capital6 min read
Published inJungle Ventures·May 17, 2022Future of plant-based proteins (alternative meats) in Southeast AsiaIn Southeast Asia, plant-based foods diets have historically been core to the local diet. Cheap to produce, versatile to cook with & high in protein; alternatives to meat like tofu & tempeh are still a common sight in the streets & hawker centers across the region. The ‘meatification’ of the…Venture Capital6 min readVenture Capital6 min read
Published inJungle Ventures·May 10, 2022How social commerce is bridging Southeast Asia’s infrastructural gapsConceptually, social commerce isn’t new — it has existed in some form ever since people have made recommendations to each other. Today social networks are more powerful than ever, and startups and corporations are innovating new commerce models that leverage the greater reach available to us. It’s important to understand…Venture Capital5 min readVenture Capital5 min read
Published inJungle Ventures·May 3, 2022Dat Bike- From Shark Tank to Vietnam’s first indigenous electric motorbikeHow Dat Bike founder Son Nguyen is taking the high road to sustainable growth — There is nothing new about e-bikes / electric motorbikes. In fact, the idea to install a DC motor to the rear wheel hub of a bike was first patented in the US at the end of the 19th century by Ogden Bolton Jnr. …Venture Capital5 min readVenture Capital5 min read
Published inJungle Ventures·Apr 18, 2022Why some start-up valuations are higher than othersGlobally the combined value of tech companies — at $35tn — is higher than the US GDP in 2020. It is no wonder then that valuations capture the imagination. And, when it comes to founders, rarely is so much emotional value placed on a single number. It is intoxicating. But…Venture Capital5 min readVenture Capital5 min read
Published inJungle Ventures·Apr 5, 20223 factors that determine how VCs work with StartupsWe certainly live in a cash-rich environment. The AUM of ASEAN-focused PE-VC industry stood at a record $37bn as of December 2020, more than doubling in five years. But the value of VC money can’t only be counted in dollars. Getting a term sheet & the capital itself is not…Venture Capital4 min readVenture Capital4 min read
Published inJungle Ventures·Mar 29, 2022How Hypefast became the largest house of eCommerce native brands in Southeast AsiaHypefast is a pioneering business with a pioneer at the helm. When Achmad Alkatiri launched Hypefast in January 2020 he was operating the first house of brands eCommerce model in Southeast Asia which of course raised a few eyebrows. Was there an appetite in the market for a business promising…4 min read4 min read
Published inJungle Ventures·Mar 22, 2022Hiring, Growing, and Managing Startup TeamsA great idea is not enough to build a great business. The recipe for success has four ingredients. Firstly, you need an exciting product or service that people are willing to pay for. Secondly, you need a business model that will generate recurring revenue. …Startup Lessons4 min readStartup Lessons4 min read
Published inJungle Ventures·Feb 28, 2022Startups are evolving to manage growth alongside profitabilityAs more tech companies are going public to seek additional capital and provide liquidity for their early investors, the increased transparency and disclosure have drawn doubts from more mainstream investors questioning their profitability and sustainability. Given the investor skepticism, we have observed the following key trends as tech companies around…Venture Capital6 min readVenture Capital6 min read
