Granite Asia

"Why did you pick Granite Asia as the new name?" This is the most common question we've received since the rebrand. 🎙️ Straight from an interview with Benjamin Cher from The Business Times, Hong Wei Jenny Lee and Jixun Foo, senior managing partners, shed light on the reasoning behind our rebranding journey from Granite Global Ventures (GGV) to Granite Asia - a reflection of our enduring commitment to the region and our evolution since our founding in 2000. Our renewed focus on the Asia-Pacific region encompasses a broader array of financing options, tailored to meet the diverse needs of founders and businesses. From thematic investments to navigating market intricacies, we're more than just an investor – we're strategic partners dedicated to fostering growth. As we move forward, we're excited about the possibilities and new connections within the community! #AsiaPacific #growth #Entrepreneurship #FutureofInvesting"

AI is transforming the financial industry in remarkable ways. We're curious—where do you think it will have the most significant impact? Cast your vote below and let us know your thoughts! #CuriosityDriven #AIinFinance"

#TGIF Activity: The First Shortlisting Session for #NextGenTech 30 List in Our Office! Led by Joe Yan and Yinghui Kuang, we had a fantastic time with our insightful partners: Timothy Wee from 65 Equity Partners , Adrian Too and Kee Tong Kevin Ng from DBS Bank, Lester Leong and Kenneth Yeo from IMDA, Michael Jiang from KKR, Michelle Irawan from Northstar Group, Benson Huang and Yee Fung Lee from the Singapore Business Federation, Leyu Ong, Jin Hoe Koh, and Neo Wee Ling from SGX Group. The region's next-generation companies become clearer when we collaborate and share our unique perspectives. We're excited for the shortlisted companies to go through the judging board and reveal them to the world in September!🚀 #NextGenTech #Innovation #SoutheastAsia Learn more: nextgen.graniteasia.com

🚀 Final Boarding Call! 🚀 ⏰ Deadline is approaching for NextGen Tech 30 nomination! ⏰ This is your last chance to be part of ASEAN's groundbreaking public-private initiative recognizing the trailblazing companies transforming our regional economy. NextGen Tech 30, spearheaded by Granite Asia and our esteemed partners, aims to spotlight and elevate growth-stage companies driving innovation and economic progress in ASEAN. 🛤️ Key Tracks: Automation Enterprise Solutions Food Tech & Brands 🎯 Eligibility: Minimum revenue of US$20 million or 30% year-on-year revenue growth rate 🗓️ Nomination Deadline: June 30th, 2024 🛎️ Finalists Announcement: September 24th, 2024 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the ranks of ASEAN's best and brightest! For more details on how to submit nominations and to learn about the eligibility criteria, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gyhQtuXn Get on board and let’s celebrate the future of innovation in ASEAN! #NextGenTech30 #ASEAN #Innovation #Growth #Automation #EnterpriseSolutions #FoodTech

If you’re in Ho Chi Minh, please Join us on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for the ASEAN GenAI Startups Report Soft Launch, a collaboration between Amazon Web Services (AWS), GenAI Fund and Granite Asia. Get exclusive insights from the report by Denning Tan, fireside chat with Kai Yong, Kang, Weihan Liew, Dung Nguyen and Laura Nguyen. Register here: https://lu.ma/kkmj42ya

🚀 Fast-track Your Generative AI Startup in 4 Weeks!🚀 We're excited to partner with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring you the Generative AI Spotlight Partner Program, designed to help pre-seed and seed-stage startups across Asia-Pacific and Japan accelerate their growth. If you have a built MVP and are ready to deepen your understanding and fluency with AI, this program is for you. What You Get: 🌟 Exclusive Access: Learn from top AI/ML industry leaders, founders, and investors. 🤝 Technical Support: Get hands-on assistance to build and refine your Generative AI solutions with AWS. 🌐 Networking Opportunities: Connect with a community of innovative startups and industry experts. Who Should Apply: Pre-seed and seed-stage startups in Asia-Pacific and Japan with an MVP ready to leverage AI tools for rapid growth. Apply now through the link below. https://lnkd.in/g4VXzgHA #GenerativeAI #StartupGrowth #AI #MachineLearning #TechInnovation #APAC #StartupAccelerator

📈 In today's environment, companies stay private longer, but a vibrant public equity market is crucial for sustainable growth. The integration of private and public markets will attract talent, provide liquidity, and drive economic growth. 💰 Despite SEA's dynamic start-up ecosystem and Singapore leading with US$6.1 billion in investments last year, sustainable capital and public equity remain challenging. 🔔Over the past decade, Granite Asia has catalyzed 29 companies to a combined market cap of US$548 billion at IPO, and we’re committed to bringing this success to the region. ✍️ Read the latest op-ed from Jenny Lee and Yao Loong Ng from SGX Group on how we can foster innovation, deepen the talent pool, and create a brighter future in this vibrant region. #SoutheastAsia #Startups #PublicEquity #Innovation #Growth #GraniteAsia #NextGenTech30 #Singapore #Investment #EconomicGrowth

We are thrilled to share that our Senior Managing Partners, Jenny Lee and Jixun Foo, have once again been recognized on Forbes's prestigious Midas List! 🏅✨ It's their "another" but a first for Granite Asia! A heartfelt thank you to the incredible founders we've had the privilege to invest in—your innovation and drive inspire us every day. And to our investors, your trust and support make our journey possible. Here's to continued success and many more milestones ahead! 🚀 #GraniteAsia #ForbesMidasList #Gratitude #Investment #Leadership #Innovation #Success https://lnkd.in/ge4n8zSC

Dive into Asia’s dynamic and fast-evolving Gen AI landscape with industry leaders Granite Asia's Weihan Liew, Accel's Prayank Swaroop, and AWS's Girish Dilip Patil at the #DecodingAI Mixer in Singapore on June 5th (next Wednesday)! Here's what's in store: 🔥 Fireside Chat: Join Prayank and Weihan as they delve into the hottest Gen AI trends and discuss the funding environment for AI in Asia. 💡 Expert Presentation: Discover how Amazon leverages machine learning with insights from Girish Dilip Patil. Wrap up the evening with exclusive networking opportunities for AI founders and innovators. This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and get inspired by the best in the business. Don't miss out! Register now: https://lu.ma/u9hbjrcx

🎉 The Granite House was packed with an incredible group of guests last night! It was an evening of untold stories, renewed commitment and new beginnings. The room was filled with smiles, hugs and the pure joy of connecting and re-connecting with like-minded people! 🎉 Our Senior Managing Partners Jenny Lee and Jixun Foo started the night with a walk down memory lane and an update on what we've been cooking! Joe Yan and Yinghui Kuang shared the exciting NextGen Tech 30, with Ping Soon Kok, Adrienne Teh, Yao Loong Ng, Santanu Mitra, Jacqueline Poh, Justin Ang on stage representing the amazing partners we have for ASEAN's First Public-Private Initiative to Recognise Growth Companies of the Region - 65 Equity Partners DBS Bank EDBI Pte Ltd IMDA KKR Northstar Group Singapore Business Federation SGX Group. If you missed the news, please see https://lnkd.in/gyhQtuXn for more. We're Open for nominations! Along with our founding advisors Dr Teh Kok Peng, Teo Ming Kian and Thomas Ng, we had a big toast to the journey ahead! 🚀✨ To everyone who joined us, thank you for making this event memorable. We’re excited about the future and the endless possibilities that lie ahead. Together, as like-minded individuals in the Granite House, we will continue to drive innovation and growth in the region. #GraniteAsia #NextGenTech30 #Innovation #Growth #Networking #ASEAN Crowd-sourced photos from our guests, more photos next week! 😊