Why Aren’t You “Funded”?
Typically there are 3 reasons why you don’t have the funding you need:
And the problem is this…
If you fail to raise money:
You can’t start your business
You can’t grow your business
You can’t compete
You can’t achieve your goals
| What Best Describes You? | Private Investor |
|---|---|
| Where Do You Invest? | Malaysia, Singapore, Asia |
| What Do You Invest In? | F&B, SAAS, FMCG |
| What is Your Investment Criteria? | Quality management team desiring an strategic investment partner Currently achieving at least $1 million in revenue per year Attained or are approaching profitability Strong organic growth potential Definable exit |
| How Much Do You Invest? | USD 250k to USD 500k |
| Will NOT Invest In | gambling, illegal |
| Name | Michael Tan |
| Organization Name | Second Beauty Secret Sdn Bhd |
| Address | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Investor Type | Private Investor |
|---|---|
| Preferred Investment Amount | RM50k to RM200k |
| Preferred Investment Opportunity | Technology / Manufacturing |
| Will NOT Invest In | F&B |
| Preferred Location | Doesn’t matter |
| Public Profile | Entrepreneur, running a telecommunications company and several portfolio. |
| Address | USJ Heights |
| What Best Describes You? | Corporate Investor |
|---|---|
| Where Do You Invest? | Malaysia and Singapore |
| What Do You Invest In? | Retails, Manufacturing and IT industries |
| What is Your Investment Criteria? | Company currently achieving at least USD$1 million in revenue per year Strong organic growth potential Have founders and team who have high integrity and passionate with their work. |
| How Much Do You Invest? | Up to $25 million |
| Will NOT Invest In | New startup |
| Name | Doreen Khoo |
| Organization Name | SolCredence Business Mgmt Solutions Sdn Bhd |
| What Best Describes You? | VC / Private Equity |
|---|---|
| Where Do You Invest? | Southeast Asia |
| What Do You Invest In? | SMEs |
| What is Your Investment Criteria? | Attained or are approaching profitability and Strong organic growth potential and Definable exit |
| How Much Do You Invest? | Series A, and Bridge rounds raising from USD$1M to USD$5M |
| Will NOT Invest In | Gambling, alcohol, arms, tobacco business, seed and pre-Seed etc. |
| Name | Stanley Siva |
| Organization Name | Impacq Capital Partners (M) Sdn Bhd |
| What Best Describes You? | Private Investor |
|---|---|
| Where Do You Invest? | Singapore, Malaysia, Southeast Asia |
| What Do You Invest In? | mobile applications, SaaS platforms, SMEs, Fintech |
| What is Your Investment Criteria? | Quality management team desiring an active investment partner Attained or are approaching profitability Strong organic growth potential Definable exit Already have strategic investor |
| How Much Do You Invest? | Seed, Series A |
| Will NOT Invest In | Gambling business, service line, retail |
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