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Alpha JWC Ventures
Alpha JWC is a Southeast Asian early-to-growth stage investment firm that debuted in Indonesia in 2015. The firm focuses on building trusted, lasting...
Alpha JWC Ventures
Alpha JWC is a Southeast Asian early-to-growth stage investment firm that debuted in Indonesia in 2015. The firm focuses on building trusted, lasting partnerships with founders. It operates programs including Alpha-X and iGnite to support startup growth and founder development.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2015
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Indonesia
City
Singapore, Singapore
Corporate office
Jakarta, Indonesia
Principals
Jefri Sampurna
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Kevin Shen
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who manages investment decisions at Alpha JWC Ventures?
Investment decisions are led by co-founders and managing partners Jefri Sampurna and Kevin Shen. The firm also has a dedicated investment committee that includes senior partners and external advisors. The firm's investment team is based in Jakarta.
What investment stages does Alpha JWC Ventures typically target?
Alpha JWC focuses on Series A and Series B rounds, writing initial checks of $1 million to $10 million. The firm occasionally leads or co-leads rounds and reserves capital for pro-rata follow-ons in later stages.
How does Alpha JWC Ventures source proprietary deal flow?
The firm sources deals through its network of founders, co-investors (including Sequoia Capital India and East Ventures), and its venture-building arm Alpha JWC Ventures Studio, which incubates internal ideas before spinning them out. The team also maintains direct relationships with incubators and accelerators across Southeast Asia.
Does Alpha JWC Ventures make fund commitments to other managers?
Alpha JWC does not publicly disclose any fund-of-funds or external manager commitments. Its own funds are structured as direct venture capital vehicles, not fund-of-funds.
What sectors does Alpha JWC Ventures explicitly avoid?
Alpha JWC does not invest in extractive industries, gambling, or defense. The firm's public statements focus on technology-enabled, B2B and B2C services that improve productivity, financial inclusion, and healthcare access in Southeast Asia.
Where does the underlying capital at Alpha JWC Ventures come from?
The firm's limited partners include institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, insurance companies, and family offices from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The firm does not disclose individual LP names.
Does Alpha JWC Ventures maintain any philanthropic or social impact structures?
Alpha JWC reports investments in companies with social impact (e.g., Amartha providing microfinance to rural women) but does not maintain a separate philanthropic foundation. The firm promotes impact through its portfolio by supporting financial inclusion and healthcare access.
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