August One

August One

August One began in 2015 when technology entrepreneur Sameer Narula established the firm in Singapore. Its capital base stems from Narula's prior engineering, media and analytics exits together with commitments from partnering Global South families. The firm operates as a multi-family office that also maintains an August One Foundation and participates in the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network. Investment activity spans venture, private equity, buyouts and real assets. The firm commits to direct co-investments and SPVs in clean energy, regenerative agriculture, sustainable built environment, smart supply chain and logistics, and water technology. Confirmed holdings include carbon-neutral rural development projects in Portugal and Finland. Geographic reach covers Asia, Europe and South America, with active partnerships involving local governments, universities and family-owned businesses in Europe. The firm states it remains sector and stage agnostic while applying a Planet First filter. The operating team includes Sameer Narula as Founder and Managing Partner, Alex Kumar as Director and co-founder of August Capital Partners, and Shweta Narula as Partner. August One holds membership in YPO and the Singapore Institute of Directors. It runs a Rising Stars program that connects next-generation family business leaders from the Global South with European counterparts. No public headcount or AUM figure appears in available records. August One functions as a regulated bridge between Global South families and European markets. It maintains dual oversight from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the CMVM, enabling cross-border access to government partnerships and acquisition opportunities that standard fund vehicles rarely surface. The structure emphasizes co-investment alongside Global South families rather than third-party limited partner commitments.