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Openspace Ventures
Openspace is a multi-strategy asset manager focused on Southeast Asia. It is an investment firm with US$800M in committed capital across 6 funds, investing in...
Openspace Ventures
Openspace is a multi-strategy asset manager focused on Southeast Asia. It is an investment firm with US$800M in committed capital across 6 funds, investing in tech-native and tech-enabled companies at the early and growth stage within different sectors. The firm harnesses Active Intelligence to help portfolio companies realize bolder visions and accelerate progress in a responsible way.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2014
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Singapore
City
Singapore
Corporate office
Singapore, Singapore
Principals
Shane Chesson
Founding Partner
Hian Goh
Founding Partner
Jessica Huang Pouleur
Partner
Kelvin Goh
Executive Director, General Counsel
Omesh Fabiani
Co-Head of Private Credit, Onyx
Udhay Furtado
Chief Investment Officer, Orbit
Nichapat Ark
Director, Head of Thailand
Dennis Le
Director, Head of Vietnam
Vanessa Teo
Director, Legal & Head of ESG
Alessia Soh
Head of Investor Relations
Jaclyn Seow
Specialist Advisor, ESG & Impact
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Openspace Ventures support portfolio companies beyond capital?
The firm maintains a team of specialist advisors with backgrounds in talent, sustainability, market development and behavioral science. These advisors are embedded in due diligence and value creation, working directly with portfolio companies on capability building. This operational model is a core part of the firm's active-intelligence approach.
Which geographies does Openspace Ventures focus on?
Openspace concentrates on Southeast Asia, with investments spanning Indonesia, Singapore and other regional markets. The firm's Coalesce Index research frames the region as increasingly interconnected, a thesis that underpins its cross-border investment strategy. No investments outside Southeast Asia have been disclosed.
What investment stages does Openspace Ventures target?
The firm invests from Series A through growth stage, committing to tech-native and tech-enabled companies. Openspace has backed companies such as GoTo and Halodoc from their Series A rounds. The strategy includes both early-stage venture and later-stage expansion capital.
Is Openspace Ventures active in climate technology?
Yes, the firm has publicly committed to investing in Southeast Asia's climate technology opportunity. Principals Shane Chesson and Jaclyn Seow have outlined a strategy to bridge the region's climate funding gap. This focus is supported by the firm's local presence and ecosystem relationships.
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