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PlaTCOM Ventures
PlaTCOM Ventures is a national technology commercialization platform in Malaysia. It identifies and supports innovations, critically assesses ideas, and...
PlaTCOM Ventures
PlaTCOM Ventures is a national technology commercialization platform in Malaysia. It identifies and supports innovations, critically assesses ideas, and systematically explores them to develop successful products and services. PlaTCOM Ventures has invested in HYPERLAB through a grant on October 28, 2017, and has a portfolio exit in HYPERLAB on September 24, 2018.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Malaysia
City
Selangor
Corporate office
Selangor, Malaysia
Principals
Dr. Viraj Perera
Former CEO and Executive Director
Frequently asked questions
Who owns PlaTCOM Ventures?
PlaTCOM Ventures is wholly owned by Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (AIM), a Malaysian government agency focused on innovation and commercialization. This ownership structure defines the firm's mandate to bridge public research and private venture capital.
How does PlaTCOM source its investments?
The firm sources proprietary deal flow through Malaysia's public research infrastructure — universities and research institutes — in partnership with SME Corp Malaysia under the High Impact Programme 2. It also co-invests with Cradle Fund, MTDC, and maintains an internal angel network, the PlaTCOM Angels Group.
Is PlaTCOM Ventures still actively investing?
Evidence does not support an active investment posture. The firm's website has lapsed into a generic content blog lacking any investment-related activity, and no recent deals or operational updates are verifiable from the last 24 months. The available record suggests possible dormancy.
Does PlaTCOM operate a fund structure or government grant program?
PlaTCOM historically executed government-mandated commercialization programs, notably the High Impact Programme 2 with SME Corp Malaysia. This involved grant-matching and equity injection, functioning more as a national commercialization platform than a traditional limited-partner venture fund.
What investment stages and sectors does PlaTCOM target?
The firm's strategy is generalized venture, targeting early-stage companies commercializing Malaysian R&D. Sector-specific focus tags have not been publicly disclosed. The partnership frameworks with Cradle Fund and MTDC suggest broad technology-agnostic scouting across university spinouts.
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