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Red Dot Ventures
Red Dot Ventures is a Singapore-based seed fund backing deep-tech and enterprise startups emerging from the city's research ecosystem.
Red Dot Ventures
Red Dot Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in Singapore-based early-stage high-tech startups in ICT, IDM, MedTech, CleanTech, and Engineering. The firm was selected as an official technology incubator under the Government of Singapore's Technology Incubation Scheme in early 2012. Red Dot Ventures has made 25 investments, including a Series A investment in Bold on March 12, 2026, and has facilitated 3 portfolio exits, with iCarsClub exiting on March 04, 2019.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Singapore
City
Singapore
Corporate office
Singapore
Frequently asked questions
What investment stages does Red Dot Ventures target?
Red Dot Ventures focuses on pre-Series A rounds, covering seed and startup phases, including spin-offs from Singapore's universities and public research institutions. Its emphasis is on catalytic capital that de-risks technologies before they reach commercial venture investors.
Which sectors does Red Dot Ventures prioritize?
The firm invests across deep-tech, digital health, enterprise software, and advanced manufacturing. These sectors align with Singapore's national Smart Nation and Research, Innovation and Enterprise strategic priorities.
How does Red Dot Ventures source its deals?
Deal flow originates primarily through Singapore's research ecosystem, including A*STAR and local universities, where the firm identifies commercialisable technologies at the spin-off stage. It also co-invests with angel syndicates active in the city's early-stage community.
Is Red Dot Ventures a government entity or a private firm?
Red Dot Ventures operates as a private-sector fund manager but sits within Singapore's broader government-linked venture framework. Its mandate aligns with national innovation policy, bridging research grants and institutional venture investment.
What is Red Dot Ventures' geographic investment scope?
The firm invests primarily in Singapore-based startups. Certain portfolio companies may expand into Southeast Asian markets as they mature, but the initial investment thesis concentrates on domestic technology ventures.
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