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Satori Giants
Satori Giants brings ideas to life by providing the capital, resources, network, and expertise to launch and scale successful ventures. They are co-creators...
Satori Giants
Satori Giants brings ideas to life by providing the capital, resources, network, and expertise to launch and scale successful ventures. They are co-creators who identify, nurture and scale the next generation of founders with a long-term, decades-spanning approach. They strategically position themselves in less traversed spaces and complex markets, leveraging network, industry insights, and hands-on collaboration. Their team helps founders with capital and fundraising, revenue and business model hacking, and legal, compliance and regulatory support.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2023
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Singapore
City
Singapore
Corporate office
36 Robinson Road, #20-01 City House, Singapore 068877
Principals
Riz Aslam
Co-Founder
Max Thornton
Co-Founder
Tan Ser Chhay
Team member
Dominic Kalousek
Team member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Satori Giants structure its engagements with startups?
The firm positions itself as a 'co-creator' that provides capital alongside venture-building support. Its team offers sales acceleration, governance and compliance assistance, and accounting and finance support through a partner firm. The goal is to free founders to focus on product development and revenue generation, with Satori Giants also connecting portfolio companies to downstream investment partners for follow-on rounds.
Which investment stages does Satori Giants target?
Satori Giants invests at the pre-seed and seed stages. According to its website, it deploys capital into ventures at the earliest institutional entry points and then works with founders to build the operational and strategic foundations required to reach subsequent funding rounds.
Where does Satori Giants invest geographically?
The firm is headquartered in Singapore and invests across Southeast Asia and broader APAC emerging markets. The team’s business development experience spans the UK, US, UAE, Singapore, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, and its disclosed portfolio includes companies in Cambodia (Jalat) and across the region.
Who are the key decision-makers at Satori Giants?
Co-founders Riz Aslam and Max Thornton lead the firm. Aslam is a nine-time founder with experience at ?WhatIf! (Accenture) and Citibank, and Thornton previously worked across four emerging-market investment firms before launching Satori Giants. Tan Ser Chhay and Dominic Kalousek are also named team members on the firm’s website.
How does Satori Giants support portfolio companies beyond capital?
The firm’s in-house venture builders claim over 50 years of combined sales and business development experience. They work directly with startup teams to increase traction and optimize sales strategies for local markets. Satori Giants also provides back-office support in accounting, finance, legal, and government relations through a partner firm.
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