Granite Asia

"Why did you pick Granite Asia as the new name?" This is the most common question we've received since the rebrand. 🎙️ Straight from an interview with Benjamin Cher from The Business Times, Hong Wei Jenny Lee and Jixun Foo, senior managing partners, shed light on the reasoning behind our rebranding journey from Granite Global Ventures (GGV) to Granite Asia - a reflection of our enduring commitment to the region and our evolution since our founding in 2000. Our renewed focus on the Asia-Pacific region encompasses a broader array of financing options, tailored to meet the diverse needs of founders and businesses. From thematic investments to navigating market intricacies, we're more than just an investor – we're strategic partners dedicated to fostering growth. As we move forward, we're excited about the possibilities and new connections within the community! #AsiaPacific #growth #Entrepreneurship #FutureofInvesting"

We are deeply honoured that our Senior Managing Partner Jenny Lee has been recognized on Forbes’ 2024 Most Powerful Women List. This recognition reflects Jenny’s unwavering dedication to empowering founders and shaping the future of innovation across Asia and beyond. Jenny’s leadership and vision continue to inspire all of us as we work towards building a multi-asset platform that creates opportunities for the next generation of businesses. While this is a moment to celebrate, it is also a reminder of the responsibility we hold as a firm—to use our collective influence to contribute to the growth and transformation of the innovation ecosystem. We thank Forbes for this recognition and remain committed to driving progress together with the founders, businesses, and investors we serve. Please join us in congratulating Jenny on this milestone and in continuing this journey with purpose and impact. #GraniteAsia #ForbesPowerWomen #LeadershipWithPurpose #EmpoweringAsia #Innovation https://lnkd.in/gx2TBqKW

🎉 At Granite Asia, we recognize the importance of academic research and education in shaping the future of innovation. As NUS Business School celebrates its 60th anniversary, we’re especially proud to highlight our Senior Managing Partner, Jixun Foo, an alumnus whose journey exemplifies the impact of forward-thinking education and strong industry-academia partnerships. Congratulations to NUS Business School on this significant milestone! Let’s continue driving innovation and empowering the next generation of leaders. 📖 Learn more about Jixun’s story here: https://lnkd.in/g5x-M3s2 #GraniteAsia #NUSBusinessSchool #60YearsOfExcellence #Innovation #Collaboration

🎉 Last Friday, we had the privilege of hosting Scaling Smart: Mastering Company Finance, a masterclass for Granite Asia portfolio companies and NextGen startups. A huge thank you to the incredible CEOs and CFOs who took time out of their Friday afternoon to join us. Your presence and engagement made this event a true success! Special thanks to the contributing CFOs—Dylan Tey(J&T Express), Abhi Sharma (Coda), Sharon Siah (L'Oréal), Yady Guitana, CFA (Traveloka), Sabrina Ng —for sharing such valuable insights on alternative financing, financial optimization, and strategic decision-making. Your experiences and advice resonated deeply with everyone in the room. Finally, a heartfelt thanks to Andrew Harline, and Ferish Patel for your generosity and the entire Cooley LLP team for graciously hosting us at their space. Events like these remind us of the power of community and collaboration in scaling smartly and sustainably. 💡 Here’s to more conversations that empower innovation, drive growth, and unlock the next wave of success! 🚀 Joe Yan Roger Zhang #ScalingSmart #GraniteAsia #MasteringFinance #NextGenTech #SmartMoney

🚀 We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) to invest up to USD 1.2 billion, driving digital transformation and accelerating growth in Indonesia’s thriving technology ecosystem! This collaboration merges Granite Asia’s global tech investing expertise with INA’s strategic local vision. Together, we’ll empower businesses—from scaling tech innovators to traditional companies embracing digital transformation—with flexible, bespoke capital solutions that drive long-term growth and innovation. We’re honoured to help shape a future-ready Indonesia. Stay tuned as we unlock exciting new opportunities! Jenny Lee Noelle Tan Roger Zhang #GraniteAsia #INA #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #InvestingInGrowth #Investedforthejourney

We're proud to back Chickin Indonesia's Series A as they help farmers feather their nests sustainably and profitably! 🚜🌱 Here’s to supporting more positive impact across the region! 🌟 👏 (Tebe) Tubagus Syailendra Wangsadisastra, Ashab Alkahfi, Ahmad Syaifulloh cc: Chong Wei Goh Dimi 新祥 Jenny Lee #funding #investedforthejourney #SoutheastAsia #VentureCapital

🚀 We're thrilled to invest in Supermom Business's S$18 million Series B alongside Hearst Ventures, Qualgro Partners, and AC Ventures. Supermom’s journey from an events business to a data platform showcases the resilience and innovation we champion at Granite Asia. As Luke Lim and Joan Ong lead the team in empowering parents to live better and smarter through #AI-driven insights, we are excited to help accelerate their growth and expand their global reach! Here’s to supporting more positive impact across the region! 🌟 #funding #investedforthejourney #Supermom #SeriesB #AI #SoutheastAsia #VentureCapital cc: Yinghui Kuang Jenny Lee

🌊🐔💡 What do water, chicken, and IP have in common? They’re all being revolutionized by our NextGen Tech 30 awardees! 🥳 🔹 Gradiant: Addressing global water scarcity through one of the largest water consumers—the industrial sector. 💧🌍 🔹 Chickin Indonesia: Clucking awesome solutions for Indonesia’s chicken farmers! 🐥 They're helping farmers feather their nests sustainably and profitably. 🚜🌱 🔹 Patsnap: The brainy maestros accelerating R&D with AI. 🤖💡 From cutting-edge industries to groundbreaking innovations, Patsnap is pushing the limits of what's possible and safeguarding intellectual property along the way. 🎥 Watch the video to see how Gradiant, Chickin Indonesia, and Patsnap are making waves and setting new standards in their fields: #NextGenTech30 #Innovation #WaterPurification #SmartFarming #AI #IntellectualProperty #Sustainability #Gradiant #Chickin #Patsnap #TechAwards #FutureOfTech

🌏 Southeast Asian startups shouldn’t have to cross oceans for capital. A recent piece from Jenny Lee and Yao Loong Ng in Fortune discusses the challenges faced by regional companies in accessing international capital markets. Despite regional dominance, many of our brightest companies struggle to gain traction in international capital markets. Yet, Southeast Asia is brimming with potential and high savings rates. The region needs a more integrated, regional market where companies can raise funds closer to home, and investors can seamlessly access opportunities across borders. This is crucial as global markets turn inward, potentially leaving emerging markets behind in the funding race. Liquidity begets liquidity. Simple but not easy. Initiatives like the collaboration between the Stock Exchange of Thailand and SGX to enable cross-border access are a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done. By harnessing regional savings and supporting active asset managers with a deep understanding of local markets, we can create a vibrant and resilient funding environment for Southeast Asia’s future unicorns.🌱 https://lnkd.in/gsiedfnN #SoutheastAsia #Innovation #CapitalMarkets #RegionalGrowth #GraniteAsia #InvestingInTheFuture #EmpoweringStartups

🎥 Reliving the Highlights of the NextGen Tech 30 Ceremony! 🎥 Two weeks ago, we celebrated the inaugural NextGen Tech 30 at the SGX Group, recognizing the region's most promising tech innovators and changemakers. As the ASEAN leaders gather in Laos to discuss the future of our region, the themes from our ceremony resonate more than ever. The NextGen Tech 30 is not just about celebrating innovation but also about fostering a collaborative ecosystem that enables the growth of Southeast Asia's best companies. It’s our way of contributing to the ASEAN vision of a connected and sustainable regional economy. Watch the full video starring: ✨📽️ Boon Hwee Koh, SGX Group   Gregory Van, Endowus Guan Dian, Patsnap  Henry Chan, ShopBack Jennifer Zhang, WIZ.AI Davis Zhu, TiDB, powered by PingCAP Albert Lam, Fano (Fano Labs) Thomas Laboulle, Toku Thomas Jeng, Aspire Yang Jun, SCI Group Babul Balakrishnan, Thunes (Tebe) Tubagus Syailendra Wangsadisastra, Chickin Indonesia  Govindan Alagappan, Gradiant  Andrew Susanto, Edwin Wibowo Waresix  Tu Pham, PREP Irwan Tjahaja, Swap Energi Kelvin Teo, CPA ☀️, Funding Societies | Modalku Group Kevin Guo, GeekPlus Produced by: Pearlyn Ho Sylvia Saw McKaige at Salween Group #NextGenTech30 #ASEAN #Innovation #TechStartups #SoutheastAsia #GraniteAsia #EconomicGrowth #RegionalCollaboration