Monk's Hill Ventures

We recently hosted another SEAConnect session in Singapore in partnership with INSEAD, exploring Southeast Asia's vibrant startup and venture capital ecosystem. Our Investment Manager, Maansi Vohra, shared her perspective on transitioning from entrepreneur to investor, sparking thoughtful questions from students about the evolving landscape. Jia Jih Chai, Co-Founder and CEO of Rainforest, took us through his journey from software engineering to consulting, before finding his passion in entrepreneurship and angel investing. Conversations continued to flow over pizza and drinks afterward. A heartfelt thank you to INSEAD and Ari Menon for helping make this evening possible. Stay tuned for more SEAConnect events by following us on LinkedIn.

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Last week, we teamed up with Gunderson Dettmer Asia to host the "Legal Perspectives: Navigating Fundraising and Investors" workshop. A group of early-stage founders joined us for an in-depth session on managing the complexities of fundraising and working with investors. Key takeaways included: 👉 Strategies to manage equity dilution effectively. 👉 Pitfalls to avoid when using different financial instruments during fundraising. 👉 Best practices for building an effective board composition. We’re delighted to have shared actionable insights to help founders navigate legal challenges at every stage of growth and lay the groundwork for long-term success. A big thank you to David He and Grace Wong at Gunderson Dettmer Asia, as well as everyone who joined us! For more upcoming events, subscribe to our events calendar: https://lnkd.in/gNXUVGkq #EntrepreneursBackingEntrepreneurs #StartupSuccess Kim Hock Tan Phong T. Winnie Wang Shiyun Bea Ramos

Last week, we co-hosted a gathering for Women in Financial Markets (WIFM) with our friends at B Capital . With women comprising more than half of our team at Monk's Hill Ventures, we understand that diversity isn’t a box to check, but a strategic imperative that drives varied insights and robust decision-making. Supported by Women in Financial Markets (WIFM), the event brought together nearly 50 remarkable female leaders in a demonstration of collective ambition and mutual support. The evening was a testament to the incredible potential that emerges when we break down barriers, challenge biases, and create spaces for genuine dialogue and empowerment. Heartfelt gratitude to our panelists: 🌼 Uma Thana Balasingam – Founder of THE ELEVATE GROUP and Lean In Network, Singapore, Uma is dedicated to rebalancing power dynamics and empowering the next generation of women leaders. 🌼 Sophie Mathur – Corporate lawyer inducted into the Legal 500 Asia Pacific Hall of Fame, Sophie continues to inspire through her achievements and unwavering commitment to advancing gender equality. 🌼 Valérie Mantot - Groene – Regional Managing Director who has single-handedly united DEI groups across Asia, amplifying collaborative change. We left feeling energized, inspired, and proud to stand alongside incredible women who continue to break barriers, challenge the status quo, and pave the way for future generations. Deepa Balji, Gullnaz Baig, Sandi Sadek, Susli Lie, Winnie Wang Shiyun, Women in Financial Markets (WIFM)

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📣 Job Alert! We are looking for an Investor Relations Associate to join our team! If you are someone with over 2+ years of experience in the capital markets industry, able to analyze financial data, produce market research, and able to articulately communicate with investors, verbally, visually and in writing- We would love to hear from you! Apply now at: https://lnkd.in/g7NAyMSN

Honored to be part of Lessons from the Most Resilient Startups event on Thursday, 5 December alongside - Hsu Ken Ooi , Managing Partner at Iterative - Helen Pei-Hua Wong , Managing Partner at AC Ventures - 🎯 Serena Lam , Founder at Fuzzy Sequence 🚀 Through my experience on both sides of the table (operator & investor) I have had the privilege to see how founders who stay resilient, pivot strategically, and build with purpose find success. Looking forward to discussing this with the other investors and founders in the room. A big thanks to Iterative for organizing the event and to Michael Langford, Fannie Soubiele, Sethu Sathyan, and Mehr Vaswani for hosting us at Google in Singapore. 📅 Date: Thursday 5 December 🕕 Time: 6-9pm SGT 📍 Location: Google, Singapore Link to sign up in the comments below.

Being a founder is tough. Sleepless nights, high-stakes decisions, and constant uncertainty demand one thing above all: resilience. At Monk's Hill Ventures, we’ve seen how resilience sets exceptional founders apart. It’s the difference between surviving and thriving. Our Principal Arun Pai will join an expert panel on “Lessons from the Most Resilient Startups” to share practical insights on building enduring companies. Together with Hsu Ken Ooi, Helen Pei-Hua Wong, and 🎯 Serena Lam, they’ll explore critical topics like navigating market downturns, fostering resilient company cultures, and implementing practical strategies during challenging times. Thank you to Iterative for organizing and to Mike Langford, Fannie Soubiele, Sethu Sathyan, and Mehr Vaswani for hosting us at Google Singapore. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/48VGU6n Winnie Wang Shiyun

Our Founding and Managing Partner, Peng T. Ong, will be speaking at AI Innovation Asia 2024 by The Economist on November 28th at Pan Pacific Singapore. Peng will join a panel with Toshie Takahashi (Waseda University), Vishal Harnal (500 Global), and Nima Baiati (Lenovo) to discuss the commercialization of applied AI. Topics include how collaboration between tech giants and AI startups shapes market dynamics and strategies investors can adopt to manage capital efficiency. For those exploring the future of AI, this promises to be an insightful session. Register here: https://bit.ly/4aQzZe2

We were proud to participate in Philippine Startup Week this year, celebrating the energy and innovation of the country’s vibrant and growing startup ecosystem. We kicked off the week by hosting a mixer in partnership with Accion Venture Lab, Aspire, Ideaspace Ventures, and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines. It was a fantastic evening with meaningful connections and conversations with founders, investors, and ecosystem builders. Throughout the week, we attended demo days showcasing the next wave of promising startups and were inspired by their ingenuity and resilience. On the final day, our Principal, Arun Pai, took the stage during the Greenovation Nation segment to speak on "Driving Change: The Power and Potential of Impact Investing in Shaping a Better Future." Joined by Rodrigo Alarcón of ThinkPlace and Tina Di Cicco of Investible, their session explored how investors can create meaningful impact while driving returns. A big thank you to everyone who made the week unforgettable. We’re excited to continue supporting the Philippine startup ecosystem and look forward to building even stronger connections.