Portfolio Companies
5BeeX
Drone startup BeeX raises $7.7M Series A from Monk's Hill Ventures and Seeds Capital
Cinch
Singapore startup Cinch raised $29M in a funding round led by Monk's Hill Ventures.
Radiant1
Radiant1 closes pre-Series A funding round
Rainforest
Rainforest raised $21.5M in convertible notes from existing investors
ELSA
ELSA closes Pre-A round of $3.2M led by Monk's Hill Ventures
Recent Articles
14Drone startup BeeX raises US$7.7 million Series A round from Monk’s Hill Ventures, Seeds Capital - The Business Times
Singapore-based drone startup BeeX has closed a US$7.7 million Series A funding round with participation from Monk's Hill Ventures and Seeds Capital. The company specializes in developing underwater and surface drones for industrial inspection and maritime applications. BeeX plans to deploy the new capital to scale its operations and expand its market presence. The round reflects continued investor interest in specialized drone technology within the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem.
6/29/2026
SE Asia venture market stabilises but recovery uneven across countries - DealStreetAsia
Southeast Asia's venture capital market is showing signs of stabilization, though the pace of recovery varies significantly across different countries in the region.
1/30/2026
SG startup Cinch bags $29m in Monk's Hill-led funding round - DealStreetAsia
Singapore-based startup Cinch has secured $29 million in a funding round led by Monk's Hill Ventures, marking a significant investment milestone for the company.
4/8/2025
Ho Kheng Lian Helps Young Entrepreneurs Navigate Business - a+ Singapore
Ho Kheng Lian, featured in a+ Singapore, supports and guides young entrepreneurs in navigating the challenges of building and growing their businesses in Singapore's competitive landscape.
11/12/2024
Radiant1 Closes Pre-Series A Funding - The SaaS News
Radiant1 has successfully closed its Pre-Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone for the SaaS company as it looks to accelerate growth and expand its platform offerings.
11/5/2023
Rainforest raises US$21.5 million in a convertible notes from existing investors - The Business Times
Rainforest has secured US$21.5 million through convertible notes from its existing investors, signaling continued confidence in the company's growth trajectory.
10/3/2023
The solo GP behind iSeed SEA launches his second fund for Southeast Asia - TechCrunch
The general partner behind iSeed SEA, a solo-GP venture fund, has launched a second fund focused on Southeast Asia, continuing efforts to back early-stage startups in the region.
2/5/2023
E-commerce brand aggregator Rainforest raises US$45m - The Business Times
Rainforest, an e-commerce brand aggregator, has successfully raised US$45 million in funding, signaling strong investor confidence in the aggregator model within the e-commerce sector.
6/20/2022
For this VC, being an investor wasn’t an obvious career choice - Tech in Asia
A venture capitalist shares their unconventional path into investing, revealing that becoming a VC was not an obvious or straightforward career choice from the beginning.
8/24/2018
2018 Investment Trends from Monk’s Hill Ventures Peng T. Ong - Techsauce
Monk's Hill Ventures co-founder Peng T. Ong shares key investment trends for 2018, offering insights into emerging opportunities and strategic directions in the Southeast Asian startup and venture capital landscape.
3/24/2018
ELSA closes Pre-A round with total of $3.2 million led by Monk's Hill Ventures - Techsauce
ELSA has successfully closed its Pre-Series A funding round, raising a total of $3.2 million. The round was led by Monk's Hill Ventures, marking a significant milestone for the AI-powered language learning startup.
3/8/2018
Khazanah’s Mohd Ridzwan (Reez) Nordin joins Monk’s Hill Ventures as venture partner - Digital News Asia
Mohd Ridzwan (Reez) Nordin from Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah has joined Southeast Asian venture capital firm Monk's Hill Ventures as a venture partner.
2/12/2018
Entrepreneur-backed Monk’s Hill Ventures debuts with US$80mil fund - Digital News Asia
Monk's Hill Ventures, an entrepreneur-backed venture capital firm, has launched its debut fund of US$80 million, marking its entry into the startup investment landscape in Southeast Asia.
5/15/2014
Meet Monk's Hill Ventures, a new $80M fund that invests in startups from Southeast Asia, Silicon Valley - Tech in Asia
Monk's Hill Ventures is a new $80M venture fund focused on investing in startups spanning Southeast Asia and Silicon Valley, bridging two major tech ecosystems.
5/15/2014
Investment Signals
14ELSA completed a Pre-A funding round of $3.2 million led by Monk's Hill Ventures, indicating investor confidence in the company's growth trajectory.
Drone startup BeeX secured $7.7M Series A funding led by Monk's Hill Ventures and Seeds Capital, indicating investor confidence in the drone technology space.
The establishment of a dedicated $80M Southeast Asia-focused fund indicates investor conviction in the region's startup potential and emerging market opportunities.
Monk's Hill Ventures launches an $80M fund focused on investing in startups from Southeast Asia and Silicon Valley, signaling capital allocation toward the region's emerging tech ecosystem.
Southeast Asian venture market showing stabilization but with uneven recovery patterns across different countries, indicating selective investment opportunities.
Radiant1 has closed pre-Series A funding, indicating investor confidence in their SaaS platform and progression toward Series A.
E-commerce brand aggregator Rainforest closed a $45M funding round, indicating strong investor confidence in the brand aggregation model.
Khazanah executive Mohd Ridzwan Nordin joins Monk's Hill Ventures as venture partner, signaling institutional backing and expanded investment capacity in Southeast Asian tech ecosystem.
Rainforest raised US$21.5 million in convertible notes from existing investors, indicating continued investor confidence and funding for growth stage operations.
Singapore-based fintech startup Cinch raised $29M in a funding round led by Monk's Hill Ventures, indicating strong institutional backing for the company.
Monk's Hill Ventures, a new VC firm backed by entrepreneurs, launched with an $80 million fund targeting Southeast Asian tech startups across multiple sectors.
iSeed SEA's second fund demonstrates a thesis focused on Southeast Asia as a growing venture capital market with repeatable investment patterns.
A solo GP is launching a second fund focused on Southeast Asia, indicating continued confidence in the region's startup ecosystem and investment opportunities across various sectors.
Monk's Hill Ventures is highlighting investment trends for 2018, indicating focus on Software-as-a-Service sector opportunities.