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Inside OSK-SBI's New $20-40 Million Venture Fund: Mandate, Strategy, and Ambitions

Mark Lee, Head of Investment, OSK-SBI Venture Partners

15-Jul-24 12:00

Inside OSK-SBI's New $20-40 Million Venture Fund: Mandate, Strategy, and Ambitions

On this episode of Enterprise Explores, we dive into the world of venture capital with Mark Lee, Head of Investment at OSK-SBI Venture Partners. Following the launch of their second venture capital fund, the OSK-SBI Dynamic Growth Fund 2, we explore how the firm plans to deploy $20-40 million across promising private companies in ASEAN.

Mark discusses the intricacies of the new fund, the deployment strategies, and the rationale behind targeting the ASEAN market. Learn about the success stories from their first fund, including notable investments in Doctor Anywhere and Sunday Insurance, and the lessons they've brought forward to their new fund.

Mark also sheds light on the challenges of raising capital in the current economic climate, the importance of focusing on sectors like fintech, healthcare, and climate tech, and the strategic importance of collaborating with local and regional partners. Discover how OSK-SBI Venture Partners supports its portfolio companies beyond capital provision and their approach to identifying and nurturing high-growth potential startups.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or founder looking to raise funds, a venture capitalists or private equity investor looking to learn about what peers are up to, or simply curious about the venture capital landscape in Southeast Asia, this episode offers valuable insights into the strategies and future plans of one of the region's key players.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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