UOB Venture

UOB Venture Management Private Limited (UOBVM), a subsidiary of United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB), has been actively investing in privately-held companies in Southeast Asia and Greater China since 1992. With a deep understanding of Asian markets, corporate cultures, and business mindsets, UOBVM leverages its substantial expertise to navigate the regional economic landscape.

The firm boasts a strong, stable team with core members working together for over 15 years, complemented by a diverse range of experiences in various fields. This diversity, along with local presences in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and China, enables UOBVM to maintain a significant network and deal flow, evaluating more than 700 companies annually in the dynamic ASEAN-China growth region.

With assets under management exceeding S$2.0 billion, UOBVM deploys funds through various platforms, including ASEAN China Investment Funds, Asia Impact Investment Funds, Renminbi Funds, Global Investor Programme Funds, and Special Mandate Funds. The firm focuses on companies within specific themes, employing risk-based evaluation methods to ensure balanced investment risks across management, regulatory aspects, financing, barrier to entry, and execution.

UOBVM supports its investee companies through board participation, offering insights on business strategies, regulatory knowledge, and best practices in corporate governance and brand equity. Additionally, it facilitates growth by introducing customers, suppliers, and potential JV partners, advocating for responsible investing through impact investments and integrating ESG considerations into its investment process, aligning with global standards like the Operating Principles for Impact Management and the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).