The Venturi Partners team
Singapore-based growth-stage investor Venturi Partners has announced the launch of its second fund, with a target of US$225 million and a hard cap of US$250 million.
The investment platform aims for a first close of US$130 million by the Q2 of CY 2025.
Fund II aims to continue Venturi’s strategy of backing consumer brands that are disrupting their respective sectors across India and Southeast Asia by developing innovative products and services for the evolving Asian consumer.
Building on the success of its initial fund, which raised US$180 million in April 2022 from prominent families in Europe and Asia, the new fund will continue to focus on high-growth areas such as retail, education, healthcare, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
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Nicholas Cator, founder of Venturi Partners, stated, “Our investment philosophy remains unchanged. We back brands that create meaningful change and deliver innovative solutions to consumers. We take an active ownership approach with our portfolio companies, working closely with founders to help unlock growth and scale their businesses. With this second fund, we are excited to continue partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs across the region.”
Venturi’s first fund has a portfolio of seven high-growth consumer companies spanning education, food and beverage subscription services, beauty and personal care, retail, and home interiors. Notable investments include Livspace, Country Delight, Believe, Pickup Coffee, DALI, K-12 Techno, and JQR.
Founded in 2020, Venturi Partners is an Asia-focused investment platform that empowers consumer-facing businesses to establish disruptive brands in India and Southeast Asia. The firm offers growth funding to consumer-centric, purpose-driven brands within sectors like retail, education, healthcare and FMCG that demonstrate a commitment to generating a positive global impact.
Venturi Partners’s investment platform is designed for families seeking to participate in Asia’s long-term consumer growth trends. This platform is founded on shared values and enduring partnerships, with a core objective of providing operational value-add to entrepreneurs shaping the future leading brands in Asia.
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