# Vertex Growth > Vertex Growth (Vertex Growth Fund, VGF) is a Singapore-based growth-stage venture capital fund that provides expansion capital to companies on the cusp of growth, helping them become enduring category champions. Vertex Growth is part of Vertex's global network of venture capital funds, with affiliates in China, Israel, Japan, Southeast Asia and India, and the US, plus the healthcare-focused Vertex Ventures HC. Through that network it accesses opportunities from leading innovation hubs worldwide and works closely with the Vertex ecosystem of portfolio companies and partners. Disambiguation: Vertex Growth is a venture capital fund. It is **not** affiliated with Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (the biotechnology company, NASDAQ: VRTX) or Vertex, Inc. (the tax technology company, NASDAQ: VERX). Key facts: - Founded 2019. Approximately US$760M under management, 30+ portfolio companies, 8 unicorns. - Invests at the growth stage across consumer, healthcare, software, deeptech, fintech and cybersecurity. - Parent: Vertex Holdings. Website: https://www.vertexgrowth.com - Contact: hello@vertexgrowth.com — 250 North Bridge Road, #11-01 Raffles City Tower, Singapore 179101. Tel +65 6828 8088. Site structure note: this is a small marketing site. The portfolio, team and contact details are sections on the homepage (`/#portfolio`, `/#team`, `/#contact`) rather than standalone pages. Editorial articles live under `/perspectives/`, and firm and portfolio announcements under `/news/`. Some news items link out to third-party sources instead of to a page on this site; those are not listed below. ## Main pages - [Home](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/): Firm overview and story, key statistics, portfolio directory, team, testimonials and latest news. - [News](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/): Paginated index of firm and portfolio company announcements. - [Perspectives](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/): Paginated index of the firm's editorial articles and investment theses. - [Legal](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/legal/): Terms of use, trademark and privacy notices, and disclaimers. ## Team Listed at https://www.vertexgrowth.com/#team — individual biographies open in a dialog on that page rather than at their own URLs. - CHUA Kee Lock: Chairman - James LEE: General Partner - TAM Hock Chuan: General Partner - Jeff CHANG: General Partner - JIANG Honghui: Venture Partner - Tracy JIN: Senior Executive Director, Investment - Nikodemus JAYA: Executive Director, Investment - Yuki Hayashi: Executive Director, Investment - Shelby ZHANG: Executive Director, Investment - Calvin Tan: Executive Director, Investment - Daniel PAK: Director, Investment - Mika Lee: Associate, Investment - Michelle PANG: Executive Assistant ## Portfolio 47 companies, listed at https://www.vertexgrowth.com/#portfolio. Cybersecurity companies are also counted under software on the site's own filters. ### Consumer (12) - [17Live Inc](https://about.17.live/): 17Live Inc. (SGX: LVR) was founded in 2017. Its flagship mobile app 17 Media that offers live video streaming and real-time content sharing services. - [Ace Turtle](https://www.aceturtle.com/): Ace Turtle is the exclusive licensee of global retail brands such as Lee, Wrangler, Toys“R”Us, and Babies“R”Us for India and other South Asian markets. - [Bucketplace](https://www.bucketplace.co.kr/): Bucketplace is the developer of o!House, the No.1 lifestyle super-app and top eCommerce platform offering one-stop home makeover services from online-to-offline renovation, e-commerce, deliv… - [Coolmate](https://www.coolmate.me/): Coolmate is a tech-driven D2C menswear brand with an optimized local supply chain, delivering over 5 million orders across Vietnam and redefining quality, affordability, and service. - [Dailybox Group](https://www.dailybox.id/): Dailybox Group is a tech-enabled multi-brand start-up restaurant chain, with brands including Dailybox (convenient comfort food in rice boxes that has been certified HALAL by LLPOM MUI & BPJ… - [Kapiva](https://kapiva.in/): Kapiva is a modern wellness brand blending traditional Ayurvedic formulations with contemporary science to deliver daily health solutions tailored for the fast-paced lifestyle. - [Kuku FM](https://kukufm.com/): Kuku FM is India’s leading audio platform bringing stories, podcasts, and knowledge to life in local languages for millions of listeners. - [Licious](https://www.licious.in/): Licious is India’s leading online meat brand. - [Mico](https://mico-inc.com/company/en/): Mico Inc. develops and provides the MicoEngageAI, MicoVoiceAI and Micomii marketing platforms, which are designed to optimize communication between companies and their customers. - [NEIWAI](https://neiwai.life/): NEIWAI is China’s leading modern D2C lingerie brand. - [Palmonas](https://palmonas.com/): Palmonas is India’s leading demi-fine jewellery brand, founded in 2022 by Pallavi Mohadikar, Amol Patwari, and Shraddha Kapoor. - [Pilgrim](https://www.discoverpilgrim.com): Pilgrim is a digital-native beauty brand that aims to redefine India's beauty landscape. ### Healthcare (6) - [Allay Therapeutics](https://www.allaytx.com/): Allay Therapeutics is a biotech start-up in long-lasting pain management to reduce the need for opioid use post-surgery. - [Bicycle Therapeutics](https://www.bicycletherapeutics.com/) (exited): Bicycle Therapeutics is developing first-in-class medicines to treat cancer and other debilitating diseases. - [Cala Health](https://calahealth.com/): Cala Health is a bioelectronic medicine company transforming the standard of care for chronic disease. - [EGS](https://www.endogastricsolutions.com/): EndoGastric Solutions (EGS) is a medical device company developing and commercializing an incisionless surgical solution for the treatment of GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) or common… - [Nuvaira](https://nuvaira.com/home-en/): Nuvaira is a medical device company developing a minimally invasive Targeted Lung Denervation (TLD) therapy to treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. - [Septerna](https://septerna.com/) (exited): (NASDAQ: SEPN) Septerna is developing oral therapeutics to target difficult to drug GPCRs via a unique GPCR Native ComplexTM small molecule discovery platform. ### Software (9) - [Datarails](https://www.datarails.com/): Datarails is a financial planning and analysis platform that automates financial reporting and planning, while enabling finance teams to continue benefiting from the familiar spreadsheets an… - [Elice](https://elice.io/sg): Elice educational training platform provides a virtualized education training environment and customized training solutions with EliceLXP – the first education startup in South Korea. - [Estie](https://www.estie.jp/): estie, inc. provides real estate developers, institutional investors, and others with services that facilitate industry transactions. - [Janio](https://janio.asia/): Janio provides an end-to-end, integrated cross-border logistics solutions in Southeast Asia. - [PatSnap](https://www.patsnap.com/): Combining millions of data points from patents, licensing, IP litigation and company information with non-patent literatures, PatSnap provides the world's most forward-thinking organizations… - [SpotDraft](https://www.spotdraft.com/): SpotDraft is a legal-tech company focused on helping lawyers achieve greater operational efficiency with an intuitive end-to-end contract automation platform. - [Verbit](https://verbit.ai/): Verbit is a professional AI-transcription and captioning service offering 99% accuracy using a hybrid model of proprietary ASR technology and human fact checkers. - [Virta](https://www.virta.global/): Virta’s SaaS platform manages 2-way electric vehicle (EV) and grid charging infrastructure. - [X Mile](https://www.xmile.co.jp/): X Mile Inc. operates a management platform for Japan’s non-desk industries, spanning logistics, construction and manufacturing. ### Deeptech (10) - [Acrab](http://www.acrabai.com/): Acrab is a technology company building agentic AI compute infrastructure for the next generation of intelligent systems. Founded in 2024, the company develops high-performance AI compute arc… - [D-Robotics](https://d-robotics.cc/): D-Robotics is a leading provider of robotics development infrastructure, encompassing hardware such as our powerful development board which offers robust computing capabilities, operating sy… - [Dolphin Semiconductor](https://dolphin-semiconductor.com/): Dolphin Semiconductor is a leading provider of semiconductor IP solutions, specialising in mixed signal IP design targeting markets such as Industrial, High-Performance Computing, Consumer E… - [Geek+](https://www.geekplus.com/en/): Seeking to move the world intelligently, Geek+ (2590.HK) is a leading developer of highly flexible, reliable and intelligent robotics technology, designed to improve automation for logistics… - [Horizon Robotics](https://en.horizon.ai/): Horizon Robotics (HR) is China’s leading edge-AI chip company, recognised as China’s Nvidia. - [PlayNitride](https://www.playnitride.com/) (exited): PlayNitride (TWSE: 6854) is is a pioneer and market leader in MicroLED technology with over 300 patents across countries. - [Seahi Robotics](https://seahi.com/): Seahi Robotics specalises in independent R&D, production, and service of marine robots. - [SmarterMicro](http://www.smartermicro.com/) (exited): SmarterMicro (SHA:688512) is a fabless radio frequency front-end fabless design house. - [Taranis](https://taranis.ag/): A complete digital agriculture intelligence solution helping farmers to identify, analyze and treat early signs of crop threats to make informed decisions, lower costs and maximize yield. - [XTIMES-DA](https://www.xtimes-da.com/): X-Times Design Automation Co., LTD has world-class EDA technical support and R&D talents, and focuses on research and development of the digital implementation EDA platform including a new g… ### Fintech (4) - [Kissht](https://kissht.com/): Kissht, the digital platform run by OnEMI Technology Solutions Limited (NSE: KISSHT.BO), is India’s leading fintech offering short- and long-term loans for businesses, personal consumption,… - [NIUM](https://www.nium.com/): NIUM streamlines the process of sending and settling cross-border payment through its technology platform to provide a secure, cost-efficient and transparent experience for its retail and en… - [Sunday](https://easysunday.com/): Sunday is Asia’s first full-stack Insurtech company and was launched in Thailand in 2017. - [Validus](https://validus.sg/): Validus is a peer-to-business lending marketplace offering SME supply chain finance. ### Cybersecurity (6) - [BlinkOps](https://www.blinkops.com/): BlinkOps is the first security automation copilot, utilizing generative AI to significantly enhance productivity for security professionals. - [Cyberhaven](https://www.cyberhaven.com/): Cyberhaven is a US-based cybersecurity SaaS company that develops a Data Detection and Response (DDR) platform to the protection of enterprise data and intellectual property. - [Cylus](https://www.cylus.com/): Cylus, the global leader in rail cybersecurity, helps rail and metro companies avoid safety incidents and service disruptions caused by cyber-attacks. - [Cymulate](https://cymulate.com/): Cymulate is a SaaS-based breach and attack simulation platform that makes it simple to know and optimize your security posture any time, all the time and empowers companies to safeguard thei… - [D-Fend Solutions](https://d-fendsolutions.com/) (exited): D-Fend Solutions is the leading counter-drone, RF cyber-takeover technology provider, enabling control, safety and continuity during rogue drone incidents to overcome both current and emergi… - [Perimeter X](https://www.perimeterx.com/): PerimeterX, now part of HUMAN Security, was founded with a mission to revolutionize web security and build the first true cloud security solution. ## Perspectives (15) - [Counter-Drone Comes of Age: What D-Fend's Acquisition Signals](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/counter-drone-comes-of-age-what-d-fend-s-acquisition-signals/) (2026-06-12): D-Fend Solutions, a counter-drone company protecting critical infrastructure such as airports and nuclear plants, agreed to be acquired by Motorola So… - [What Kissht Taught Us: Vertex Growth's Lessons from India's First New-Age Fintech IPO](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/what-kissht-taught-us-vertex-growth-s-lessons-from-india-s-first-new-age-fintech-ipo/) (2026-05-20): On 8 May 2026, OnEMI Technology Solutions (parent of Kissht and its NBFC subsidiary Si Creva Capital) listed on the NSE and BSE at a premium to its is… - [From Gap to Category Leader - Palmonas and the Rise of Accessible Fine Jewellery in India](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/from-gap-to-category-leader-palmonas-and-the-rise-of-accessible-fine-jewellery-in-india/) (2026-04-09): With 58 self-operated stores and Bollywood’s most-followed celebrity as equity co-founder, Palmonas is rewriting the rules of aspiration for India’s n… - [Why We Invested in Datarails - Modernising Finance Without Breaking Excel](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/why-we-invested-in-datarails-modernising-finance-without-breaking-excel/) (2026-02-04): Finance teams are under increasing pressure to deliver faster, more accurate insight, yet most still rely on Excel for core planning and reporting. - [The Education Revolution: How Elice is Paving the Way for Technological Upskilling with AI](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/the-education-revolution-how-elice-is-paving-the-way-for-technological-upskilling-with-ai/) (2024-03-11): Coding. Software Development. Data Science. These are familiar skillsets relevant to the constantly evolving tech world. - [O!House Takes On Superapp Status in Home Furnishing in Korea and Beyond](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/o-house-takes-on-superapp-status-in-home-furnishing-in-korea-and-beyond/) (2022-10-07): Did you know that 1 in 2 South Koreans have downloaded the O!House app to help them design and furnish their homes? - [Meet Cylus: The Defender of Railway Cybersecurity](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/meet-cylus-the-defender-of-railway-cybersecurity/) (2022-03-29): As software and data management systems evolve, so will the variants and volume of cybersecurity threats be directed at them. - [Visualising the next-generation viewing experience with PlayNitride](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/visualising-the-next-generation-viewing-experience-with-playnitride/) (2022-01-21): Visualising the next-generation viewing experience with PlayNitride Facebook (now Meta) tells us that the metaverse is “the next evolution of social c… - [A Word With…Cindy Kua, Co-Founder and CEO of Sunday Insurance](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/a-word-with-cindy-kua-co-founder-and-ceo-of-sunday-insurance/) (2021-10-22): For many years, the insurance industry in Asia has remained relatively unchanging and highly traditional due to low penetration. - [Fashion for All: NEIWAI defining body inclusivity as the new sexy](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/fashion-for-all-neiwai-defining-body-inclusivity-as-the-new-sexy/) (2021-07-28): For decades, the male gaze has dominated common perceptions of what “sexy” should be in the women’s lingerie industry – usually skimpy two-piece sets… - [Charging Towards an Electrified Future](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/charging-towards-an-electrified-future/) (2021-07-09): Up until a few years ago, the idea of an Electric Vehicle (EV) future was murky with consumers doubting the viability, economics and infrastructure ne… - [What’s sparking electric vehicle adoption in Southeast Asia?](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/what-s-sparking-electric-vehicle-adoption-in-southeast-asia/) (2021-06-23): There’s nothing new about Electric Vehicles (EVs), for they have been tearing up the streets since 2006, with Tesla leading the charge. - [Precision Agriculture at Scale](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/precision-agriculture-at-scale/) (2020-11-02): While the agtech space has seen plenty of innovation over the past several years, Taranis is differentiated by the scale and resolution of its scoutin… - [Financing SMEs Today. Powering Tomorrow's Growth.](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/financing-smes-today-powering-tomorrow-s-growth-/) (2020-10-09): SME financing is a current, pertinent problem to solve across the region and Validus is making significant inroads towards bridging the financing gap. - [Live streaming is the future (and we’re there for it)](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/perspectives/introducing-m17-entertainment/) (2020-06-02): If you cross paths with Ya in Taipei, she might seem like a typical young working adult, but she is quite special. ## News (61) - [Acrab Raises US$130 Million Series B, Advancing Agentic AI Compute Platform Commercialization](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/acrab-raises-us-130-million-series-b-advancing-agentic-ai-compute-platform-commercialization/) (2026-08-07): Acrab today announced a US$130 million Series B financing round, with continued support from existing leading investors Vertex Ventures SEA & India an… - [X Mile Raises JPY 3.17 Billion Series C to Scale Vertical AI and M&A Push in Japan's Non-Desk Sector](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/x-mile-raises-3-17-billion-yen-in-series-c-funding-total-funding-reaches-6-96-billion-yen/) (2026-08-04): Vertex Growth leads round, taking Tokyo-based workforce platform's total funding to JPY 6.96 billion - [Watch: Where is smart money really flowing in Asian medtech? | LSI Asia 2026](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/watch-building-global-champions-asia-pacific-s-next-medtech-wave-lsi-asia-2026/) (2026-07-29): Shelby Zhang, Executive Director at Vertex Growth, joined a panel at LSI Asia 2026 on where Asian medtech investment is headed in 2026. - [Acrab Unveils GΞLIX 1 SoC and Agent Box, Bringing State-of-the-Art AI to the Edge](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/introducing-agent-box-by-acrab/) (2026-07-27): Built on a 5-nanometer process, the new SoC is designed to support models in the 100 billion parameter class, with full-stack software for private and… - [Acrab Secures over US$350 Million in Financing to Advance Agentic AI Compute Infrastructure](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/acrab-secures-over-us-350-million-in-financing-to-advance-agentic-ai-compute-infrastructure/) (2026-06-18): With early backing from Vertex Ventures SEA & India and Vertex Growth, Acrab is developing the hardware and software infrastructure required for the n… - [Motorola Solutions to Acquire D-Fend Solutions, an Industry Leader in Counter-Drone Systems](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/d-fend-solutions-acquisition/) (2026-06-02): Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire D-Fend Solutions (D-Fend), an industry leader in… - [Kissht makes stock market debut at 12% premium over IPO price](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/onemi-technology-ipo-listing-digital-lending-platform-shares-list-at-12-premium/) (2026-05-14): Digital lending firm Kissht debuted on the BSE at a premium. - [Cala Health Wins 2026 MedTech Breakthrough Award for Best New Neurology Technology Solution](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/cala-health-wins-2026-medtech-breakthrough-award-for-best-new-neurology-technology-solution/) (2026-05-14): Wearable neuromodulation therapy company recognized for its breakthrough approach to treating hand tremors in patients with Essential Tremor - [Cala Health secures $50M to scale wearable neuromodulation therapy](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/cala-health-secures-50m-to-scale-wearable-neuromodulation-therapy/) (2026-04-27): Cala Health, a bioelectronic medicine company developing wearable neuromodulation therapies for tremors, raised $50 million in growth capital from Tri… - [Cala Announces FDA Clearance of its Next Generation TAPS Therapy Wearable Device for Essential Tremor and Parkinson's Disease](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/cala-announces-fda-clearance-of-its-next-generation-taps-therapy-wearable-device-for-essential-tremor-and-parkinson-s-disease/) (2026-04-15): Cala®, the bioelectronic medicine leader, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Cala kIQ® Plus system, the next-gen… - [estie Enters Capital and Business Partnership with Norinchukin Bank](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/estie-enters-capital-and-business-partnership-with-norinchukin-bank/) (2026-04-10): estie, inc. has entered into a capital and business partnership agreement with Norinchukin Bank, aimed at advancing digital transformation in real est… - [D‑Robotics Secures $120M Series B1 to Scale Robotics Infrastructure](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/drobotics-secures-120m-series-b1-to-scale-robotics-infrastructure/) (2026-03-25): D-Robotics, a Vertex Growth Fund portfolio company, has raised $120M in Series B1 funding from Didi Global and Meituan to scale its robotics infrastru… - [SpotDraft Secures $8M from Qualcomm Ventures to Advance On-Device AI for Enterprise Legal](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/spotdraft-secures-8m-from-qualcomm-ventures-to-advance-on-device-ai-for-enterprise-legal/) (2026-02-02): SpotDraft, an AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform, has raised $8 million from Qualcomm Ventures in a strategic Series B extension. - [Dolphin Semiconductor Marks its First Anniversary with Major Expansion Push and Active Merge & Acquisition Strategy](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/dolphin-semiconductor-marks-its-first-anniversary-with-major-expansion-push-and-active-merge-acquisition-strategy/) (2026-01-20): Dolphin Semiconductor marks its first anniversary with strengthened capabilities, strong commercial traction, and an active pipeline of strategic acqu… - [X-Times Wins the "Annual Excellence in Innovation Award" at the 2026 Semiconductor Investment Annual Conference and IC Industry Awards Ceremony](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/x-times-wins-the-annual-excellence-in-innovation-award-at-the-2026-semiconductor-investment-annual-conference-and-ic-top-list-awards-ceremony/) (2025-12-23): X-Times has been recognised with the "Annual Excellence in Innovation Award" at 2026 China Semiconductor Investment Alliance Annual Conference and Chi… - [Coolmate Secures Series C Funding, Marking a New Growth Chapter for a Vietnamese Brand](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/coolmate-secures-series-c-funding-marking-a-new-growth-chapter-for-a-vietnamese-brand/) (2025-11-03): Coolmate, Vietnam’s pioneering D2C fashion brand, announced the completion of its Series C funding round led by Vertex Growth Fund, with participation… - [Groundbreaking Study Demonstrates Cala TAPS™ Therapy Reduces Hand Tremor in Essential Tremor Patients by Directly Modulating Brain Activity](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/groundbreaking-study-demonstrates-cala-tapstm-therapy-reduces-hand-tremor-in-essential-tremor-patients-by-directly-modulating-brain-activity/) (2025-10-13): Cala®, the bioelectronic medicine leader, announced today the publication of a groundbreaking study in the journal Brain Stimulation providing new evi… - [Syngenta Crop Protection and Taranis announce strategic AI partnership](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/syngenta-crop-protection-and-taranis-announce-strategic-ai-partnership/) (2025-10-08): Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, a global leader in agricultural innovation, and Taranis, a global leader in AI-powered crop intelligence, today announc… - [Virta appoints Juhani Hintikka as CEO to lead the next phase of EV charging industry growth](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/virta-appoints-juhani-hintikka-as-ceo-to-lead-the-next-phase-of-ev-charging-industry-growth/) (2025-08-27): Virta, the leading software and solutions provider for electric vehicle (EV) charging businesses, today announced the appointment of Juhani Hintikka a… - [VIRTA acquires NORTHE Fleet Management, establishing Europe’s most comprehensive EV fleet, charging & energy solutions platform](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/virta-acquires-northe-fleet-management-establishing-europe-s-most-comprehensive-ev-fleet-charging-energy-solutions-platform/) (2025-08-20): Virta, a leading international electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy platform provider headquartered in Helsinki, today announced it has entered i… - [Geekplus Lists on HKEX Main Board: Pioneering the Global Smart Logistics Transformation with Robotics](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/geekplus-lists-on-hkex-main-board-pioneering-the-global-smart-logistics-transformation-with-robotics/) (2025-07-09): Geekplus (Stock Code: 2590.HK), the global leader in warehouse robotics, successfully listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limi… - [estie、リサ・パートナーズによる導入事例を公開](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/estie/) (2025-07-03): 日本最大級の商業用不動産データ分析基盤「estie マーケット調査」を中心に複数のサービスを提供する株式会社estie（本社：東京都港区、代表取締役：平井 瑛、以下「estie」）は、 「estie マーケット調査」「estie 案件管理」「estie レジリサーチ」の3サービスをご導入いただいた株… - [Allay Therapeutics Announces $57.5M Series D Financing and Venture Debt Line to Advance ATX101 and its Ultra-Sustained Pain Platform for Post-Surgical Pain Management](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/allay-therapeutics-announces-first-patients-dosed-in-pivotal-phase-2b-registration-trial-of-atx101-for-post-surgical-pain-management-after-knee-replacement-surgery/) (2025-06-05): Allay Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering ultra-sustained analgesic products to transform post-surgical pain management an… - [The Right Business: Elice, Korea’s trailblazer in AI education for next-gen technological skill](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/the-right-business-elice-korea-s-trailblazer-in-ai-education-for-next-gen-technological-skill/) (2025-05-16): In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, the global workforce is under immense pressure to keep pace. - [Horizon Robotics and DENSO Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Adoption of High-Performance Assisted Driving](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/horizon-robotics-and-denso-forge-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-adoption-of-high-performance-assisted-driving/) (2025-04-25): Horizon Robotics (stock code: 9660.HK), a leading provider of smart driving solutions for passenger vehicles, announced a strategic partnership with D… - [Vertex Growth announces commitment of €10M investment in Dolphin Semiconductor to accelerate growth strategy](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/vertex-growth-announces-commitment-of-euro10m-investment-in-dolphin-semiconductor-to-accelerate-growth-strategy/) (2025-04-15): Vertex Growth, a Singapore-based growth-stage venture capital fund, today announced a commitment of €10M in Dolphin Semiconductor, a leading provider… - [GXS Bank acquires Validus Group’s Singapore business](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/gxs-bank-acquires-validus-group-s-singapore-business/) (2025-04-14): GXS Bank announced today that it has received regulatory approval to acquire Validus Capital Pte Ltd (Validus Capital), the Singapore subsidiary of Va… - [Cyberhaven Raises $100 Million Series D at $1 Billion Valuation](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/cyberhaven-raises-100-million-series-d-at-1-billion-valuation/) (2025-04-02): Cyberhaven, the leader in AI-powered data security, today announced $100 million in Series D funding led by StepStone Group (Nasdaq: STEP) along with… - [Allay Therapeutics Announces First Patients Dosed in Pivotal Phase 2b Registration Trial of ATX101 for Post-Surgical Pain Management After Knee Replacement Surgery](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/allay-therapeutics-announces-57-5m-series-d-financing-and-venture-debt-line-to-advance-atx101-and-its-ultra-sustained-pain-platform-for-post-surgical-pain-management/) (2025-02-18): Allay Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering ultra-sustained analgesic products to transform post-surgical pain management an… - [Cala® Health Closes Oversubscribed $50 Million Financing To Propel Growth](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/cala-health-closes-oversubscribed-50-million-financing-to-propel-growth/) (2024-12-09): Cala Health, the non-invasive bioelectronic medicine leader, today announced it has completed the initial closing of an oversubscribed $50 million gro… - [D-Fend Solutions Raises $31M to Fortify Cyber Counter-Drone Technology and Market Leadership](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/d-fend-solutions-raises-31m-to-fortify-cyber-counter-drone-technology-and-market-leadership/) (2024-12-04): D-Fend Solutions, the leader in field-proven radio frequency (RF) cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone – takeover technology, announce… - [estie, inc. Raises a JPY 2.8B Series B round from Vertex Growth and Development Bank of Japan to Fuel Rapid Expansion](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/estie-inc-raises-a-jpy-2-8b-series-b-round-from-vertex-growth-and-development-bank-of-japan-to-fuel-rapid-expansion/) (2024-10-08): estie, inc. a leading Japanese property technology startup aimed at redefining the real estate industry through digital transformation (DX) announced… - [VGF Bulletin | Apr 2024 to Jun 2024](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/vgf-bulletin-apr-2024-to-jun-2024/) (2024-07-29): Here’s a selection of Vertex Growth portfolio companies’ significant news. - [XTIMES-DA Raises Series B Round](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/xtimes-da-raises-series-b-round/) (2024-05-28): X-Times Design Automation Co., LTD (“XTIMES-DA”), a leading provider of advanced digital implementation Electronic Design Automation (EDA) products, t… - [Sunday acquires general insurer in Indonesia amplifying its full-stack insurtech model in Southeast Asia](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/sunday-acquires-general-insurer-in-indonesia-amplifying-its-full-stack-insurtech-model-in-southeast-asia/) (2024-03-07): Sunday, a regional full-stack insurtech group in Southeast Asia, has completed the acquisition of PT KSK Insurance Indonesia in January 2024 after obt… - [Taranis Board Welcomes Accomplished Syngenta Executive Vern Hawkins](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/taranis-board-welcomes-accomplished-syngenta-executive-vern-hawkins/) (2024-02-20): Taranis, the global leader in AI-powered crop intelligence, announces the appointment of Vern Hawkins to its Board of Directors, effective February 15… - [VGF Bulletin | Aug 2023 to Nov 2023](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/vgf-bulletin-or-aug-2023-to-nov-2023/) (2024-02-07): Here’s a selection of Vertex Growth portfolio companies’ significant news. - [Elice Inc. raises KRW 20B Series C round from global investors to accelerate APAC expansion](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/elice-inc-raises-krw-20b-series-c-round-from-global-investors-to-accelerate-apac-expansion/) (2024-01-29): Elice Inc., South Korea’s upcoming AI-powered educational platform company, has raised a KRW 20B (approximately USD 14.9M) Series C round. - [Micoworks Inc., Raised JPY 3.5 Billion In Series B Round to Accelerate Global Business Expansion](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/micoworks-inc-raised-jpy-3-5-billion-in-series-b-round-to-accelerate-global-business-expansion/) (2024-01-03): Micoworks Inc. a developer and provider of the MicoCloud and Micomii marketing platforms, which optimize communication between companies and their cus… - [NEIWAI Celebrates the Launch of Flagship Store in Singapore's Raffles City](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/neiwai-celebrates-the-launch-of-flagship-store-in-singapore-s-raffles-city/) (2023-07-25): NEIWAI, the renowned premium lifestyle brand is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated opening of its flagship store in Singapore's prestigious R… - [VGF Bulletin | Nov 2022 to Feb 2023](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/vgf-bulletin-or-nov-2022-to-feb-2023/) (2023-04-26): Here’s a selection of Vertex Growth portfolio companies’ significant news. - [Virta closes €85M funding to increase EVs’ impact on energy flexibility markets and accelerate growth in Europe and Asia-Pacific](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/virta-closes-euro85m-funding-to-increase-evs-impact-on-energy-flexibility-markets-and-accelerate-growth-in-europe-and-asia-pacific/) (2023-04-25): Finland-based Virta Ltd, a global leader of the fast-growing Electric Vehicle charging platforms industry(1), has secured new €85M growth funding. - [VGF Bulletin | Aug to Oct 2022](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/vgf-bulletin-or-aug-to-oct-2022/) (2023-01-06): Here’s a selection of Vertex Growth portfolio companies’ significant news. - [No opioids after surgery: Evonik invests in Allay Therapeutics and supplies key technology for pain therapy implants](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/no-opioids-after-surgery-evonik-invests-in-allay-therapeutics-and-supplies-key-technology-for-pain-therapy-implants/) (2022-12-14): Evonik has invested in biopharmaceutical company Allay Therapeutics. - [VGF Bulletin | May to Jul 2022](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/vgf-bulletin-or-may-to-jul-2022/) (2022-09-16): Here’s a selection of Vertex Growth portfolio companies’ significant news. - [Dailybox Group Announces USD 24 Million in Series B Funding Led by Northstar Group and Vertex Growth](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/dailybox-group-announces-usd-24-million-in-series-b-funding-led-by-northstar-group-and-vertex-growth/) (2022-06-20): Dailybox Group, an Indonesia-based tech-enabled multi-brand restaurant chain, announced it has closed a USD 24 million (approximately IDR 355 billion)… - [VGF Bulletin | Feb to Apr 2022](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/vgf-bulletin-or-feb-to-apr-2022/) (2022-05-31): Here’s a selection of Vertex Growth portfolio companies’ significant news. - [VGF Bulletin | Nov 2021 to Jan 2022](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/vgf-bulletin-or-portfolio-updates-nov-2021-to-jan-2022/) (2022-03-15): Here’s a selection of Vertex Growth portfolio companies’ significant news from Nov 2021 -Jan 2022. - [DealStreetAsia | SG's Vertex Growth to hit first close of $330m second fund in July](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/sg-s-vertex-growth-to-hit-first-close-of-330m-second-fund-in-july/) (2021-06-28): Vertex Growth Fund expects to hit the first close of its $330-million second fund by next month, according to a senior executive at the firm. - [Vertex Growth Secures Foreign VC Investment from Korea Venture Investment Corporation and Embarks on the Globalisation of Korean Tech Start-ups](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/vertex-growth-secures-foreign-vc-investment-from-korea-venture-investment-corporation-and-embarks-on-the-globalisation-of-korean-tech-start-ups/) (2021-06-18): Vertex Growth is pleased to announce that its second fund has secured a commitment of USD 15M from Korea Venture Investment Corporation's (“KVIC”) For… - [Cymulate Raises USD 45M in Series C Funding for Continuous Security Testing Led by One Peak](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/cymulate-raises-45m-in-series-c-funding-for-continuous-security-testing-led-by-one-peak/) (2021-05-05): Cymulate, the industry standard SaaS based Continuous Security Validation platform leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK® framework end-to-end, announced today… - [Virta, a leading electric vehicle charging platform company, closes EUR 30M investment round, accelerating global transition to sustainable mobility](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/virta-a-leading-electric-vehicle-charging-platform-company-closes-30-meuro-investment-round-accelerating-global-transition-to-sustainable-mobility/) (2021-04-20): Virta, one of the fastest growing companies in Europe ranked by the Financial Times, announces today that it has attracted significant funding from ma… - [EndoGastric Solutions Secures A New Round of Financing](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/endogastric-solutions-secures-a-new-round-of-financing/) (2020-11-25): U.S. based EndoGastric Solutions® has received a significant round of funding from investors including Vertex Growth Fund, to further accelerate comme… - [Geek+ Nets $200m in Series C Round](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/geek-nets-200m/) (2020-06-18): Geekplus Technology, a Chinese unicorn that uses AI and robotics to build smart logistics solutions, has closed over $200 million in a Series C round… - [VCs in Southeast Asia lie in wait, even as valuations soften](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/vcs-in-southeast-asia-lie-in-wait-even-as-valuations-soften/) (2020-05-25): STARTUP valuations in South-east Asia are beginning to soften as the industry comes to terms with the economic impact of Covid-19, venture capital (VC… - [The Forrester New Wave™: Bot Management, Q1 2020 ranked PerimeterX as a leader in the market](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/the-forrester-new-wavetm-bot-management-q1-2020-ranked-perimeterx-as-a-leader-in-the-market/) (2020-01-30): According to the report, PerimeterX “leads the pack with robust machine learning and attack response capabilities.” The report evaluated 13 vendors in… - [Cymulate raises $15 million to expand its cloud-based security platform](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/cymulate-raises-15-million-to-expand-cloud-based-security-platform/) (2019-11-27): Cymulate today announced that it has raised $15 million in venture capital as the cybersecurity company continues international expansion of its cloud… - [Bicycle Therapeutics & Oxurion: Positive Topline Phase 1 Results with THR-149, a novel, potent, plasma kallikrein (PKal) inhibitor for the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/bicycle-therapeutics-oxurion-positive-topline-phase-1-results/) (2019-07-01): Bicycle Therapeutics & Oxurion: Positive Topline Phase 1 Results with THR-149, a novel, potent, plasma kallikrein (PKal) inhibitor for the treatment o… - [Nuvaira: Revolutionary therapy that blasts 80°C radiofrequency into defective lung nerves could help thousands of sufferers with severe asthma](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/nuvaira-revolutionary-therapy-that-blasts-80c-radiofrequency-into-defective-lung-nerves-could-help-thousands-of-sufferers-with-severe-asthma/) (2019-06-06): Nuvaira: Revolutionary therapy that blasts 80°C radiofrequency into defective lung nerves could help thousands of sufferers with severe asthma Nuvaira… - [Vertex Growth invests in PerimeterX’s $43 million equity financing round](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/vertex-growth-invests-in-perimeterxs-43-million-equity-financing-round/) (2019-02-12): PerimeterX develops a scalable, behaviour-based bot protection solution with predictive detection for web, mobile and APIs. - [Vertex Growth invests in Nuvaira’s $79 million equity financing round](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/news/vertex-growth-invests-in-nuvairas-79-million-equity-financing-round/) (2019-02-11): Nuvaira, a developer of novel therapeutic medical devices to treat obstructive lung diseases, is developing the Nuvaira Lung Denervation System to add… ## Vertex global network - [Vertex Holdings](https://www.vertexholdings.com/): Parent company and anchor investor of the Vertex network. - [Vertex Ventures China](https://vertexventures.cn/) - [Vertex Ventures Israel](https://www.vertexventures.co.il/) - [Vertex Ventures Japan](https://vertexventures.jp/en) - [Vertex Ventures SEA & India](https://www.vertexventures.sg) - [Vertex Ventures US](https://www.vvus.com) - [Vertex Ventures HC](https://vertexventureshc.com/): Healthcare-focused affiliate. ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://www.vertexgrowth.com/sitemap-index.xml): Machine-readable index of every published page, with last-modified dates. - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertex-growth/): Firm updates and announcements. - 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