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Granite Asia

Investor type

Debt fund / VC / PE

Founded

2000

AUM

$5 000 M

Location

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Asia
Investor profile last updated: 10 September, 2026

Profile

Granite Asia is a multi-asset investment firm based in Singapore with over 26 years of investment history. Founded by Chuen Hong Lew, the firm is renowned for its expertise in venture capital, growth investments, and private credit, managing over $10 billion in assets. The diverse team comprises senior managing partners such as Jenny Lee and Ming Eng, who lead various strategic initiatives across the firm’s platform. Granite Asia differentiates itself by offering bespoke finance solutions, using local insights and a strong commitment to not just invest in but help grow businesses.

Granite Asia's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as consumer growth, enterprise workflow, food systems, health innovation, and energy transition. The firm makes investments ranging from private credit to equity with a typical check size inferred to be in the $50-100 m range. Its geographical focus spans Asia, focusing on transformative growth in mid-market companies, and is backed by strategic partners like Temasek and DBS Private Bank. The firm has achieved significant success with 68 IPOs across its history.

Notable investments include companies in advanced manufacturing, consumer sectors, and healthcare. Granite Asia strategically targets businesses that capitalize on growth trends in Asia, enhancing supply chains and modernizing operations. The firm has invested in over 500 companies, showcasing a comprehensive approach to building industry champions through platforms such as the Libra Hybrid strategy.

Industry

Cloud Energy Technology AI Transportation Software Security SaaS Robotics Medical Devices Marketing and Advertising IT Services Internet and Web Services Industrial Healthcare Services Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services E-commerce/Marketplace Consumer Products Foodtech Media and Entertainment

Granite Asia Funds

Name Type
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Industry
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Stage
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Region
Size AUM Launch date
Granite Asia Credit Fund I
Fund of funds
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
Robotics
SaaS
Software
Energy
Seed
Series A
Asia
$5-10 m
$250 M
May 2025
Initial Public Offering Fund
Fund of funds
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Robotics
SaaS
Software
Energy
Seed
Series A
Asia
$5-10 m
$110 M
February 2026
Libra Hybrid
Private Equity (PE)
Venture Capital (VC)
Debt fund
Consumer Products
Healthcare Services
Technology
Asia
$50-100 m
$500 M
September 2026

Contacts

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Title
Email
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Jenny Lee Managing Partner
Managing Partner
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Rita Yang Vice President of Public Affairs
Vice President of Public Affairs
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FAQs about Granite Asia

Granite Asia is a venture capital and private equity firm that also operates as a debt fund. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Granite Asia is located in Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Granite Asia was founded in 2000.
Granite Asia invests in companies and startups in Cloud, Energy, Technology, AI, Transportation, Software, Security, SaaS, Robotics, Medical Devices, Marketing and Advertising, IT Services, Internet and Web Services, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, E-commerce/Marketplace, Consumer Products, Foodtech, Media and Entertainment.
Granite Asia invests in companies and startups in Asia.
Granite Asia invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Granite Asia usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Granite Asia has around $5 000m assets under management.
Granite Asia last fund was created/launched in 2026-09-10
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