Koru Partner

Investor type

VC

Founded

2002

AUM

-

Location

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A

Region of investment

Asia
Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

Koru Partners is a venture capital firm based in Singapore, founded in 2002. The firm is led by managing partners Tee Suraphongchai, formerly a partner at Venturra, and Tim Loh, co-founder of Argomi. With a team of six professionals, Koru Partners focuses on identifying investment opportunities driven by macro-holistic themes related to social, economic, demographic, and technological changes.

The firm invests across a broad range of sectors, including Technology, HealthTech, ClimateTech, Consumer, Retail, and the Gig Economy. Koru Partners primarily targets investments in Malaysia and Singapore, supporting businesses at various stages of growth. While specific check sizes and total assets under management are not disclosed, the firm is known for its thematic investment approach.

Notable investments by Koru Partners include ShopBack - a cashback platform, Carro - an automotive marketplace, and Fave - a digital merchant platform. The firm has also invested in companies like Trusty Cars and Prenetics, showcasing its diverse portfolio across different industries.

Industry

Retail Consumer Products Financial Services Fintech Real Estate SaaS Software Technology HealthTech ClimateTech

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Tee Suraphongchai Managing Partner
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FAQs about Koru Partner

Koru Partner is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Koru Partner is located in Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Koru Partner was founded in 2002.
Koru Partner invests in companies and startups in Retail, Consumer Products, Financial Services, Fintech, Real Estate, SaaS, Software, Technology, HealthTech, ClimateTech.
Koru Partner invests in companies and startups in Asia.
Koru Partner invests in companies and startups at Series A.
Koru Partner usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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