Mercatus Capital

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Investor type

VC / PE

Founded

2006

AUM

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Location

Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Asia
Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

Mercatus Capital is a venture builder based in Asia. Founded by Ravi Govindan in 2006, the firm operates with a team experienced in scaling businesses across Asia and Europe. The team includes professionals like Joanna Soh, a Managing Director with 25+ years in growth strategy, and Cheong Hian Soh, a partner specializing in private equity operations. Mercatus Capital differentiates itself by providing hands-on assistance in strategic growth and acquisitions, aiming to be a growth partner with a vested interest in the success of the businesses they support.

The firm focuses on industries such as Software & SaaS, Health & Wellness, Consumer Innovations, Travel & Hospitality, Renewable Energy, and AI & Deep Tech. They assist businesses ready to scale, particularly in the Asian markets, through direct partnership and advisory services. Though no specific fund sizes were disclosed, the companies in their portfolio have collectively raised over $80 million.

Notable portfolio companies include ventures in consumer and technology sectors, although specific investment details are not publicly listed. Key team members like Daniel Lim and David Yeow contribute to areas like brand strategy and product-market fit, enhancing their portfolio's growth potential.

Industry

HoReCa/Hospitality Deeptech HealthTech Energy Infrastructure Life Sciences Technology MedTech AI Travel Software Security SaaS Medical Devices Healthcare Services Gaming Consumer Products

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Cheong Hian Soh Partner - Investments
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FAQs about Mercatus Capital

Mercatus Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Mercatus Capital is located in Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Mercatus Capital was founded in 2006.
Mercatus Capital invests in companies and startups in HoReCa/Hospitality, Deeptech, HealthTech, Energy, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Technology, MedTech, AI, Travel, Software, Security, SaaS, Medical Devices, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Consumer Products.
Mercatus Capital invests in companies and startups in Asia.
Mercatus Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Mercatus Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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