Protege VC

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Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

Asia

Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

Protégé Ventures is a venture capital firm based in South East Asia, specifically focused on student entrepreneurship. Headquartered in Singapore, it positions itself as the region's first and only student venture fund. The firm offers a unique approach by involving students in its investment decision-making process, providing them with immersive VC training and hands-on deal experience.

The firm invests in a range of sectors including SaaS & Enterprise, Finance and Payments, Intelligent Software, and Consumer. It targets early-stage student-led ventures primarily in South East Asia, with investment sizes between S$25,000 to S$50,000. While specific fund sizes are not detailed, the focus is clearly on empowering student founders and fostering a strong network among young entrepreneurs.

Notable investments by Protégé Ventures include companies such as Hypotenuse - AI-powered content marketing, Intellect - mental health app, Rooit - social networking service, and Lumitics - food waste tracker. The venture fund supports its portfolio through access to its vast network of investors and mentors, and aims to strengthen their startups beyond initial capital involvement.

Industry

Consumer Products Education Mobile/Apps Other SaaS Software AI Edtech Financial Services Food and Beverage Gaming AgriTech HRTech

Protege VC Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Protege Ventures Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Gaming Food and Beverage Financial Services Edtech AgriTech HRTech AI Software SaaS Other Mobile/Apps Education Consumer Products	Seed	Asia	$1-5 m	—	January 2023

Contacts

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Dorothy Yuan Managing Partner

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Bob Tan Managing Partner (24/25)

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FAQs about Protege VC

Is Protege VC a venture capital or private equity firm?

Protege VC is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Protege VC located?

Protege VC is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.

When was Protege VC founded?

Protege VC was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does Protege VC invest in?

Protege VC invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Education, Mobile/Apps, Other, SaaS, Software, AI, Edtech, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Gaming, AgriTech, HRTech.

What is Protege VC geographical focus of investments?

Protege VC invests in companies and startups in Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Protege VC typically invest in?

Protege VC invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Protege VC investment?

Protege VC usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What are the contacts of Protege VC?

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