Wavemaker Impact

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Investor type

Founded

2012

AUM

Location

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

Asia

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Wavemaker Impact is a venture capital firm based in Singapore, founded in 2012. The firm focuses on climate-tech and sustainability startups, partnering with seasoned entrepreneurs to build impactful companies. With a team of 25 professionals, including 4 partners, Wavemaker Impact is dedicated to addressing emissions-heavy sectors such as food, agriculture, and energy. The firm is recognized for its unique approach to venture building and its commitment to reducing the global carbon budget by 10%.

Wavemaker Impact invests in sectors like Enterprise, Deep Tech, and Sustainability, with a particular focus on early-stage companies. The firm typically invests in pre-seed and seed rounds, with an average check size of $500K. Their investment strategy spans across Southeast Asia, with a total of $6 million in assets under management. Notable funds include the 100x100 Impact Fund I, launched in 2022, which is co-managed with 100x100 and domiciled in Singapore.

Notable investments by Wavemaker Impact include Growsari - a B2B platform in the Philippines, Lhoopa - addressing affordable housing in Southeast Asia, and TradeGecko - a supply chain management solution for SMEs, which was acquired by Intuit. These investments highlight the firm's focus on impactful and scalable solutions in the region.

Industry

Deeptech AgriTech Energy Transportation Foodtech Fintech ClimateTech

Wavemaker Impact Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
100x100 Impact Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	ClimateTech AgriTech Foodtech Energy Transportation Fintech	Pre-seed	Asia	$1-5 m	—	January 2022

Contacts

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Paul Santos Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Eric Manlunas Co-founder and General Partner

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FAQs about Wavemaker Impact

Is Wavemaker Impact a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

When was Wavemaker Impact founded?

Wavemaker Impact was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Wavemaker Impact invest in?

Wavemaker Impact invests in companies and startups in Deeptech, AgriTech, Energy, Transportation, Foodtech, Fintech, ClimateTech.

What is Wavemaker Impact geographical focus of investments?

Wavemaker Impact invests in companies and startups in Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Wavemaker Impact typically invest in?

Wavemaker Impact invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Wavemaker Impact investment?

Wavemaker Impact usually invests $0-1 m on average.

Is Wavemaker Impact impact investor?

Yes, Wavemaker Impact is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Wavemaker Impact?

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