About Nogle
Nogle, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2014, is based in Taipei, Taiwan. With a presence in 6 countries, it has supported around 11 startups in sectors like FinTech, Enterprise Applications. As of Oct 2026, Nogle has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Telegram, First Digital and SFOX. The program is backed by a team of 23 people who primarily support Seed startups based in China. Its latest investment was a $20M Series A round in First Digital on May 30, 2022 along with Kenetic.
Nogle's List of Top Investments
Nogle has a portfolio of 11 companies. Their most notable investmentis in First DigitalTheir portfolio spans across Singapore, China, Malaysia and 3 more locations. They have invested in FinTech, Enterprise Applications, Retail and 9 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 1 more. Here is the list of top investments by Nogle:
1. Telegram
Developer of a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging application. The application focuses on providing users with secure and fast communication. It offers features such as encrypted messaging, self-destructing messages, and cross-device synchronization. The application supports large group chats and allows users to customize their messaging experience. It also provides an open API and source code.
Key facts about Telegram
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $150M
- Employee Count: 3,500 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: SIB Investment Group, Atomico and 28 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Mar 18, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
First Digital provides custodian solutions for cryptocurrencies. It offers an asset tokenization platform offering B2B2C open finance solutions. It features tools for settling, clearing & reconciling assets, maintaining a record of ownership, valuation & custody of commodities, real estate & securities, funds processing, asset servicing solutions. Also, provides open finance APIs and settlement network for token issuers, service providers, individuals, and financial institutions.
Key facts about First Digital
3. SFOX
Institutional crypto platform providing liquidity, security, and infrastructure for digital assets. It unifies the crypto ecosystem, offering a single point of access to resolve inefficiencies and pool liquidity from global sources. The platform provides intelligent architecture for trading, robust digital asset custody, and flexible crypto API solutions. It caters to asset managers, financial institutions, and advisors, enabling them to trade at size quickly and reliably. The company offers services like staking, prime services, and post-trade settlement. It is engineered to exceed security standards with features like encrypted cold storage and patented custody technology. The platform aims to unlock scalable growth in the digital asset class, providing a comprehensive solution for institutional investors and businesses. It offers crypto banking solutions, crypto infrastructure, and platforms for institutional crypto trading, white label crypto exchange, and crypto staking.
Key facts about SFOX
4. TNG Wallet
NFC-enabled and card-linked wallet for consumers. Users can purchase multiple foreign currencies on the wallet and transfer funds. Users can make online and offline payments at public transport, vending machines, physical /online stores, and mobile apps. Offers membership packs based on transaction limit, store value, and additional features. App is available on iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about TNG Wallet
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Hong Kong (China)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $115M
- Employee Count: 51 - 200 as on Jul 01, 2024
- Investors: Beijing Lianchuang Yongxuan Investment Management Group, Nogle and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 11, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Key facts about Seamless Group
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $115M
- Employee Count: 13 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Utopian, NewMargin Ventures and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 11, 2017, $*****
Nogle's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Nogle has invested in 11 companies over the last 9 years, with an average of 0 new investment annually in the last 5 years. Its most recent first time investment was in Legacy Trust Company and most recent follow-on round was in First Digital.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Nogle's Investments by Stage
Nogle has made 1 investment in Seed stage with an average round size of $2.15M, 1 investment in Series A stage with an average round size of $115M and 1 investment in Series B stage with an average round size of $20M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 1 |
Series A | 1 |
Series B | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Nogle's Investments by Sector
Nogle has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Blockchain - Industry Applications, Blockchain Technology and Business Services. Notably, it has invested in 9 Tech companies, 6 Consumer (B2C) companies, 6 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 6 companies focusing on Software.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 2 |
FinTech | 2 |
Blockchain - Industry Applications | 1 |
Blockchain Technology | 1 |
Business Services | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Nogle's Investments by Geography
Nogle has made most investments in China (2), followed by Singapore where it has made 1 investment.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
China | 2 |
Singapore | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Nogle's recent investments
Nogle has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Nogle:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 30, 2022 | China | Series A | 3801 | ||
May 30, 2022 | China | Series B | 3749 | ||
Apr 22, 2021 | China | Seed | 4493 | - | |
Sep 11, 2017 | Singapore | Series A | 2550 | [+1] |
Acquired companies in Nogle's Portfolio
1 company from Nogle's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was First Digital in Feb 2022 by Fireblocks for $*****.Here are Nogle's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 17, 2022 | Apr 22, 2021 | Seed | 7427 |
Team profile of Nogle
Nogle has a team of 23 members including 3 Partners and 13 Principals located in Taiwan and Singapore. Nogle's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Nogle:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Taipei | - | ||
Partner | Singapore | - | - | |
Partner | Taiwan | - | - | |
Principal | Taipei | - | - | |
Principal | Taipei | - | - | |
Principal | Singapore | - | - | |
Principal | Taiwan | - | - | |
Principal | Taipei | - | - | |
Principal | Taipei | - | ||
Principal | Taipei | - |
Co-investors of Nogle
Over the past 9 years, 5 investors have co-invested in Nogle's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Nogle: Nogle Capital Management has invested before Nogle.
- Top Co-investors of Nogle: 3 investors entered a company along with Nogle. These include investors like NewMargin Ventures (1 company).
- Invested after Nogle: Kenetic (1 company) is the only investor which has invested in Nogle's portfolio after their investments.
Recent News related to Nogle
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First Digital Trust: Raises $2.15m in Bridge FundingFintechinshorts•Apr 25, 2021•First Digital, Nogle
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Crypto firm First Digital Trust banks $3m from Telegram backer NogleTech in Asia•Mar 09, 2020•Nogle, 1DigitalTrust
