About UOB
UOB is a venture capital firm founded in 1992. It is primarily based out of Singapore, Singapore. As of May 2026, UOB is an active investor, having invested in 93 companies, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in Singapore based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from High Tech to Blockchain Technology and FinTech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series B round of Stride Overall, UOB portfolio has seen 1 unicorn, 10 IPOs and 11 acquisitions including key companies like WuXi AppTec, Sociolla and Masan Group. A lot of funds co-invest with UOB, with names like Signum Capital sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. UOB has team of 23 people including 12 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Rounds of Entry
Seed, Series B & 6 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Unicorns
Deals in last 12 months
UOB's List of Top Investments
UOB has a portfolio of 93 companies, one of which is a Unicorn. Their most notable investments are in HunterOn and Glacier.Their portfolio spans across Singapore, China, United States and 13 more locations. They have invested in High Tech, Blockchain Technology, FinTech and 26 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series B and 6 more. Here is the list of top investments by UOB:1. WuXi AppTec
WuXi AppTec is a provider of a suite of CRO and CDMO services for small molecules, biologics, and medical devices. It offers a suite of services for the research, development, and manufacturing of both small molecules and biologics and also caters to medical device development and has operations all over the globe. They provide a broad and integrated portfolio of laboratory and manufacturing services throughout the drug and medical device R&D process. The company built its initial capabilities around discovery chemistry and has further enhanced the integrated services with analytical services, bio-analytical services, process research, process development services, API manufacturing services, DMPK/ADME, discovery biology, pharmacology, formulation, toxicology, genomic services, biologics manufacturing services, antibody, and biological research reagent manufacturing and sales, and most recently clinical research and regulatory services. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $5.84B and a net profit of $1.31B.
Key facts about WuXi AppTec
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: Shanghai (China)
- Annual Revenue: £10M - £50M as on Dec 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $40M
- Employee Count: 4,155 as on Nov 16, 2025
- Investors: Strait Huifu Industrial Investment Fund Management, HPR Capital and 27 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 02, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Sociolla
Sociolla is an online retailer offering multi-category beauty products. The product catalog includes makeup products, skincare products, hair, nail & eye products, fragrances & many more. The brands associated with the companies are Avene, Avoskin, Ariul, etc.
Key facts about Sociolla
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Jakarta (Indonesia)
- Annual Revenue: $50M - $100M as on Dec 31, 2021
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $220M
- Employee Count: 2,476 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Temasek, Jungle Ventures and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Oct 11, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. Pluang
Pluang provides an app-based online investment platform for gold, crypto, and mutual funds. It features gold investment tips, market prices, and more. It offers a gold price comparison and monitoring platform. App is available for iOS and Android devices.
Key facts about Pluang
4. ELSA Speak
AI-powered English pronunciation app for personalized learning and confident speaking. This platform utilizes artificial intelligence to provide instant feedback on pronunciation, fluency, and intonation. It offers personalized learning paths, real-life role-plays, and bilingual support to enhance English communication skills. The platform caters to individuals and organizations, offering solutions for schools and businesses. It provides accent options, exam preparation, and progress tracking. The platform is a Software as a Service (SaaS) that aims to improve English proficiency and boost confidence in speaking. It is a tech company that leverages speech recognition technology to deliver personalized language learning experiences. The platform offers subscription plans for individuals and organizations.
Key facts about ELSA Speak
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $60M
- Employee Count: 216 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Graph Ventures, Gradient Ventures and 23 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Sep 12, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
5. Masan Group
Masan Group manufactures and distributes food and beverages materials. Offerings include animal proteins, sauces, ready to eat foods, beverages, soya sauce, fish sauce, chili sauce, instant noodles, instant coffee, instant cereal and bottled drink. etc. The company is also involved in packaging, beer, and beverage trading activities etc. The company is operational in Vietnam.
Key facts about Masan Group
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $60M
- Employee Count: 1,056 as on Nov 27, 2025
- Investors: GIC, BNP Paribas and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 05, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
UOB's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
UOB has invested in 93 companies over the last 24 years, with an average of 6 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 8 investments, while as of May 2026, it has made 4 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Suzhou Singmed Medical Device Science and Technology and most recent follow-on round was in Stride.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
2025 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
2024 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
2023 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
2022 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
2021 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2019 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
UOB's Investments by Stage
UOB has made 22 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $4.68M, 22 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $34.1M and 21 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $16.4M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 22 |
Series B | 22 |
Series A | 21 |
Series C | 8 |
PE | 1 |
Others | 3 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
UOB's Investments by Sector
UOB has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Blockchain Technology, High Tech, FinTech, Blockchain - Industry Applications and Enterprise Applications. Notably, it has invested in 68 Tech companies, 45 Consumer (B2C) companies, 45 Enterprise (B2B) companies and at least 32 companies focusing on Blockchain.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Blockchain Technology | 30 |
High Tech | 30 |
FinTech | 24 |
Blockchain - Industry Applications | 19 |
Enterprise Applications | 19 |
Others | 64 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
UOB's Investments by Geography
UOB has made most investments in Singapore (18), followed by United States where it has made 14 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Singapore | 18 |
United States | 14 |
China | 13 |
Indonesia | 9 |
United Kingdom | 4 |
Others | 17 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
UOB's recent investments
UOB has made 4 investments in 2026 so far. Stride and Suzhou Singmed Medical Device Science and Technology are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by UOB:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2026 | Vietnam | Series B | 9857 | [+2] | |
Apr 2026 | China | Series B | 8960 | [+3] | |
Mar 17, 2026 | Saint Vincent And The Grenadines | Series A | 2161 | [+4] | |
Mar 13, 2026 | China | Series C | 9164 | [+17] | |
Nov 26, 2025 | Indonesia | Seed | 5692 | [+4] |
Unicorns in UOB's Portfolio
UOB has 1 unicorn in its portfolio - Polyhedra Network. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Polyhedra Network which became a unicorn in 2024.Here is a list of unicorns in UOB's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
48 | Provider of an online platform offering infrastructure for web3 interoperability | 2022 | Singapore | Series B | lgpsjwa |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in UOB's Portfolio
10 of UOB's portfolio companies have become public. MiningLamp got listed on the Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG), in Nov 2025 at marketcap of $2.62B and GCT Semiconductor got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).Here are UOB's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 03, 2025 | Dec 18, 2020 | Series E | 5753 | |
Mar 27, 2024 | Dec 02, 2002 | Series C | 6512 | |
Mar 30, 2021 | Nov 03, 2015 | Series B | 1923 | |
Oct 30, 2020 | - | - | 9995 | |
Apr 01, 2020 | Apr 15, 2021 | Post IPO | 7961 |
Acquired companies in UOB's Portfolio
11 companies from UOB's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Sociolla in Dec 2025 by General Atlantic for $*****.Here are UOB's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 23, 2025 | May 17, 2018 | Series C | 5748 | |
Nov 05, 2025 | Nov 14, 2023 | Seed | 2915 | |
Oct 21, 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 | Series C | 4067 | |
Aug 27, 2025 | Sep 15, 2016 | Series B | 3316 | |
Apr 04, 2024 | - | - | 8598 |
Team profile of UOB
UOB has a team of 23 members including 12 Partners and 8 Principals located in Singapore and China. UOB's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in UOB:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Shanghai | |||
Partner | Singapore | - | - | |
Partner | China | - | - | |
Partner | Singapore | - | ||
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | Singapore | - | - | |
Partner | Singapore | - | ||
Partner | Singapore | - | ||
Partner | Singapore | - | - | |
Partner | Singapore | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - |
Co-investors of UOB
Over the past 24 years, 684 investors have co-invested in UOB's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before UOB: Alpha JWC Ventures, Binance and 188 others have invested in rounds before UOB. There are 4 companies where Alpha JWC Ventures has invested before UOB and 4 companies where Binance has invested before UOB.
- Top Co-investors of UOB: 356 investors entered a company along with UOB. These include investors like Signum Capital (30 companies).
- Invested after UOB: A total of 138 investors have invested in UOB's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Temasek (2 companies), Pavilion Capital Partners (2 companies) and EDBI (2 companies).
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