About

Deep and extensive networks in Asia

Quest

The way ahead is long and has no ending,
yet high and low I’ll search with my will unbending.
Qū Yuán (340-278 BC)

Since 2011, Quest Ventures has drawn inspiration from this poem by renowned poet Qu Yuan, who has a national holiday dedicated to him in many parts of Asia.

These two lines from his poem could very well be describing the long and arduous journey of entrepreneurs on their quest to change the world.

Venture Capital for Startups
Since 2011, Quest Ventures has focused on an overarching ‘digital economy’​ strategy across Asia, and is a top venture capital firm in artificial intelligence, e-commerce and marketplaces, entertainment, finance, food, insurance, logistics, media, property, sports, and the Islamic digital economy. Portfolio companies include industry leaders such as 99.co, Carousell, Carro, Glife, Hepmil, Oddle, Shopback, VulcanPost, Xfers, and Yummy Corporation. More

Innovation for Enterprises
In partnership with Silicon Valley’s pre-eminent Applied Innovation Institute, Quest Ventures’​ enterprise innovation initiative drives industry and corporate transformation for at-risk sectors based on world class research, local knowledge, and collaboration with startups. Sectors covered include alternative food, aviation, banking, insurance, logistics & transportation, oil & gas, and smart cities. Clients include Applied Materials, Coca-Cola, HP, Nissan, and Tencent. More

Impact Capital for Good
Quest Ventures’ multi-dimensional environment, social and governance strategy was the first in Asia for a venture firm, and supports a range of social good initiatives across Asia for financial inclusion, gender, healthcare and education for all. Impact acceleration initiatives include advocacy, investment, world class partner benefits, and collaborations with the venture portfolio. Portfolio organisations include Ethis, Hatch, and Social Collider. More

Potential of Asia
Asia’s potential is ultimately realized in its people. By the end of 2023, Quest Ventures’ portfolio of 100+ venture-backed companies operate in more than 150 cities across Asia, creating employment and advancement opportunities for more than 4,400 employees, while our Enterprise and ESG efforts directly impact thousands more. More

James Tan

Founder

Co-founder & COO, 55tuan (NASDAQ). Former Chairman, Action Community for Entrepreneurship. Former Chairman, BANSEA. Tsinghua-MIT MBA. Based in Singapore

Wang Yunming

Co-Founder

Founder & CEO, 55tuan (NASDAQ), Jeehe & 51maimai. Tsinghua MBA. Based in Beijing, China

By the Numbers

USD 80+ Million

Assets under management as of 31 December 2022

100+ Companies

In our portfolio across the funds

Top 10

Most active investors in Southeast Asia and Central Asia

23%+

Cumulative gross IRR generated since 2011 by Quest Ventures’ Super Angel Fund compared to just 11.7% achieved by the S&P 500 index over the same period

150 Cities

Across Asia where our portfolio companies operate

37% Female

Founders in our portfolio

3+

Venture capital funds and vehicles raised since our inception

4,400 People

Employed worldwide by our portfolio companies as of 31 December 2021

1 Team

One methodology, one culture, one Quest

Get in touch with us at [email protected].