Having established in Malaysia since 2011, SBI Ventures Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“SBIVM”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc. (Japanese financial conglomerate listed in Tokyo Stock Exchange: 8473), is a venture capital & private equity firm that focuses on investing into leading technology companies in the ASEAN region. We have proven track record by partnering with Government ministry/ agencies and well-established local public listed company in ASEAN region to invest in technology companies and subsequently contribute to their growth.
About SBI Group
The SBI Group was extablished in 1999 as a pioneer of Internet-based Financial Services in Japan.
Has been with SBI group over 13 years. Prior to joining SBI Ventures Malaysia, he was with SBI Ven Capital in Singapore (2018-2020; SBI Group Southeast Asia regional headquarter / early-stage VC firm) as the Vice President.
Prior to joining SBI Ven Capital, he was with the Overseas Business Department in Tokyo headquarter, where he handled global strategic partnership deals and monitored the group’s strategic investments across Southeast Asia, Middle-East and Europe.
Jerry Tan
VentureTECH-SBI Fund
Has 14 years of experience in private equity/ venture capital. Last position held was Senior Vice President of the Fund Management division in MTDC, a fully owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional focusing on technology related investment.
Deal track records:
Experienced several investment exits via IPO and M&A with multiples spanning from 3.0x to 20x.
Managed to improvised the MOIC of funds under management up to 2.8x.
Mark Lee
OSK-SBI Fund
Over 15 years of experience in private equity/ venture capital, corporate finance and strategy. Last position held was Deputy General Manager of the Innovation division in Berjaya Corporation which managed and invested into retail and technology ventures. He also served as Assistant Vice President of COPE Private Equity.
Deal track records:
Completed over 10 investments into technology startups and oil & gas services companies across South East Asia and the United States
Portfolio exits achieved IRR of 30% and 2.8x money multiple
Tan Yeet Chien
Head of Investment
Has a combined experience of more than 10 years in investment banking with RHB IB & Maybank IB covering Malaysia’s conglomerates and PE/VC in Khazanah & MST PE (licensed PEMC)
Deal track records:
Investment into an AI surveillance company in China (exit net IRR of 20.6%)
Investment into a Fintech (payment) company in Malaysia
Follow-on investment into a biotechnology company in USA