DQventures

Overview

DQventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm that assists experienced professionals in transitioning from corporate careers to entrepreneurship by co-founding and validating new business ventures. They provide a hands-on team to help launch a business with a higher chance of success while the founder remains employed. Their approach includes contributing up to $15,000 in working capital and a full team to validate the startup idea, with founders contributing $2,000 per month for the first 10 months, capped at $20,000. Founders retain 80% ownership, with DQventures holding 20%. Their portfolio includes companies such as WeNetwork, Zenn, DealerDoc, Juurnee, Duellix, and DealerDoc. DQventures operates in Singapore, Australia, and the United Kingdom, focusing on sectors like technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, education, media, retail, transportation, energy, real estate, telecommunications, hospitality, agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics. Their investment philosophy centers on de-risking the entrepreneurial journey for experienced professionals, aiming to maximize the chances of success by providing a structured process that takes founders from raw idea to real revenue, while they remain employed until the business is validated and ready for full-time commitment.

Investment Focus

• Experienced professionals with a viable business idea
• Ability to commit time alongside current employment
• Willingness to collaborate closely with DQventures' team

Portfolio Companies