Germi8
Overview
Germi8 is a Singapore-based venture capital firm established in August 2019, focusing on investing in agri-food startups across Southeast Asia and Japan. The firm was founded through a collaboration between Leave a Nest Co., Ltd., FocusTech Ventures Pte. Ltd., Kobashi Industries Co., Ltd., and euglena Co., Ltd., aiming to address pressing issues in the agri-food sector, such as climate change, sustainability, and environmental challenges. By leveraging the complementary strengths of its founding partners, Germi8 seeks to provide capital, expertise, and connections to agri-food startups, enabling them to thrive in the Southeast Asian and Japanese markets. Germi8's investment strategy centers on identifying and supporting innovative solutions within the agri-food industry. The firm focuses on sectors including biotechnology, sustainability, food security, agriculture, environmental technology, health technology, supply chain management, climate change, food supply, and environmental issues. Germi8 invests across various stages, from seed to late-stage funding, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $5 million. The firm's geographical focus encompasses Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, Timor-Leste, and Japan. Since its inception, Germi8 has been actively involved in the agri-food startup ecosystem, aiming to commercialize solutions that address systemic inefficiencies and diseases within the industry. The firm's mission is to catalyze a century-scale transformation in agri-food and health sectors by investing in breakthrough technologies and fostering sustainable business models. Germi8's approach combines conviction-led investing, high-touch partnerships, deep domain expertise, scientific leadership, and a culture of operational excellence to amplify impact across the agri-food and health value chains, contributing to a climate-positive future and enhanced food security.
Investment Focus
- Innovative solutions addressing agri-food sector challenges
- Sustainable business models
- High growth potential
- Alignment with Germi8's mission and values
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Germi8 invest in?
Germi8 invests in Agriculture, Sustainability, Biotechnology, Deep Tech, Environmental Technology and Health Technology, and is based in Singapore. Germi8 is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Germi8 invest at?
Germi8 backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 5M.
Which regions does Germi8 invest in?
Germi8 invests across Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Philippines.
What companies has Germi8 invested in?
Germi8's portfolio includes Karana.
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