Momentum VC

Overview

Momentum VC is the corporate venture arm of SMRT Corporation Ltd., focusing on early-stage investments in urban transportation solutions. The firm partners with business units to pilot innovative technologies and business models that drive innovation in urban transportation. Momentum VC invests in early-stage start-ups that are strategic and potentially transformational for the group. The firm's investment focus includes deep technology and engineering, new transport technology, and improving commuter experience. Momentum VC has invested in companies such as WeRide.ai, Beam Mobility, Altigreen, NEU Battery Materials, VersaFleet, CROWN DIGITAL, Swiftly, GOZEM, Brodmann17, and SWAT Mobility. The firm is based in Singapore and operates in countries including China, India, Malaysia, and Israel. Momentum VC's investment size ranges from SGD 5 million to SGD 100 million, aiming to acquire equity or set up a company. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation, focusing on sustainable, social value and solving major problems to improve markets for generations to come. Momentum VC's investment horizon is at least 6 years, often longer, and seeks companies with a potential market leader position or a strong, competitive position in their market, with ambition to grow and operate internationally. The firm was founded in 2017 and is registered as a Private Limited Company in Singapore.

Investment Focus

• Focus on sustainable, social value
• Potential market leader position
• Ambition to grow and operate internationally
• Investment horizon of at least 6 years

Portfolio Companies