NUS Alumni Ventures

Overview

NUS Alumni Ventures is an angel investment network and non-profit organization established in 2020. It aims to strengthen the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Southeast Asia startup community by fostering relationships and support among entrepreneurs and investors. The organization focuses on creating diverse opportunities for education, research, professional development, advising, mentoring, and growing business and investment portfolios. The network operates as a close collaborator with regional and local stakeholders in the private markets and innovation industries, including venture capital, private equity, and tech startups. It gathers a business-focused alumni collective passionate about driving private investments and the startup scene through the NAV collective. Additionally, NAV empowers aspiring and high-quality tertiary talents from the NUS ecosystem who are highly motivated for a career in the private market investments space. NAV is committed to providing students with early access to investment education. Since its founding, it has developed an extensive curriculum that is 'for students, by alumni.' The organization also offers mentorship programs for startup founders, aiming to provide funding from reputable investors and support in scaling their businesses. Through its business matching platform, NAV connects Southeast Asia-based NUS alumni within the private markets and innovation industry, facilitating investments and partnerships.

Investment Focus

• Startups founded by NUS alumni
• Early-stage companies in Southeast Asia
• Innovative business models with high growth potential
• Strong founding teams with a clear vision
• Scalable products or services addressing significant market needs
• Commitment to social impact and sustainability

Portfolio Companies