Varun Mittal
Overview
Varun Mittal is a fintech and digital innovation leader with over two decades of experience in Southeast Asia. As Chief Innovation Officer at Singlife, he spearheads initiatives in AI integration, product innovation, and ecosystem partnerships. He established Singlife’s Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence and developed financial solutions for underserved segments, including gig workers and SMEs. Prior to Singlife, Varun was EY's Global Emerging Markets FinTech Leader, overseeing fintech business development across 130 countries. He co-founded the Singapore FinTech Association and ASEAN FinTech Network, and authored publications highlighting Singapore’s evolution as a global fintech hub. Varun holds an MBA from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering from India. He is also the founder of Fintech Nation™, a platform supporting Singapore’s fintech community, and an accomplished author with publications highlighting Singapore’s evolution as a global fintech hub. He has been involved in various technology companies throughout his career and is co-founder of the Singapore FinTech Association and ASEAN FinTech Network. He is also the founder of Fintech Nation™, a platform supporting Singapore’s fintech community, and an accomplished author with publications highlighting Singapore’s evolution as a global fintech hub.
Investment Focus
- Innovative business models
- Scalable solutions
- Strong management teams
- Clear market differentiation
- Potential for significant growth
- Alignment with Singlife's strategic objectives
- Focus on financial inclusion
- Technological advancements
- Sustainable business practices
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer-centric approaches
- Data-driven decision making
- Adaptability to market changes
- Global expansion potential
- Social impact initiatives
- Diverse revenue streams
- Robust financial performance
- Effective risk management
- Strategic partnerships
- Commitment to innovation
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Varun Mittal invest in?
Varun Mittal invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, Telecommunications and Media, and is based in Singapore. Varun Mittal is listed as a other in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Varun Mittal invest at?
Varun Mittal backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Varun Mittal invest in?
Varun Mittal invests across Singapore, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
What companies has Varun Mittal invested in?
Varun Mittal's portfolio includes Singapore FinTech Association, Singlife, helloPay, Fintech Nation and ASEAN FinTech Network.
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