Fintech is complex.
Focus is a good thing.
About Us
1982 Ventures is a Singapore based VC firm focused on investing in early stage fintech start-ups in Southeast Asia. We have experience leading and executing fintech deals in the region. Our focus makes us the first port of call for fintech founders and first money in. Our local networks provide us exclusive deal flow, on-the-ground insights and access to decision makers.
1982 Ventures is investing in and supporting the best founders to positively impact the future of financial services in Southeast Asia.
The Opportunity
Fintech is just getting started in Southeast Asia with half a billion customers waiting for financial services. The sector’s promise is underpinned by Southeast Asia’s growth story of continued strong economic growth, large and growing middle class population and rapid tech adoption. In recent years, over 100 million citizens in the region including Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam have come online.
What is clear to 1982 Ventures:
The Time is Now
Half of Southeast Asia population is urban
Credit card penetration among lowest in the world*
Number of internet users in Southeast Asia
People of Southeast Asia is under the age of 40
People of Indonesian internet users buy online
unmet demand for SME credit (USD)
*This figure represents Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam and may be lower in an individual market.
How We Help
We listen to founders and focus our support on the most impactful areas.