Qualgro: Investing in Quality and Growth
Established in 2015, Qualgro is a venture capital firm based in the Central Business District of Singapore, at 160 Robinson Rd. The company mainly invests in startups with B2B, Data/AI, and Software capabilities, supporting talented entrepreneurs with regional or global growth ambitions. With a primary focus on Southeast Asia at Series A & B, Qualgro combines Quality and Growth, staying true to its name derived from these two essential factors.
Founder Heang Chhor has led numerous investments in Data, AI, and Software at Seed to Series B stages, helping portfolio companies expand regionally and globally. With an extensive network of global investors and international companies, he has supported many businesses in their fundraising efforts and facilitated exits, including 3 unicorns, several full-exits with 1 IPO, and 3 acquisitions by international players. Chhor, a former Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company for 26 years, was also a member of the McKinsey Global Board and has extensive experience in Europe and Asia. Before and during his tenure at McKinsey, he built a series of companies as an entrepreneur.
The Qualgro team combines startup, business, technology, investment, and strategy experience, boasting a diverse range of experiences and cultural backgrounds. As one of the most globally minded and connected teams in Southeast Asia, they collaborate with a network of technology experts and entrepreneurs to support their portfolio companies. Qualgro seeks entrepreneurs with the mindset and capabilities to build regional or global companies, focusing on technology advantages, fast execution, and agility in the unknown.
With over 30 investments in its portfolio, Qualgro has backed companies such as Appier (IPO), PatSnap (Unicorn), Funding Societies, Shopback, Brighte, Vend (Exited), OpenAgent, Nura, SirionLabs, NoBroker (Unicorn), Wavecell (Exited), Ralali, Oway, Eyeota (Exited), Curious Thing, Edmicro, EngageRocket, Hevo, ErudiFi, Convosight, Accredify, and Supermom. In recognition of its successful investment strategy, the Singapore Venture Capital Association awarded Qualgro the 'VC Exit of the Year 2019.'
For more information about Qualgro and its investment approach, visit the company website at http://www.qualgro.com.