Bridging ASEAN, China and Beyond
Our Regional Footprint
Accreditations
Areas of Expertise
Where We Invest
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
01. What stage and how much do we invest?
For Venture Capital, we primarily invest in early-stage technology and tech-driven companies at Series A and B, with the ability to follow on into Series C as the companies scale. Our typical ticket size ranges from USD$1M to USD$5M, depending on the company’s stage and strategic alignment with our fund thesis.
Explore our Venture Capital funds here.
For Private Equity, we focus on SME mid-stage to pre-IPO, particularly profitable SMEs with strong fundamentals and scalable potential. We typically invest between MYR10M to MYR40M, working closely with founders to unlock growth through a hands-on transformation approach. As cross-border specialists, we help local champions scale into the ASEAN market and prepare them for successful exits via IPO, M&A, or trade sales.
Explore our Private Equity funds here.
02. Which regions do we invest in?
We invest regionally across Southeast Asia (SEA) and China, with investments in key SEA markets such as Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
03. What industries do we invest in?
We are sector-agnostic investors, and we focus on businesses using technology to supercharge traditional industries.
For Venture Capital, we have strong expertise in fintech, insurtech, e-commerce, digital health, and edutech.
For Private Equity, we invest in SMEs across different sectors, including but not limited to retail, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and energy, especially those adopting solutions like automation, data analytics, and sustainability tech.
Across both strategies, we look for companies with strong growth potential, tech adoption, and clear paths to scale and exit.
04. What is a PE/VC hybrid firm?
At Kairous, we combine the innovation of venture capital with the depth of private equity.
In our Venture Capital strategy, we take an active, hands-on approach—supporting startups beyond funding through strategic guidance, governance, and regional scaling.
On the Private Equity side, we leverage our tech expertise and access to China to drive transformation in traditional SMEs through supply chain optimisation, digitalisation, AI solutions, and structured value creation. This hybrid model allows us to create long-term impact across both early-stage and late-stage investments.
05. What should you prepare to pitch your company?
06. How do Kairous support companies looking to expand regionally?
We act as a cross-border partner for companies expanding from China to Southeast Asia, and intra Southeast Asia. With local teams across key markets and deep regional networks, we actively support our investees by facilitating market entry, strategic partnerships, and localisation initiatives tailored to each country. Our goal is to help companies scale efficiently by connecting them with the right partners, resources, and on-the-ground expertise across the region.
07. How do I reach out to Kairous?
Whether you’re a startup or a growing SME, we’re happy to connect.
– If your company is at an early stage (Series A to Series C), explore our Venture Capital team.
– If you are small-medium enterprises in more traditional space and ready for expansion, talk to our Private Equity team.
Not sure where to start? No problem—reach out to us, and we’ll guide you from there.
