INVESTMENT MANDATE

 

Companies SV Invests In:
 

• Company founders that 'match' with us in terms of communication, execution styles & beliefs

• Proof of distribution & sales

• Scalable and recurring income streams

• Founders who are candid to audits and make full disclosures

• Founders who are PhDs: "poor, hungry and determined" (at least 2 out of 3)
  
  
  Specifications:
   

• Pre-seed and seed-stage companies ONLY

• Investment quantum: ~SGD500,000

• Possible investment structures:

  • Opex, Purchase Order financing

  • Venture-debt (loan that comes with an equity-kicker for the investor).  Click here.

  • Straight-up equity

  • Royalties

  • Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)

• Co-investment (matching style: SV may invest a few dollars for every dollar raised by the Company)

• Equity ask: usually 5-15% of the company

• Investment tenure: 2 - 4 years

• Portfolio companies MUST be domiciled in Singapore
  
  
  Companies SV Does NOT Invest In:
   

• Founders who are unwilling to put themselves on the line ("wantrepreneurs" need NOT apply​)

• Unresponsive/irresponsible founding teams

• Lack of proper documentation; unwillingness to focus on Standard Operating Procedures and compliance standards

• Businesses that portray themselves to be 'perfect' or 'revolutionary'
  
  
  Conflict of Interest and Controls:

• SEED expects all its investees to conduct business properly and legally.

• To ensure operational independence between SEED and service providers, SEED adopts a ​​​3-quote system so that transactions can be conducted at an arms-length manner. 

• Investees are encouraged to perform research before appointing any service provider for their business needs.

• Anyone suspicious of any illegal activity may provide feedback here.