Cento Ventures

Cento Ventures is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage technology startups across Southeast Asia and Korea. The firm seeks companies that have achieved initial product-market fit and are poised for regional expansion or enhancement of their business models, particularly through the integration of digital financial services such as credit, settlements, or insurance. Cento Ventures is committed to identifying and supporting visionary teams that are leveraging digital transformation to reshape various industries within these growth markets.

Founded in 2011, Cento Ventures emerged with a clear mission to back promising tech ventures in emerging digital markets. The firm's investment approach is hands-on, partnering closely with founders to provide not only capital but also strategic insights, industry expertise, and access to a robust network. This collaborative model aims to empower entrepreneurs to realize their full potential and establish their startups as market leaders in their respective categories.

The firm's diverse portfolio showcases its broad investment interests, including companies like Baskit, which builds offline distribution infrastructure; Brodo, a digital fashion brand; Doxa, revolutionizing procurement and trade financing; 2C2P, a payment processing system; and FastCo, a recruitment platform. Other notable investments span digital financial services (Finfra, ProCredit, Monit, Aquila, CrePASS, PracBiz), healthcare (Medical Departures, Meraki Place), and consumer tech (Pomelo, Jirnexu, FeedMe). Cento Ventures actively supports companies that are addressing inefficiencies and driving digital inclusion across various sectors.

Cento Ventures is led by a multidisciplinary team of partners, associates, and advisors, including Dmitry Levit, Ali Fancy, and Yuan Lee Chung. The team comprises domain experts, deal makers, and operators with extensive collective experience in the Southeast Asian market. Their expertise allows the firm to provide practical support and guidance, helping portfolio companies navigate complex growth phases and scale their operations effectively across the region.