Octava

Octava Private Limited is a Singapore-based investment holding company with a diversified portfolio spanning real estate, digital assets, and venture capital. The firm prioritizes sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, leveraging its experienced team's deep expertise in business and management to create long-term value. Octava's real estate investments focus on both commercial and residential properties across dynamic markets including Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, and Australia.

Beyond traditional real estate, Octava has a significant presence in the digital assets space through its investment arm, ODA Capital. This team of seasoned entrepreneurs and builders is dedicated to the belief that blockchain technology will revolutionize daily interactions, with a focus on infrastructure, decentralized finance (DeFi), and gaming. The firm also manages a fund portfolio predominantly consisting of Southeast Asia venture capital funds, actively participating in co-investments alongside select venture capital partners. Their direct investment strategy targets pioneering industries such as fintech, esports, and artificial intelligence, while remaining agile to explore opportunistic investments in emerging trends.

Octava was founded in 2014. The firm is guided by an experienced team that focuses on long-term value creation through its deep expertise in business and management. Octava Foundation, a sister organization, extends the firm's commitment to impactful philanthropic investments, particularly in education and student finance with an emphasis on Edtech. The foundation employs a venture philanthropy approach, supporting social innovators and entrepreneurs to enhance their solutions and amplify their impact.

Octava's portfolio includes investments in various stages, from Seed to Series A, across a range of sectors. Notable investments in the Web3 and blockchain space include Agrotoken (Series A), HypeLab (Seed), T.E.A.M DAO (Series A), OptyFi (Seed), Play It Forward DAO (Seed), and Animoca Brands. The firm also made a Seed round investment in iAsk AI in October 2024. The team comprises professionals in various roles, including Chief Technology Officer, Director of Digital Assets, Director of Investments, and Investment Managers, reflecting their diverse investment focus.