Top 5 Agriculture (agtech) Startup Investors in Malaysia in October 2024

Last updated: Oct 2024 A list of 5 angel investors and VC (Venture Capital) funds that invest in Agriculture (agtech) startups based in Malaysia. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Agriculture (agtech) companies from Malaysia. We update this investor list every month.

Top 5 Agriculture (agtech) Startup Investors in Malaysia in October 2024

Investor	Agriculture (agtech) Malaysia investments
Wavemaker Partners	2
ZB Capital	2
Tamkeen	1
Gobi Partners	1
ID Capital	1

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Wavemaker Group is a cross-border venture capital firm founded in 2003 and one of the most active early-stage investors across multiple funds.

Investment focus

Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology
Seed, Series A, Funding Round
United States, Singapore, Philippines

Portfolio highlights

Tour Amigo — Tour Amigo is a complete streamlined booking system that is specifically designed for multi-day tour agents and operators.
Checkmate — Checkmate is an easy to use online reference checking and background screening tool.
Mushroom Material — We can match the mechanical properties of polystyrene styrofoam and replace any existing packaging with a sustainable mushroom alternative

Over the years, ZB capital has been working with numerous regional entrepreneurs, family offices, industrial investors, business operators, as well as professional parties to co-invest in growth-stage companies and businesses. Our portfolio companies are from all around the globe including China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, North America, and Israel.They cover a broad range of industries including fintech, cloud computing, IoT, advanced manufacturing, and consumer goods. Our primary objective is to focus on both the new demand created by the applications of the latest technologies, and the potential improvement in efficiency in traditional industries through technological upgrades.Our founding and execution teams, along with our advisory committee, come from a diversified background and have rich experiences in handling cross-broader transactions. We maintain the greatest level of flexibility in dealing with the local business culture and regulations, and we are always very thoughtful on connecting the resources from different regions in order to create the best synergies as well as business opportunities.We usually look at the fundamentals of the business and its market potential when evaluating any investment opportunities. At the same time, we apply a stringent internal process during the due diligence stage to validate the business itself. For post-investment management, we spend a lot of resources to follow up with the development plan of each business so that we are aware of the latest status of each portfolio company in order to protect our capital.

Investment focus

AgTech, Drones, Fitness
Seed, Series A
Malaysia, China

Portfolio highlights

Botsync — Botsync builds autonomous mobile robots to automate and digitize movement of goods from point to point for the logistics and manufacturing industry. Our robots can carry payloads from 500 kg to 1 tonne and are designed to operate in dynamic environments. Botsync's AMRs can be implemented at new facilities in minimal time with very minimalchanges to the existing infrastructure. With our technology, we hope to pioneer and push for larger scale adoptions of robotic automation in Asia's logistics and manufacturing industry.
Poladrone — Founded in 2016, Poladrone is a drone technology company that focuses on putting forward drones as an industrial solution. We use autonomous drones and customised algorithms to collect and analyse data efficiently. Through integrating drones into existing commercial workflow, we aim to solve operational problems and increase revenues.Poladronehas two proprietary products, Airamap – a closed based platform providing aerial insights through simplified mapping process; and Oryctes – a customised agriculture spraying drone deigned for local crops such as oil palm. We are also official distributors of a number of world class brands namely DJI Enterprise, Sentera, FLIR and others to provide a complete solution to our customers.We are here to help you improve your business. Contact us today to discuss how we can work together.
Aonic (Formerly Poladrone) — Founded by a team of engineers, Aonic (Formerly Poladrone) is an all-in-one drone solutions provider for enterprises that are looking to modernise and streamline their operations workflow. A staple in the commercial drone industry, Poladrone is rapidly expanding beyond the skies and later rebranded into what we are today – Aonic, demonstrating ourcommitment to our clients to provide them with a holistic ecosystem beyond our core drone capabilities.

Tamkeen is a semi-governmental organization in Bahrain, established in 2006 under Law Number (57) as part of the country’s national reform initiatives. Tamkeen is tasked with making the private sector the key driver of economic development.Tamkeen’s mandate revolves mainly around developing Bahrainis to allow for their effective competition inthe labour market. Additionally, drive increased productivity and efficiency among businesses, and simultaneously help generate value-added job opportunities in the Kingdom.

Investment focus

Internet of Things, AgTech, Travel
Seed, Pre-Seed
Bahrain, Malaysia, United States

Portfolio highlights

sensfix — IoT-connected Field Service Management Platform which enables devices to automatically schedule and manage their repair & maintenance needs, transparent to all stake-holders leveraging Blockchain. First machine-initiated real-time ticketing system,digitizing workflows for full automation.Enterprise SaaS saves 30% on Operations &Maintenance cost of physical assets by enabling successful repairs on first visit and reducing repair failure rate to < 1%.
Travilege — Travilege provides a comprehensive B2B2C ERP SaaS platform to travel agents and operators. Its technology digitizes day-to-day operations, automates reservation processes, and promotes cooperation via an e-Hub.
1ID — 1ID is accelerator funded Travel Tech startup specialized in touchless immigration and security clearance solutions that use Blockchain technology to provide digital passports for travelers and real-time Arrival and Departure Control Dashboards for airports. 1ID creates digital identities for travelers through its Digital Passport platform andissues a unique virtual identification number using facial verification that is stored on blockchain. Data can be uploaded by passport holders themselves via the mobile app. Airport immigration officials have access to the 1ID dashboard which allows them to see all relevant information about a traveler without having to physically check their passport.1ID is also working on artificial intelligence-based technology that might be used to create a high-tech surveillance system that could be used to create a virtual border wall. We are using smart aerial drones that will be able to take off, and land vertically and augmented reality for enhanced border management.

Gobi Partners is the most interconnected Pan-Asian venture capital firm with US$1.5 billion in assets under management (AUM). Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong, the firm supports entrepreneurs from the early to growth stages and focuses on emerging and underserved markets.Founded in 2002, Gobi has raised 15 funds to date, invested inover 350 startups and nurtured 10 unicorns. Gobi has grown to 15 locations across key markets in Bangkok, Beijing, Cairo, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur, Lahore, Manila, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore and Surabaya.As a Participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Gobi Partners is committed to aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption to ensure long-term value creation and sustainability across our portfolio.

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Financial Services, Internet
Series A, Seed, Series B
China, Malaysia, Indonesia

Portfolio highlights

Bateriku — Bateriku provides emergency roadside assistance for car breakdowns and car battery delivery in Malaysia with nationwide coverage. Learn more here!
FinKnight — FinKnight offers new growth opportunities and financial management experience for companies. It bridges the gap by providing innovative financial leadership.
Amity — Discover Amity, where we create digital solutions that help organizations, teams and individuals achieve more through technology and social innovation.

ID Capital is a sector-focused investment and advisory company committed to investing and nurturing entrepreneurs from the Asia Pacific. It is dedicated to building innovative and sustainable solutions to address one of the generation's most pressing challenges the future of food.