Top 10 Automotive Startup Investors in Malaysia in September 2025
A list of 10 angel investors and VC (Venture Capital) funds that invest in Automotive startups based in Malaysia. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Automotive companies from Malaysia. We update this investor list every month.Top 10 Automotive Startup Investors in Malaysia in September 2025
Investor | Automotive Malaysia investments |
---|---|
IdeaRiverRun | 2 |
pitchIN | 2 |
VentureTECH | 1 |
Indelible Ventures | 1 |
Catcha Group | 1 |
MRANTI Malaysia | 1 |
Cradle Fund | 1 |
East Pacific Capital Private Limited | 1 |
SWC Global | 1 |
Quest Ventures | 1 |
IRR is a private equity fund and incubator, that identifies and works with talented individuals and companies to create the best possible platforms in the digital age, to meaningfully engage and serve clients and communities.
Show more
Investment focus
- Shopping, Automotive, E-Commerce Platforms
- Seed, Series A
- Malaysia
Portfolio highlights
- Carsome — Carsome is an online used car platform that provides efficient car selling services to individuals and entities. Through its online bidding portal, customers are able to sell their vehicles directly to dealers. Carsome facilitates the entire car selling process from inspection to valuation, bidding, and payment as well as logistics needs, allowingthe customers to sell their cars.It was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Malaysia, the company has expanded to Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore.
Your one stop crowdfunding platform
Show more
Investment focus
- Mobile Apps, Information Technology, Internet
- Seed, Pre-Seed
- Malaysia, Singapore
Portfolio highlights
- Lapasar.com — Lapasar.com is a B2B marketplace, giving corporate buyers access to suppliers across Malaysia - via the marketplace & via RFQ tools. To adhere to and strengthen corporate governance, the marketplace comes with integrated procurement tools in the backend.
- WHIP Mobility — Disruptive SAAS platform in automotive retail
- Igotopia Sdn Bhd — Gecko Digital is a Digital Marketing & Virtual Tours agency. We are the biggest provider of Hotel Virtual Tours and 360 VR in Asia.
VentureTECH is principally an investment company established by the Government of Malaysia in 2009 with the national mandate to encourage the participation of local Malaysian companies in high value-added and high technology industries, a key mainstay that will drive Malaysia into a sustainable high-growth economy.
Show more
Investment focus
- Biotechnology, Information Technology, Health Care
- Corporate Round, Series B, Series A
- Malaysia
Portfolio highlights
- WISE AI — WISE AI is a leading AI company specialising in eKYC Digital Identity Verification and Enterprise AI solutions tailored for your business.
- Bateriku — 'Azarol Faizi is the Founder & CEO of Bateriku Group of Companies, Malaysia’s leading Vehicle Ownership Experience Service Provider' Azarol Faizi is a Malaysian entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO for Bateriku Group of Companies – a Vehicle Ownership Experience platform that provides breakdown and maintenance solutions directly tovehicle owners via technology and gig economy.Today, there are 3 companies under Bateriku Group of Companies namely Bateriku (M) Sdn. Bhd., Akademi Bateriku Sdn. Bhd. and BPlaz (M) Sdn. Bhd. Azarol previously founded Astra Manufacturing, a battery manufacturing factory that primarily supplies automotive and industrial batteries to OEM and REM companies such as Proton, Perodua, Mitsubishi, Petronas and Telekom.Azarol’s vision was to ultimately make it easy and seamless for vehicle owners to receive solutions and support to anything and everything that is related to their vehicle. He wanted to create a sustainable ecosystem of automotive product and service providers that prioritize awesome customer experience, every time, all the time.Inspired by the tech disruption created by MyTaxi and Uber in Malaysia, Azarol saw the gap in the market for battery replacement for vehicle owners. In 2014, he pivoted his 7-person team to establish Bateriku.com – an online platform that enable vehicle owners to find on-demand solution to that dreadful #battkong experience via its well trained and equipped crowdsourced technicians or BHero. In 2015, Bateriku.com started to build a network of Dealers under the ‘BPreneur’ Program to establish its unique selling proposition of Nationwide Warranty Assistance. The BPreneur program has enabled the opening of more than 150 Bateriku retail outlets or Pitstops nationwide including in Sabah and Sarawak. In 2017, Bateriku launched its Bateriku Customer App for a seamless after-sales customer experience that complements existing touchpoints of 24/7 hotline number, web booking, whatsapp and social media enquiries.In 2019, the group expanded its on-demand battery solution by offering full-fledged Roadside Assistance to vehicle owners under BPlaz. The solutions offered include towing, tyre replacement, fuel top-up and car lock-out services. The services are fulfilled by either its BHero network or workshop partners under the ‘BBuddy’ program. In the same year, Bateriku was appointed as Etiqa Insurance’s service provider to serve Etiqa’s 2.5Million insurance subscribers. To date, Bateriku has served close to 1.2 Million vehicle owners and has shared more than RM12 Million in commission payouts within its ecosystem partners. The group reached multiple milestones in 2022 when it was appointed by Allianz Malaysia to serve Allianz’s 3.5 Million subscribers. In the same year, Persatuan Insurans Malaysia (PIAM) also appointed Bateriku as a licensed insurance agent. The biggest milestone for the group happened on May 22 with the launching of Bateriku’s very own automotive product range under the Astra brand by Bateriku.com. Since the introduction of Astra batteries, Bateriku has managed to sell more than 200,000 units of batteries nationwide. More recently, the Astra brand has also introduced exclusive Astra wiper blades to the Malaysian market since April 2023. Azarol is determined to bring in more fast-moving products under the Astra brand for the benefit of not just vehicle owners, but also to its ecosystem partners. Today, the group has built an ecosystem comprising close to 1,000 BHeros, 100 BPreneurs and approximately 3,000 BBuddys to fulfil the growing demand for battery and roadside assistance solutions. Bateriku today collaborates with prominent brands including Allianz, Etiqa, Socar, Gocar, Touch & Go, Setel and Grab by providing multiple value-added offerings to respective partner’s ecosystem.In January 2023, Bateriku established Akademi Bateriku – a training centre that primarily aims to streamline on-the-ground deliverables to its growing ecosystem. Akademi Bateriku received endorsement from HRDF for its multi-level certification programs that includes vehicles systems troubleshooting as well as EV and Hybrid systems.Concurrently, Bateriku also established its first BGarage – a workshop model designed and operated by Bateriku to accommodate customers with non-related battery issues such as alternator and starter issues. The establishment of BGarage value-adds to the overall customer experience for Bateriku’s existing and potential customers.Recently, Bateriku signed a Memorandum of Contract with TowMe Asia – a roadside assistance company based in Singapore to provide cross-border solutions to travellers to/from Malaysia and Singapore respectively.In its pipeline, the group is looking to solidify its position by digitizing the 3 verticals of Battery, Breakdown and Bengkel into an inclusive automotive digital platform called ‘Bazaar.’ Enabled by its priority on customer experience and the advancement of technology, the group has evolved from a brick-and-mortar battery reseller to providing real solutions very much needed by vehicle owners, not just in Malaysia and Singapore but soon to other ASEAN countries.
- Nexagate — Nexagate is Malaysia's leading Cybersecurity provider with 300+ global clients. We provide leading Security Risk Compliance, Security Assessment (VAPT, Compromise Assessment) with 24x7 Managed Security Services.
Seed stage venture capital fund focused on Southeast Asia. We partner with exceptional founders to build transformative companies across the region.
Show more
Investment focus
- E-Commerce, E-Learning, Information Technology
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Angel
- Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
Portfolio highlights
- Orgtomic — The Employee Discovery Layer -Dynamic Org Chart Software and People Directory. Ideal for growth companies and remote teams. Get started for free on Orgtomic.
- Shoppable Business — Shoppable Philippines B2B Marketplace
- Aye Solutions — Find out more about the team at Aye Solutions, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs
Show more
Investment focus
- Internet, Real Estate, Property Management
- Seed, Series A, Funding Round
- Malaysia, Pakistan, Australia
Portfolio highlights
- Carsome — Carsome is an online used car platform that provides efficient car selling services to individuals and entities. Through its online bidding portal, customers are able to sell their vehicles directly to dealers. Carsome facilitates the entire car selling process from inspection to valuation, bidding, and payment as well as logistics needs, allowingthe customers to sell their cars.It was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Malaysia, the company has expanded to Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore.
- BoozeBud — Buy Beer, Wine & Spirits Online at Bottle Stop. Fast alcohol delivery, great prices & 5,000+ drinks. Shop now for your favourite liquor brands!
- Common Ground — Ready to take your company to the next level? At Common Ground Coworking Space, we get your business done better with our workspaces & amenities. Learn more here.
MRANTI Malaysia provides a community of researchers and innovators with the right platform for ideas and purposeful innovations to thrive and make an impact.
Show more
Investment focus
- Apps, Education, Automotive
- Pre-Seed
- Malaysia, Indonesia
Portfolio highlights
- SpareXHub — Every Part Has A Car. SpareXHub offers genuine BMW, Mini, Motorad and other spare parts at highly discounted prices in Malaysia. Do visit our site and check out the variety of parts on offer.
- GuruInovatif — Kembangkan skill mengajar Anda untuk kemajuan pendidikan Indonesia bersama para trainer yang berpengalaman pada bidangnya di Guruinovatif.id
WHO IS CRADLE?Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle) is Malaysia's early stage start-up influencer, incorporated under the Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MOF) in 2003 with a mandate to fund potential and high-calibre tech start-ups through its Cradle Investment Programme (CIP).Throughout its 13-year history, Cradle has helped fund over 700Malaysian tech start-ups and holds the highest commercialisation rate amongst government grants in the country. Having more than a decade of experience in the nation's grant funding scene, Cradle further expanded its role from grant provider to investor through the establishment of its venture arm, Cradle Seed Ventures in 2015 and following its portfolio expansion to equity investment in early 2017, Cradle now offers both funding and investment assistance. Cradle's product offerings are not only restricted to monetary aid, but also include commercialisation support, coaching and various other value-added services to cater today's entrepreneurs' diversified needs.OUR MISSIONTo be the leading pre-seed, seed and start-up stage funding agency in Malaysia, that provides effective grant and equity funding, commercialisation support, coaching, and industry value-add to accelerate the growth of start-up companies.Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Show more
Investment focus
- Software, E-Commerce, SaaS
- Grant, Seed, Pre-Seed
- Malaysia, Singapore, United States
Portfolio highlights
- Lokein — Lokein is a Malaysia secure marketplace - Buy and sell preloved, vintage, second hand and bundle items.
- Ulalive — No-code video call-to-actions for higher conversion marketing. Acquire leads, build pipelines easily with Ulalive
- Shoppegram — Shoppegram is a SaaS platform designed for ease of use with a high conversion rate for small businesses.With Shoppegram focusing on core essentials feature only, it helps our users to build their online store fast and with ease. Focusing on business validation and conversion rate without the technical hassles.Shoppegram also does regulartraining and workshops to help small business owners kick starts their own online business using e-commerce. We provide e-learning content from core fundamentals to advance analysis to helps our merchants learn and grow easily.Shoppegram currently have over 21,000 users in Malaysia. Shoppegram was founded in 2013 and launched to the public on 30 August 2019.
Venture capital in Asia and Latin America
Show more
Investment focus
- B2B, B2C, SaaS
- Seed
- Malaysia, Indonesia
Portfolio highlights
- Tune Protect — Tune Protect is a digital insurance provider that underwrites and reinsures non-life insurance products through its subsidiary companies. The company operates two core businesses; an online business, through which it sells insurance products to customers in more than 20 different markets as part of their online booking process with its onlinepartners or directly with offices in Kuala Lumpur and Dubai, and a general insurance business in Malaysia and Thailand, through its subsidiaries Tune Protect Malaysia and Tune Protect Thailand respectively.
- WHIP Mobility — Disruptive SAAS platform in automotive retail
- HOTEL NIDA — HOTEL NIDA is ASEAN's fastest growing hotel chain
SWC Global is an investment firm.
Show more
Investment focus
- SaaS, FinTech, Food Delivery
- Series A, Series B, Seed
- India, Indonesia, Singapore
Portfolio highlights
- GRENEY — Greney adalah brand termodis yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan pengguna Indonesia. GRENEY memilih produk berkualitas tinggi di seluruh dunia dan berharap dapat meningkatkan setiap detail dan cita rasa hidup bersama Anda.
- iEduGPT — iEduGPT is an AI-powered learning platform based in Singapore that offers personalized, adaptive learning solutions for professional and academic exam preparation. It leverages artificial intelligence to analyze individual learners' strengths and knowledge gaps and create optimized study paths. The platform aims to transform exam preparationby making learning smarter, more efficient, and tailored to each user’s unique needs, covering certifications in finance, academics, and languages.
- ServAuto — ServAuto is an automotive aftercare marketplace that offers maintenance, solar film, dashcam, footpad, wiper, and tire services.
Quest Ventures is a top venture capital firm in Asia. For entrepreneurs: venture capital. For enterprises: applied innovation. For ecosystems: accelerate.
Show more
Investment focus
- E-Commerce, Software, Information Technology
- Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Singapore, Malaysia, Kazakhstan
Portfolio highlights
- ZumVet — ZumVet provides access to affordable and convenient veterinary care through video calls and medication delivery. They are passionate about animals and want them to get the best possible care by offering video consults, referrals, home visits, and emergency services. It was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Singapore.
- Ion Mobility — Ion Mobility is a tech-driven all-electric mobility company tackling a challenging and complex space.
- Smoothly — Mobile app helping working millennials sleep better, wake up refreshed and increase energy with science-backed breathing exercises
Investors by industry
Google
Marketplace
Hardware
Energy
Proptech
Health Care
Biotech
Artificial intelligence
Climate
Consumer
Community
Impact
Gaming
FinTech
EdTech
Sustainability
Venture Capital
Big Data
Web3
B2B
Financial Services
Finance
Infrastructure
Education
Photography
Payments
Food and Beverage
Video Games
Organic Food
Retail
Beauty
Publishing
Clean Energy
Real Estate
Manufacturing
Art
Music
Android
Internet
Enterprise Software
eSports
Franchise
Sports
Construction
Digital Media
Email
Medical
Social Network
Wellness
Social Media
Mobile
Legal
Local
Recruiting
Cannabis
Platforms
Fitness
Travel
Mobile Advertising
Biotechnology
Hospitality
Social
Automotive
Crowdfunding
Wine And Spirits
Medical Device
CleanTech
Transportation
Mobile Apps
InsurTech
Enterprise
LGBT
Fashion
Oil and Gas
Life Science
Theatre
Film
Non Profit
Renewable Energy
SaaS
Sporting Goods
Restaurants
Social Impact
Software
Celebrity
Cryptocurrency
Machine Learning
Agriculture (agtech)
Media (entertainment)
Facebook
Blockchain
Investors by country
United Kingdom
Canada
South Korea
Ireland
United States
New Zealand
India
Germany
Australia
Armenia
South Africa
Spain
Japan
Africa
China
Sri Lanka
Singapore
Qatar
Asia
Indonesia
Vietnam
Oceania
LATAM
Middle East
Europe
Saudi Arabia
Brazil
Bulgaria
Belize
Bahrain
Croatia
Georgia
Belarus
Hungary
France
Ghana
Ethiopia
Gibraltar
Chile
Egypt
Finland
Costa Rica
Greece
Barbados
Belgium
Estonia
Bermuda
Czech Republic
Denmark
Algeria
Hong Kong
Ecuador
Faroe Islands
Liechtenstein
Liberia
Lebanon
Mauritius
Sierra Leone
Peru
El Salvador
Uganda
Venezuela
Sweden
Slovenia
Norway
Poland
Uruguay
Ukraine
Tajikistan
Puerto Rico
Portugal
Tunisia
Taiwan
Tanzania
Turkey
San Marino
Senegal
Togo
Uzbekistan
Israel
Serbia
Russian Federation
Zambia
Rwanda
Zimbabwe
Thailand
Dominican Republic
Malaysia
Mexico
Azerbaijan
Iceland
Nigeria
Bahamas
Nicaragua
Namibia
Iraq
United Arab Emirates
Jamaica
Jersey
Panama
Honduras
Morocco
Isle of Man
Bolivia
Mali
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Italy
Philippines
Pakistan
Albania
Kuwait
Malta
Myanmar
Grenada
Jordan
Romania
Bangladesh
Argentina
Kenya
Kazakhstan
Cayman Islands
Cambodia
Oman
Latvia
Cyprus
Austria
Switzerland
Cameroon
Guatemala
Colombia
Seychelles
Marshall Islands
Investors in Malaysia by industry
Restaurants
Crowdfunding
Food and Beverage
Real Estate
Financial Services
Cryptocurrency
Big Data
Finance
Payments
Internet
Social Network
Social Media
Android
Biotechnology
Blockchain
Software
Enterprise Software
Sports
Automotive
Travel
Recruiting
Platforms
FinTech
Consumer
EdTech
Climate
Proptech
SaaS
Marketplace
Manufacturing
Artificial intelligence
Community
Hardware
Gaming
Transportation
Mobile Apps
Retail
Social
Fashion
Infrastructure
Web3
Digital Media
Education
B2B
Wellness
Biotech
Health Care
Fitness
InsurTech
Enterprise
Medical
Media (entertainment)
Hospitality
Mobile
Energy
Sustainability
Impact
Machine Learning
Agriculture (agtech)
Beauty