Top 5 Big Data Startup Investors in Malaysia (June 2026)

WatchTower and Friends (WTF) is a tech accelerator that is pursuing its vision of building a startup ecosystem that will raise an ever growing number of successful startups. Operating under the tagline 'We Start Things', WatchTower and Friends initiates lines of actions that benefits startups.

Investment focus

Industry: Information Technology, SaaS, E-Commerce
Stage:Pre-Seed, Angel, Equity Crowdfunding
Geography: Malaysia

Investor stats

Total investments: 6
Lead/follow: no public data

Portfolio highlights

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Bereev — A death preparation app that helps you create a plan which will guide your loved ones when you're gone. Sign up for free!
Ejen2u — Platform Sistem Pengurusan Ejen paling Komprehensif

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Vijay Sivaram

Investment focus

Industry: Software, Information Technology, Big Data
Stage:Seed, Series A, Convertible Note
Geography: India, Malaysia

Investor stats

Total investments: 5
Round size: Seed $187k–$1.5M
Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow

Portfolio highlights

BRB — Order coolest and newest chip on the block BRB Popped Potato Chips Not-Baked, Not-Fried, but POPPED. Keep munching while texting and posting.
eBikeGo — eBikeGo allows users to move quickly, and in style. We aim to make world class electric mobility solutions that transform how people move. We are driven towards creating a suite of customer-centric electric mobility solutions empowering people to seize not just the moment, but the future.
ConsCent — Leading media platforms trust ConsCent to engage, retain and transact with millions of users and build long-term relationships

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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.

Investment focus

Industry: Software, E-Commerce, SaaS
Stage:Grant, Seed, Pre-Seed
Geography: Malaysia, Singapore, United States

Investor stats

Total investments: 48
Round size: Seed $176k–$787k; Grant $23k–$117k; Pre-Seed $58k–$93k
Lead/follow: 42% lead, 58% follow

Portfolio highlights

DasAR — DasAR provides a hassle-free and cost-efficient, no-code web-based AR solution. In less than an hour, businesses can subscribe, upload 3D models, link a custom domain, and launch their own mobile responsive AR website, enabling customers to visualise products in real-life settings. Our placement formula showcases objects in their accurate sizingbased on real-world distances, particularly useful for heavy, bulky, and high-value items. With our value of accessibility, practicality, and community, DasAR democratises AR technology. Accessibility is ensured through our self-serve web platform, eliminating customised App development. Practicality extends beyond just visualisation, as our 3D models dynamically react to real-world distances, illustrating precise space usage at home or at work. As our platform evolves, it will foster collaboration among businesses, 3D modellers, and consumers, creating a community for support.
Axtraction AI — Axtraction AI provides innovative document AI solutions for precise and efficient regulatory compliance in banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI).
EasyM Mechandiser Sdn Bhd — Looking for a merchandising app in Malaysia? Click on Easym.com.my. We offer a range of merchandising apps that are perfect for your business. Do visit our site for more info.

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OSKVI was established in year 2000 and is the venture capital and private equity affiliate of OSK Holdings Berhad. OSKVI was listed on the then Malaysia Exchange of Securities Dealing and Automated Quotation Market (“MESDAQ Market”) (now known as the ACE Market) of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”) on 8 September 2004.TheOSKVI Group has an established presence in the private equity and venture capital industry in the region. Since inception, they have successfully invested, nurtured and divested several companies from various industries.

Investment focus

Industry: FinTech, Software, Financial Services
Stage:Series A, Seed, Series B
Geography: Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia

Investor stats

Total investments: 21
Round size: Seed $1.5M–$5M; Series A $1.3M–$6.1M; Series B $8.7M–$14M
Lead/follow: 33% lead, 67% follow

Portfolio highlights

bythen — bythen enables the production of autonomous 3D avatar bots powered by AI.
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StoreHub — StoreHub is an all-in-one POS system that helps future-proof F&B, retail, service and enterprise businesses in Malaysia. Manage and grow your business, anytime, anywhere.

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