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Top 20 Internet Startup Investors in Cyprus in July 2025

Last updated: Jul 2025 A list of 20 angel investors and VC (Venture Capital) funds that invest in Internet startups based in Cyprus. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Internet companies from Cyprus. We update this investor list every month.

Top 20 Internet Startup Investors in Cyprus in July 2025

Investor	Internet Cyprus investments
GEM Capital	3
Society of International Business Fellows - SIBF	2
VNV Global	2
Kinnevik	2
Kinisis Ventures	2
Openfund	2
Nati Harpaz	2
Flyer One Ventures	1
Admitad	1
Lamda Development	1
Theti Club	1
Yellow Rocks!	1
Alexey Orap	1
Oskar Hartmann	1
Kirill Voloshin	1
Kenges Rakishev	1
Flyer One Ventures	1
Asbis	1
Marubeni	1
Oxean	1

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GEM Capital is an international investment company that operates in private equity and venture capital markets. Leading venture capital investor in the games industry

Investment focus

Gaming, Video Games, PC Games
Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
Cyprus, United States, Israel

Portfolio highlights

AppMagic — Mobile market intelligence tool
OpenStreet — Invest in SpaceX and OpenAI with just $100. We purchase shares in premier private companies like SpaceX and OpenAI, then divide them into fractional pieces, making these investments accessible to everyone.
Eschatology Entertainment — Game developers on a quest to create a new generation of immersive hardcore shooters set in a unique apocalyptic world.

SIBF is a vast network of executive peers who leverage their collective knowledge, contacts and experiences

Investment focus

PaaS, FinTech, Internet
Seed
Cyprus

Portfolio highlights

BridgerPay — We’re solving the toughest payment challenges to deliver growth-ready payment infrastructure.

VNV Global is an investment company with the business concept of using experience, expertise and a widespread network to identify and invest in assets with considerable potential for value appreciation. The company has a special focus on online marketplaces and businesses with strong network effects. The common shares of VNV Global are listed onNasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap segment, with the ticker VNV.

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Health Care, Marketplace
Series B, Funding Round, Series A
United Kingdom, Sweden, Russian Federation

Portfolio highlights

MatHem — MatHem is an e-commerce company that combines a complete grocery store online with recipes and subscriptions for ready-made groceries. It delivers food to Swedish homes 7 days a week. The company also combines a full grocery store online with prescription and subscription finished shopping bags. MatHem offers a broad range of grocery products andadjacent household consumables, catering to more than half of Swedish households. The company food is delivered to your door with their own temperature-controlled to ensure an unbroken cold chain.Mathem.se has been awarded The Grocery Website of the Year (Årets matsajt) in 2010, 2011 and 2013 by the Swedish online magazine Internet world. It was founded in 2009 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden
NoTraffic — NoTraffic has developed the first AI-powered traffic signal platform that connects road...
VOI Technology — VOI is a micro-mobility startup that provides electric scooters for last-mile transportation. Douglas Stark, Filip Lindvall, and Fredrik Hjelm founded it in 2018. Its headquarters is located in Stockholm in Sweden.VOI Technology is aiming to create a system of electrically powered scooters around urban centers to provide an affordable,sustainable, and exhilarating way to commute while helping people to reduce their carbon footprint and cities to have a more sustainable transportation network.

Kinnevik is an industry-focused investment company with an entrepreneurial spirit. Its purpose is to build digital consumer businesses that provide more and better choices. The company does this by working in partnership with talented founders and management teams to create, invest in, and lead fast-growing businesses in developed and emergingmarkets.Kinnevik believes in delivering both shareholder and social value by building well-governed companies that contribute positively to society. Kinnevik was founded in 1936 by the Stenbeck, Klingspor, and von Horn families. Kinnevik's shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm's list for large-cap companies under the ticker codes KINV A and KINV B.

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Health Care, Internet
Series B, Series C, Funding Round
United States, Germany, Sweden

Portfolio highlights

Mews — Cloud-native, Mews PMS is an innovative hospitality management system that enables automation to boost revenue and empowers remarkable guest experiences.
Enveda Biosciences — Enveda Biosciences is a biotechnology company building new medicines from plants. It harnesses the complexity of the natural world to tackle today’s biggest healthcare challenges. With the help of the advancements in knowledge graphs, machine learning, and metabolomics, they discover the next generation of small molecules. Its technologiessystematize the discovery of small molecules and novel targets for complex diseases. By probing novel chemical space and mechanisms of action, they are breaking the status quo for challenging diseases with a need for effective treatments, such as fibrosis or neurodegeneration.Enveda, launched in 2019, is based in San Francisco, California.
Breathe Battery Technologies — Breathe Battery Technologies is a research-led technology company developing advanced battery management algorithms

Kinisis Ventures is a venture capital firm backing bold founders building the future. Discover our portfolio, meet our team, and explore how we support startups from seed to scale.

Investment focus

Marketing, E-Commerce, Advertising
Seed, Series A
Cyprus, United Kingdom

Portfolio highlights

Darefore — Darefore is a technologically advanced brand that has revolutionized cycling performance with a clever position sensor.
Threedium — Threedium is a 3D engine. We believe that democratizing the creation and distribution of 3D and AR experiences represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people buy and sell products.
EMBIO Diagnostics — Here’s a comprehensive description for **EMBIO Diagnostics**:---**EMBIO Diagnostics Ltd** is a cutting-edge deep-tech company specializing in **sensor technology** that ensures the safety and quality of air, water, and food. Based in **Nicosia, Cyprus**, EMBIO leverages advanced diagnostic tools and data-driven solutions to address criticalenvironmental challenges and enhance public health outcomes.### **Vision and Mission** - **Vision**: To revolutionize diagnostics with innovative technologies that foster a healthier and more sustainable future. - **Mission**: To deliver real-time, actionable insights through state-of-the-art sensor technology, empowering businesses, governments, and individuals to make informed decisions.---### **Core Products and Solutions**#### 1. **B.EL.D™ (Bio Electric Diagnostics)** - A portable chemical analyzer for **rapid diagnostics** in industries such as food safety, environmental monitoring, and healthcare. - **Key Features**: - Wireless and portable, with Bluetooth connectivity. - Real-time results within **3 minutes**. - No specialized training required for operation. - Cost-effective testing for allergens, contaminants, and more.#### 2. **airbeld™ System** - A comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring solution designed to: - Detect pollutants and harmful conditions in real-time. - Provide automated reports and notifications for actionable insights. - Integrate seamlessly with **Building Management Systems (BMS)**. - Includes advanced features like **EOS Insights**, which offers concise reports on environmental conditions.---### **Technological Advancements** EMBIO combines state-of-the-art **sensor technology**, **IoT integration**, and **AI-powered analytics** to provide real-time monitoring and predictive diagnostics. The company's solutions are designed to be user-friendly, efficient, and accessible, requiring minimal setup and expertise.---### **Global Impact** EMBIO Diagnostics is committed to addressing global sustainability and public health challenges by: - Reducing **environmental hazards**. - Enhancing **air, water, and food quality standards**. - Contributing to **research and policy-making** with accurate, real-time data.The company has established a global presence, delivering its solutions to markets across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. By participating in initiatives like **Gitex Global 2024**, EMBIO showcases its leadership in **DeepTech** and its dedication to **sustainability**.---### **Collaborations and Innovations** EMBIO fosters partnerships with academic institutions, governments, and industry leaders to: - Advance research in diagnostics and environmental health. - Promote awareness of sustainability and safety standards. - Drive innovation through continuous R&D.---### **Leadership** Under the guidance of **Constantinos Loizou**, CEO of EMBIO Diagnostics, the company has become a pioneer in sensor technology. His vision has positioned EMBIO as a trusted name in global markets for tackling critical diagnostic challenges.---### **Why Choose EMBIO?** - **Cutting-Edge Technology**: Industry-leading tools for real-time monitoring and diagnostics. - **Commitment to Sustainability**: Solutions designed with environmental and social impact in mind. - **Global Expertise**: Proven track record of delivering impactful solutions across multiple industries.**Website**: **Headquarters**: Nicosia, Cyprus

Openfund is a new seed capital venture, focusing on start-ups around software, mobile and the web. Based in Athens, Greece, the Openfund brings together an exceptional team of executives, an extensive list of advisors and a number of passionate investors to provide everything a team of entrepreneurs needs to turn ideas into products and success.

Investment focus

Software, Travel, E-Commerce
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
Greece, United Kingdom, United States

Portfolio highlights

Goodvidio — Goodvidio is a software service that turns the power of product videos into a conversion optimization tool. It helps ecommerce stores optimize their product pages for conversions by adding curated product videos from social media, to engage shoppers and drive purchases.
100mentors — The problem:We take our most critical career & academic decisions quite randomly. *Our mission:To empower the world’s youth to consciously take their once in a lifetime decisions.100mentors: On-demand access to the world's largest alumni network. Prepare your students for the workplace of the future.* We live in an agewhere you can have an Uber cab show up in 2', with the car type you like, full visibility of the driver reviews, even the ability to pre-set the music you' ll listen to during your ride. At the same time, you have almost zero capacity to personalise yours or your kid's career & academic orientation to find what truly fits their profiles, needs & special talents or customise their counselling for landing their dream universities & jobs & pursuing their real inclinations...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g18FLCNjscM&feature=youtu.be
Welcome Pickups — Book a trusted local driver to pick you up and introduce you to your next destination, pre-order travel essentials.

Nati Harpaz is the CEO of Catch Group, Australia’s largest pure eCommerce organisation with a retail product business as well as a daily deals business. Nati’s focus is on building cultures in organisations to enable rapid growth which stems from the understanding that management cannot compromise on the quality of its human resource as well as therequirement of a very clear and concise business strategy to allow the entire organisation to focus on achieving it.On top of his position as CEO of Catch Group he is also the chairman of APAC’s largest retail media organisation – Inside Retail as well as an advisory board member of several publicly listed companies.

Investment focus

PaaS, FinTech, Internet
Seed
Cyprus

Portfolio highlights

BridgerPay — We’re solving the toughest payment challenges to deliver growth-ready payment infrastructure.

Flyer One Ventures is an international early-stage venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups from CEE region. The fund invests in future-proof startups, founded by exceptional teams, and operating on global markets worth more than $10 billion. Flyer One Ventures funds startups in Mobile, Health Tech, EdTech, Fitness & Wellness, B2BSaaS, Gaming, FoodTech, and AI/ML industries and helps them scale on international markets. Founded by the co-founder of BetterMe and supported by Genesis Tech, Flyer One Ventures has deep expertise in Digital Marketing, Product, PR, Branding, and Recruiting. Along with the financial investment, Flyer One Ventures actively supports its portfolio companies, helping them optimize Digital Marketing campaigns, hire R&D staff, build user-friendly products, and fundraise Series A and Series B rounds. Flyer One Ventures' ultimate goal is to support early-stage startups in the geographies with low access to early financing and help them become global leaders by mentorship and daily support.

Investment focus

Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
United States, United Kingdom, Cyprus

Portfolio highlights

Jome — On our platform, you can search for and tour thousands of new construction homes and communities near you. Our new home experts are ready to guide you through the entire home-buying process and will help you turn your dream home into a reality
Heizma — Heizma make climate-neutral heating possible and easy for every family. It offers complete solutions that include not only heating systems, but also photovoltaic systems, power storage, e-charging stations, and intelligent energy management systems.
Scalestack — Scalestack AI brings all of your GTM data together, suggests prioritized actions and helps your reps to execute your sales plays. Unlock a new level of sales productivity and generate more pipeline.

Admitad provides multiple services for customer acquisition and retention; traffic, content and app monetization; marketing Automation, services for dropshippers and financial Services

Investment focus

Marketing, E-Commerce, Software
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
Russian Federation, United States, Cyprus

Portfolio highlights

Pampadu — Pampadu is an IT startup on online insurance.
RevGlue — Become a successful affiliate with RevGlue monetisation tools designed for content creators, influencers and affiliates to create instant affiliate websites and monetise existing web, mobile and social followers.
White Label — White Label is a coupon window service for online publications. White Label provides promo-code displays that the platform offers gives media resources an additional channel for monetizing the audience, and partner brands open up access to native sales attraction from the sites of leading media.

Lamda Development is a Greek real estate developer.

Investment focus

Internet, Payments, Shopping
Seed, Series A
Cyprus, Germany, United Kingdom

Portfolio highlights

Anymaster — Anymaster is a marketplace for services that links customers with nearby service providers.
Ariadne — Discover how Ariadne delivers real-time people counting and location analytics for data-driven decisions. Boost sales and optimize your store layout today.
Simpler — Offer a fast & simple checkout with Simpler. Integrate all major payment options, save on fees & sell more. Get it now!

THETI CLUB is a private network of angel groups in Greece. The club focuses exclusively on tech startups looking to raise early-stage capital.

Investment focus

Sensor, Elderly, Internet
Seed
Cyprus, United Kingdom

Portfolio highlights

Anymaster — Anymaster is a marketplace for services that links customers with nearby service providers.
Tendertec — Tendertec is an award winning AI venture opening the door to personalised, preventative, and cost-effective care. Established in 2017 by Dr. Afroditi Konidari and Rui Zhang, Tendertec develops room sensing technology to support independent living for elderly and vulnerable people. Its first product is a safety & monitoring system enabling careproviders to effectively monitor vulnerable people and make data-driven decisions that improve their quality of life and care. Tendertec has been awarded a €242K grant by the Welsh Government, won the “Disruptive Product” award by GE Healthcare at EIT Health and has been named one of Vodafone’s 5G DIG Top 20 start-ups with the most potential to take advantage of the advent of 5G internationally.

Yellow Rocks! invests in fast-growing early-stage companies with a clear global expansion strategy. The fund is focused on companies that are leveraging disruptive technologies and that are ready to reach $1B.Yellow Rocks! is based in San Francisco & Lisbon and we consider ourselves geo-agnostic. We truly believe that brilliant founders canbe found anywhere irrespective of geographical location. That being said right now we are focused on startups from the US and Europe.Yellow Rocks! is formed by successful serial entrepreneurs and investors with a deep understanding of fundraising and company’s development. GPs have a 10+ years of track record in well known organizations (World Bank, IFC, Google, EPAM), universities (MIT, Harvard, Stanford) and startup ecosystems (Y Combinator, TheEngine, TechStars, MassChallenge, 500 startups). Our team is distributed around different countries including the USA, Portugal and Armenia.

Investment focus

Software, SaaS, Enterprise Software
Seed, Pre-Seed, Funding Round
United States, Russian Federation, Cyprus

Portfolio highlights

LovOn — LovOn is a provider of an AI-powered bonding platform for couples
Global Work — We help freelancers find remote jobs and gigs faster with AI. Unlock the latest job search strategies with our AI-powered platform.
Cloud Retail — Grow your business with Jiffy SaaS platform which includes app/website, picking, delivery, supply chain & replenishment services

Founder & CEO at YouScan, Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor

Investment focus

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, SaaS
Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
United States, Cyprus

Portfolio highlights

outloud.ai — Outloud.ai: New AI standard for drive-thrus
VAR.energy — Resilient electric transition
Let's Enhance — AI to enhance, upscale and generate pictures. Increase resolution and quality. Fix blurry, pixelated, low res images. Make every photo sharp and clear. Start for free.

Oskar Hartmann currently works as an Angel Investor for YAP. He previously worked at Flaschenpost SE as an Investor. Oskar Hartmann attended WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management.

Investment focus

E-Commerce, Internet, Automotive
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
Germany, Russian Federation, India

Portfolio highlights

Tiggy — 15 minute grocery delivery on a mission to forever change the way we buy everyday essentials. Now live in Vancouver
Lumaly — Lumaly is a browser extension that automatically tries out and uses all available voucher codes in the cart when shopping online.
June Homes — June Homes is a network of fully furnished bedrooms in prime spots available on flexible month-to-month terms in major American cities.

Kirill Voloshin - Co-Founder @ TUT.BY

Investment focus

Mobile Apps, Health Care, Software
Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Belarus, United States, Cyprus

Portfolio highlights

VOCHI — Made for creative video editing
Yope — Salo is a discussion platform that erases the borders for people with diverse opinions to let anyone speak up and be heard.
Cashew — Cashew is a platform for banks and merchants that enables payments through mobile banking application with Point-of-Sale financing functionality. Cashew allows banks to easily upgrade their mobile applications and turn them into payment tools with value-added services for their customers thereby to initiate online and offline purchases andprovide bank's clients with point-of-sale financing.Thanks to direct payments to lower commission for transaction to 0.5%.

Kenes (Kenges) Rakishev - a prominent entrepreneur and investor, and one of the most influential businessmen in Kazakhstan, according to Forbes magazine, Kenes has served in several top positions in both the private and public sector throughout his career and worked as an advisor for the Kazakhstan Interior Ministry and Department of Education.Kenes is a co-founder of the global venture fund Singulariteam. It was his vision to make advancing mobile technology more widely available after he noted a very real desire for currently unobtainable functionality.

Investment focus

Mobile, Internet, Video
Series B, Funding Round, Seed
Cyprus, Israel, United States

Portfolio highlights

mobli — Mobli is going to be a new social media application coming fall 2024 - tips from fans
TriPlay — TriPlay is the next generation personal cloud company, enabling users worldwide to easily access, manage, share and enjoy their music, photos and videos across any computer, mobile phone, tablet or web-enabled television. TriPlay is a privately held company with offices in New York and Israel.
Fastlane Ventures — Fastlane Ventures is a Russian company focused on the development, launch and promotion of innovative internet businesses.Founded in 2010 by a team of experienced entrepreneurs with a track record of successful investments, the company has launched 20 internet start-ups to capitalize on the increasing demand for online services and growingappetite for investment in the Russian internet market by Western and Russian investors.The company has attracted more than $85 million from international investment funds. Key strategic investment partners of Fastlane Ventures are Direct Group, e.ventures and VTB Capital. Among the investors of the company also Intel Capital, Kinnevik, Mangrove Capital, ru-Net, UMJ Russia, and some others to launch companies across the online retail, travel, relationship, health and recruitment areas. The strategic focus of Fastlane Ventures is to target business-to-consumer niche markets with low levels of competition. The Company's aim is to anticipate the not yet satisfied needs of Russian customers.Fastlane Ventures acts as both an operational and investment partner at the same time. It is the sole Russian company that provides an initial seed investment in addition to having a hands-on operational role with its businesses through its team of high calibre professionals. To launch its business quickly and effectively, Fastlane Ventures has adopted proprietary solution called Fast 50, which enables a new venture to launch in just 50 days and ensures an efficient path between launch and exit. Fastlane Ventures has established a team of highly regarded professionals, who possess unique knowledge and expertise in management, entrepreneurship, e-commerce, business development, marketing and PR, investment generation, HR management, web design and much more. Once the new business venture is operating effectively, Fastlane Ventures helps its investment partners realize their investment return through the sale of the business to other strategic investors. This usually takes place approximately 2-3 years after the initial business launch. For more information about Fastlane Ventures and its portfolio companies, please visit http://fastlaneventures.ru/en/

Investment focus

Software, Education, Artificial Intelligence
Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
United States, Cyprus, United Kingdom

Portfolio highlights

99math — 99math is e-sports in school math! Global online tournaments for kids. They get excited and start achieving in math.
Peech — text to speech
Cooper Pet Care — Cooper Pet Care - your personal vet. Anytime. Anywhere. Get instant access to certified vets via chat or video call 24/7.

The leading distributor of Consumer Electronics and Information Technology products and solutions in EMEA Emerging Markets: Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltic States, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Middle East and Africa, combining a broad geographical reach with a wide range of products distributed on a "one-stop-shop" basis.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical
Corporate Round
Cyprus

Portfolio highlights

EMBIO Diagnostics — Here’s a comprehensive description for **EMBIO Diagnostics**:---**EMBIO Diagnostics Ltd** is a cutting-edge deep-tech company specializing in **sensor technology** that ensures the safety and quality of air, water, and food. Based in **Nicosia, Cyprus**, EMBIO leverages advanced diagnostic tools and data-driven solutions to address criticalenvironmental challenges and enhance public health outcomes.### **Vision and Mission** - **Vision**: To revolutionize diagnostics with innovative technologies that foster a healthier and more sustainable future. - **Mission**: To deliver real-time, actionable insights through state-of-the-art sensor technology, empowering businesses, governments, and individuals to make informed decisions.---### **Core Products and Solutions**#### 1. **B.EL.D™ (Bio Electric Diagnostics)** - A portable chemical analyzer for **rapid diagnostics** in industries such as food safety, environmental monitoring, and healthcare. - **Key Features**: - Wireless and portable, with Bluetooth connectivity. - Real-time results within **3 minutes**. - No specialized training required for operation. - Cost-effective testing for allergens, contaminants, and more.#### 2. **airbeld™ System** - A comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring solution designed to: - Detect pollutants and harmful conditions in real-time. - Provide automated reports and notifications for actionable insights. - Integrate seamlessly with **Building Management Systems (BMS)**. - Includes advanced features like **EOS Insights**, which offers concise reports on environmental conditions.---### **Technological Advancements** EMBIO combines state-of-the-art **sensor technology**, **IoT integration**, and **AI-powered analytics** to provide real-time monitoring and predictive diagnostics. The company's solutions are designed to be user-friendly, efficient, and accessible, requiring minimal setup and expertise.---### **Global Impact** EMBIO Diagnostics is committed to addressing global sustainability and public health challenges by: - Reducing **environmental hazards**. - Enhancing **air, water, and food quality standards**. - Contributing to **research and policy-making** with accurate, real-time data.The company has established a global presence, delivering its solutions to markets across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. By participating in initiatives like **Gitex Global 2024**, EMBIO showcases its leadership in **DeepTech** and its dedication to **sustainability**.---### **Collaborations and Innovations** EMBIO fosters partnerships with academic institutions, governments, and industry leaders to: - Advance research in diagnostics and environmental health. - Promote awareness of sustainability and safety standards. - Drive innovation through continuous R&D.---### **Leadership** Under the guidance of **Constantinos Loizou**, CEO of EMBIO Diagnostics, the company has become a pioneer in sensor technology. His vision has positioned EMBIO as a trusted name in global markets for tackling critical diagnostic challenges.---### **Why Choose EMBIO?** - **Cutting-Edge Technology**: Industry-leading tools for real-time monitoring and diagnostics. - **Commitment to Sustainability**: Solutions designed with environmental and social impact in mind. - **Global Expertise**: Proven track record of delivering impactful solutions across multiple industries.**Website**: **Headquarters**: Nicosia, Cyprus
ProMed BioSciences — Promed is an EU-based, highly innovative biotech company, developing collagen-based biomaterials

Marubeni is involved in the handling of products and provision of services in a broad range of sectors. These areas encompass importing and exporting, as well as transactions in the Japanese market, related to food, textiles, materials, pulp and paper, chemicals, energy, metals, and mineral resources, transportation machinery, and includes offshoretrading.

Investment focus

Internet, Energy, Renewable Energy
Funding Round, Series B, Series A
United States, Japan, United Kingdom

Portfolio highlights

Wheels — Wheels' fleet management and mobility solutions help the world's best businesses reduce costs, increase productivity and more. Discover our fleet services.
Kyoto Fusioneering — Kyoto Fusioneering is a research & development, design, and manufacture of parts related to fusion reactors.
Green Rubber — Vinod Sekhar’s team has already resolved the issue.Willis released a announcement and said,Having resolved the issue, I will keep maintain a shareholding place in the company and I wish the company, the directors and my other traders the very best for future decades.The recycle place will take advantage of the procedure that Vinod Sekhar’s dad hasdesigned known as De-Link to make “green rubbers”. The De-Link procedure will devulcanise old and used car tires then revulcanise them and turn them into different new rubberized items such as automobile car tires and shoes bottoms.Datuk Vinod B. Sekhar is the President and Chief Executive of The Petra Group, the Malaysian-based technology conglomerate with interests ranging from rubber recycling, biofuels and biotechnology to financial software.