# Apple Seed

> Apple Seed is a VC fund in Singapore backing Apps and Software. See 8 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Oct 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
- Total investments: 8
- Last investment: Jul 2015
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Oct 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/apple-seed-venture-accelerator
- Website: http://appleseed.sg/

Apple Seed is a VC fund in Singapore focused on Apps and Software. Appleseed is a leading startup accleration platform in Asia Pacific and India.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apps | 3 | 38% |
| Software | 3 | 38% |
| E-Commerce | 3 | 38% |
| Mobile Apps | 2 | 25% |
| Information Technology | 2 | 25% |

23 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Seed | 7 | 88% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 13% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Singapore | 6 | 75% |
| China | 1 | 13% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kumaran Pillai | Chief Executive Officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/kumaran-pillai |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Trakomatic | Trakomatic enables businesses and organizations to discover the ways people interact in a physical environment using video and sensor technology. The company captures profile and behavior data and transforms it into actionable insights that drive optimization and improvement of core business processes. Trakomatic focuses on developingconsultative solutions that are Artificial Intelligence (AI) based on Machine Learning and Image and Video Analytics Solutions (VAS) for multiple commercial applications.Trakomatic’s patent-pending technology is based on advanced video analytics, facial recognition, and intelligent sensors. Our platform is sensor-agnostic with the ability for plug-and-play with existing cameras or sensors that the majority of stores are equipped with globally. We are focused on delivering cost-effective solutions with an optimal number of sensors to provide maximum coverage and subsequently deeper location and people insights.Founded in 2013 in Singapore under the guiding hands of National University of Singapore, the accreditation by Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) with proven high accuracy and several awards has paved Trakomatic successfully into the region. |  | Venture - Series Unknown | Jul 10, 2015 | https://trakomatic.com/ |
| Fashory | Fashory is an android-based shopping platform that helps female online shoppers make informed buying decisions by providing fashion insights. It serves as a magazine editorials with the convenience of online shopping. Fashory was founded in January 2014, and headquartered in Shanghai, China. |  | Pre-Seed | Jul 10, 2015 | http://thefashory.com/ |
| Overdrive.sg | The idea of Overdrive was a long and arduous journey since the beginning, though incorporated in 2015, the founders Aston, Zen and Alex have been working together, building many fantastic and ridiculous things in the tech world. When Overdrive was still on the drawing board, the term IoT (Internet of Things) was still not conceived, the teamhad already developed many industry application in the M2M space, with solutions deploy on vehicles, smart phones, embedded devices and uncountable types of sensors. With that, they formed Overdrive, a true IoT platform, targeting smart devices and sensors on the move. |  | Pre-Seed | Jul 10, 2015 | https://overdriveiot.com |
| Nearcircles | Nearcircles is a messaging app that allows residents living in the same neighborhood to engage in community-related discussions. It allows users to post questions, sell household items to neighbors, and find like-minded individuals via joining lifestyle groups in their local community areas.The application is available for download on the AppStore and Google Play. |  | Pre-Seed | Jul 10, 2015 | http://www.nearcircles.com/ |
| Flaime | Flaime is a new, unique & exciting matrimony application for Indian singles. The application was launched in six Indian cities in October 2014 and received popular support. The application, user interface and functionality was tested with 1,400 users and is moving towards a full fledge solution. |  | Pre-Seed | Jul 10, 2015 |  |
| Petfie | Petfie is a social networking application designed for pet owners and animal lovers. It offers Petfie Pet Box, a curated box with the healthy pet products. |  | Pre-Seed | Jul 10, 2015 | http://petfie.com/ |
| Viswire | Viswire is a specialist in the development of visualization and simulation applications that focuses on real-time simulation solutions for training, engineering, and research. Viswire is expanding into the burgeoning maritime training business in Asia. |  | Pre-Seed | Jul 10, 2015 | https://www.viswire.com/ |
| Buy4you | Buy4you offers online solution for e-commerce platform, specializing in overseas (China) purchasing, logistics, and international shipping. |  | Pre-Seed | Jul 10, 2015 | http://buy4you.com.sg |

8 of 8 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does Apple Seed invest in?

Apple Seed invests primarily in Apps, Software and E-Commerce startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Venture - Series Unknown stage. Most of the 8 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Singapore. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Apple Seed?

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### Who are the partners at Apple Seed?

The team at Apple Seed includes Kumaran Pillai (Chief Executive Officer). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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