# Vicknesh R Pillay

> Vicknesh R Pillay is a seed investor at TNB Aura backing Retail and Payments. See 7 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [TNB Aura](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/tnb-ventures-pte-ltd)
- Total investments: 7
- Last investment: Aug 2025
- Lead investor: 86%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicknesh-r-pillay-72998519/
- Website: https://www.tnbaura.com

Vicknesh R Pillay is a seed investor at TNB Aura focused on Retail and Payments. At age 31, Vicknesh R Pillay was already an established entrepreneur who was nominated for the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award at the coveted Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Awards 2013. Most recently, Vicknesh was picked as one of the top 40 under 40 influential Asians for 2018 by Asiaone. As the Founding Partner of TNB Aura Fund, Vicknesh willtap into his fund management, investment and go to market experience to head up TNB Venture's and Aura Group's flagship venture capital fund.Prior, Vicknesh founded, operated and exited his real estate fund where he managed over €350 million. Currently, Vicknesh serves as a Board of Director at several companies where he advises and assists on their internal strategies and regional expansion plans. Having graduated with a double degree from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and dual MBAs from UCLA Anderson and the National University of Singapore, Vicknesh is passionately involved in Singapore’s startup ecosystem. He is an appointed judge and mentor for numerous entrepreneurship workshops, conferences and startup competitions, contributing to the cultivation of aspiring entrepreneurs and startups.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retail | 2 | 29% |
| Payments | 2 | 29% |
| Supply Chain Management | 2 | 29% |
| SaaS | 1 | 14% |
| AgTech | 1 | 14% |

21 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 3 | 43% |
| Series A | 3 | 43% |
| Series B | 1 | 14% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Singapore | 3 | 43% |
| Indonesia | 2 | 29% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Niber Technologies | Nibertex is a material science company that mass produces 100% PFAS-free waterproof breathable membranes with our own groundbreaking technology. Our membranes are tailored for high performance across multiple sectors, including textiles, construction, and electronics. We pioneered not only the materials but also the processes and machinery requiredto manufacture them, ensuring our products are both eco-friendly and effective. Committed to sustainability, Nibertex is redefining industry standards by delivering durable, breathable, and water-resistant solutions that meet global market demands. As leaders in material innovation, we continue to advance environmental responsibility and improve product quality worldwide. | $7M | Series A | Aug 11, 2025 |  |
| Eratani | Eratani is an Agri-tech company is to focus on building a agricultural ecosystem and seeks to provide farmers with easy access to technology to increase the productivity and welfare of the agricultural ecosystem. | $6.2M | Series A | Apr 17, 2025 |  |
| Charge+ | Charge+ is an integrated EV charging solution provider that implements charging points for electrical vehicles. | $8M | Series A | Sep 10, 2024 |  |
| PEXX | PEXX is a pioneering financial technology company dedicated to transforming the landscape of cross-border money transfers and payments. With a mission to empower global financial freedom and unlock the power of cryptocurrency, PEXX streamlines secure crypto-to-fiat transactions, making international exchanges effortless and accessible to everyone.By enabling users to bypass traditional banking systems, PEXX offers rapid settlements, competitive fees, and user-friendly interfaces for both individuals and businesses.At its core, PEXX leverages blockchain technology to facilitate seamless conversions of cryptocurrencies into local fiat currencies, addressing the inefficiencies and high costs associated with conventional cross-border transactions. The platform supports a wide range of currencies, focusing on providing real-time settlements to enhance liquidity and operational efficiency. PEXX's innovative approach includes a comprehensive suite of services designed to cater to the diverse needs of its users. These include remittance services, business payments, payroll solutions, and off-ramping capabilities that allow users to convert digital assets into spendable fiat. With a commitment to security and compliance, PEXX operates within the regulatory frameworks of multiple jurisdictions, ensuring a safe and reliable environment for digital transactions. | $4.5M | Seed | Jul 16, 2024 |  |
| Eratani | Eratani is an Agri-tech company is to focus on building a agricultural ecosystem and seeks to provide farmers with easy access to technology to increase the productivity and welfare of the agricultural ecosystem. | $3.8M | Seed | Dec 13, 2022 |  |
| Tjufoo | Tjufoo to create a community of like-minded entrepreneurs to grow together and to see local brands flourishing in ways they would never expect by making available talents and resources to local brands. |  | Seed | Jul 13, 2022 |  |
| TradeGecko | TradeGecko is an inventory and order management platform designed for brand owners and distributors. By integrating sales channels, logistics providers, and accounting services, TradeGecko enables to effortlessly take control with a single source of truth for all operations. They provide a cloud-based commerce platform for growing companies.AtTradeGecko, they aim to free business owners from operational complexity of running their business to spend more time building a brand their customers will love.The company was founded in 2012 by Cameron Priest, Bradley Priest, and Carl Thompson. | $10M | Series B |  |  |

7 of 7 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [AgFunder](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/agfunder) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Antler](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/antler-be9c) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Asian Development Bank](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/asian-development-bank) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Aura Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/aura-venture-fund) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [BIG Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/big-ventures) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [EMO Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/emo-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About TNB Aura

VC Fund · Singapore, Singapore

Founded by entrepreneurs and fund managers who have established, grown and exited several businesses, TNB Aura looks to become the marquee venture capital fund in Southeast Asia.We believe in people and companies with strong fundamentals, and invest $1 – $5 million per investee company at either Series A or B.In combination with our innovationand corporate advisory arms, we provide more than just equity – we provide the tools for companies to scale and succeed in the region.

5 contacts available at TNB Aura.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charles Wong | Co-Founder & Managing Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/charles-wong-2 |
| Michael Yap | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/michael-yap-2 |
| Vicknesh R Pillay | Co-Founder & Managing Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/vicknesh-r-pillay |
| Calvin Ng | Managing Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/calvin-ng-2 |
| Joe Zhang | Principal | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/joe-zhang-1daf |

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## FAQ

### What does Vicknesh R Pillay invest in?

Vicknesh R Pillay invests primarily in Retail, Payments and Supply Chain Management startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 7 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Singapore. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Vicknesh R Pillay last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Vicknesh R Pillay closed in Aug 2025. Shizune tracks 7 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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