Top 25 Publishing Angel Investors in Asia (August 2026)

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• HOOKED — HOOKED (formerly Telepathic) is redefining entertainment for the Snapchat generation. We’ve pioneered a new media format called chat fiction, which has become a phenomenon among teens and millennials in the past year. Hooked has reached 50MM readers and has hit the #1 spot in the App Store in 25 countries, including the U.S., U.K., France, Germany,Italy, Japan, and S. Korea. We’re building the media company of the future - the next Netflix, the next Disney. Hooked has raised venture funding from top investors in Silicon Valley and Hollywood, including Ashton Kutcher, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, William Morris Endeavor, SV Angel, Founders Fund, Cowboy Ventures, Greylock and many more.
• Instawork — Instawork connects local businesses with proven hourly workers for temp, temp-to-hire shift work.
• Graphic India — Graphic India Pte. Ltd. is a character entertainment company focused on creating leading characters, comics and stories through mobile and digital platforms. Founded by media entrepreneurs Sharad Devarajan, Gotham Chopra and Suresh Seetharaman, Graphic India is owned by U.S. comic book Company, Liquid Comics and CA Media LP, the Asian investmentarm of The Chernin Group, LLC (TCG). The company’s partners and investors bring together decades of experience in building businesses in character entertainment, media and India. Graphic believes that India is home to some of the most creative talent in the world, with more than 500 million people under the age of 25 and more than 850 million mobile phone users in the country. The Company’s mission is to create enduring stories and heroes that foster the imaginations and fuel the inspirations of a new globalized generation of youth in both India and around the world. Graphic’s stories include, Ramayan 3392A.D., The Leaves and The Sadhu, in development as Hollywood films; 18 Days, a reimagining of the great eastern epic, the Mahabharata, by acclaimed graphic novel creator, Grant Morrison which was launched as an animated digital series in partnership with YouTube India; Devi, a female superhero from acclaimed filmmaker, Shekhar Kapur; Chakra The Invincible, the first superhero for India from legendary creator Stan Lee; and numerous other heroes and stories.

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• PoliPoli — PoliPoli is a next-generation politics co-creation platform where you can participate like a game. Politicians from all over Japan post their policies in an easy-to-understand manner, and those who sympathize can enjoy working on the "missions" necessary to realize the policies.

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• Instrumentl — Discover, research and track grants, all in one place. Instrumentl is designed to save nonprofits time while helping them grow revenue.
• Up All Night — Up All Night wants to radically change how people experience concerts, festivals and events. This is a $100B opportunity filled by archaic companies like Ticketmaster that people hate. The secret sauce is a customer centric approach where users can communicate with personal concierges 7 days a week via Messenger, SMS, and the web.In addition theteam has built some amazing technology including an affinity model that learns about users through their behaviors and can predict events they will want to attend. Chat Bots can deliver those recommendations at scale and are reducing the work loads of concierges. UAN makes money with a combination of a marketplace for event creators and a subscription service that allows members to choose from high profile and exclusive experiences.The team behind Up All Night includes successful entrepreneurs Prem Kumta, Chris Smith, and Ketan Anjaria that possess the winning combination of product, tech and industry knowledge to change the game.
• Conduit Health — Conduit Health simplifies access to Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for home-based patients through telehealth consultations and a seamless ordering process. Serving New York State with a focus on Medicaid we ensure patients receive the necessary supplies such as diapers and wheelchairs covered by insurance.

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• Closure — Closure provides a day when everyone automatically completes their inheritance in the private sector, just like in the public sector. In order to achieve this, we strive to develop a platform that removes this pain from relatives.
• Polarsteps — Easily create travel itineraries and watch your route unfold on a beautiful world map. Join 20M+ travelers and download the Polarsteps app.
• The Next Closet — The Next Closet is an online peer-to-peer marketplace in the Netherlands for secondhand designer clothes and accessories.The Next Closet (TNC) is the sustainable marketplace for second-hand designer clothes. As an enterprising green-tech startup in the middle of Amsterdam, the company wants to make a lasting impact. Via The Next Closet anyone caneasily sell their forgotten masterpieces and shop in someone else's unique "closets".

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• PoliPoli — PoliPoli is a next-generation politics co-creation platform where you can participate like a game. Politicians from all over Japan post their policies in an easy-to-understand manner, and those who sympathize can enjoy working on the "missions" necessary to realize the policies.
• Astroscale — Astroscale is one of the few companies in the world proposing to aid in the removal of orbital debris through the provision of End of Life (EOL) and Active Debris Removal (ADR) services. In addition to providing a technical solution, Astroscale is helping to define the business case for this service and are working with national space agencies,international institutions, non-profit organizations, insurance companies and satellite operators to develop norms, regulations and incentives that contribute to the responsible use of space.
• TECHFUND — TechFund is a venture capital firm specializing in incubation and seed stage investments. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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• Cytonic — Cytonic is a multi-virtual-machine blockchain. Cytonic is compatible with blockchains such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
• Nillion — The Secure Processing Layer of Web3
• Superform Labs — THE UNIVERSAL INTERFACE FOR YIELD IS FORMING

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• Nagaku — Nagaku is a web magazine that publishes about culture along with web development, PR, marketing, and consulting services.

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• Jumio — Accelerate customer onboarding, combat fraud, and ensure compliance with Jumio's industry-leading identity verification platform.
• Sugar.fit — Book your FREE webinar today and solve the root cause of metabolic health.
• Hopscotch — Hopscotch is an online store offering insider access to baby and kids brands from around the world, at unbeatable prices. F

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• Neith — Neith is a apparel manufacturer, seller and a whoelseller of water absorbing bralette, lingerie and shorts for women.
• WARC — WARC provides hands-on support for business management departments as well as mergers and acquisition advisory services.
• Vitalogue Health — Vitalogue Health is a hormone testing service intended to provide access to hormones and medical care. They allow users to self-check the physical condition for pregnancy and how hormones affect it, whether the symptoms are related to menopause, and provide personalized test results, commented on by physicians.

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• NF3 — NF3 is a community focused NFT swaps and finance market.
• Vinter — Making smarter indexes for crypto ETF issuers.
• consola.finance — 100% accurate crypto accounting: Import, Categorize, and Sync your crypto and fiat transactions with QuickBooks, Xero, Netsuite, Banana, and more!

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• Flashwire — Flashwire offers digital banking, crypto-backed lending, crypto debit cards, and a DEX. The company is a fintech service provider that aims to transform how customers interact with conventional financial services. Flashwire is a group of skilled compliance professionals, bankers, software engineers, financial advisors, lawyers, and traders ofdigital assets.
• Usual — Usual Labs operates as a decentralized finance(DeFi) protocol.
• Moonshot Commons — Based in Singapore, Moonshot Commons is a global builder community for Gen-Z engineers. Out of our 6,000+ members, 30 became venture backed, with many more launching soon!

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• iiba — Iiba is a geospatial platform that specializes in providing location information related to child-rearing.
• Nagaku — Nagaku is a web magazine that publishes about culture along with web development, PR, marketing, and consulting services.
• PartnerSuccess — PartnerSuccess develops and provides SaaS tools that automate the collaboration between manufacturers and distributors.

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• Hepmil Group — HEPMIL MEDIA GROUP is a network of technology-driven media companies that serves to better the lives of millions in Southeast Asia through content-based marketing that engages and entertains.
• SGEntrepreneurs — SGE.io is a leading news portal on the business of technology in Asia. You can also find interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, and a curated calendar of events. If you're an entrepreneur, tell us your story, so that we may tell others. If you're a budding entrepreneur, read, learn, and be inspired.
• Epitome — Epitome is a research-driven company with a team of seasoned experts in organizational psychology, HR, statistics, technology, and design. They offer a full end-to-end talent ecosystem with a modular system of solutions that are ready to deploy standalone or in combination with each other, backed by decades of research and a strong, experienced,multi-disciplinary team.

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• Zaraye — Zaraye is a secure, user-friendly B2B platform that facilitates the free exchange of raw materials through a reverse-bidding model. It help the customers get the best prices at the fastest rate while preserving their autonomy to choose suppliers effortlessly. Conversely, It suppliers are guaranteed detailed insights about buyer behaviour, whichaids them in providing tailor-made orders to increase conversions and client satisfaction.

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• NORI — Redefining luggage & travel bags inside out, for the smart packer in you.
• Yoho — Yoho is a footwear brand that focuses on creating ergonomic and breathable shoes for daily wear. The products are engineered to provide cushioning and arch support, ensuring comfort for extended periods. The brand emphasizes innovative design to enhance the overall walking experience.
• Temple — A wearable that measures Brain Flow and everything else.

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• 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.
• MoonAI Inc — MoonAI enables businesses to deploy no-code AI agents—referred to as “AI salespersons”—within one day, with no installation cost. These agents automate lead qualification, escalate warm leads to managers, schedule meetings, and integrate with CRMs, messaging platforms.The solution operates 24/7, supports multiple languages (includingRussian, English, and informal Kazakh), and processes customer interactions in just seconds. It has helped companies double the volume of processed inquiries, reduce response times from minutes to seconds, and even autonomously close a portion of leads—all while reducing sales team workload and improving customer satisfaction.

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• Juno Clinic — Juno Clinic is an online platform that helps people get online counseling for emotional and psychological problems from our therapists.Inhibition to approach and lack of access to experienced mental health care providers in India is a massive growing problem with most cities in India lacking mental health therapists. The total number of mentalhealth care providers in India is less than the number of cardiologists in Delhi and Mumbai. More than 80% patients with mental health issues don’t ever see a trained therapist; Juno Clinic is there to address this problem.
• Graphic India — Graphic India Pte. Ltd. is a character entertainment company focused on creating leading characters, comics and stories through mobile and digital platforms. Founded by media entrepreneurs Sharad Devarajan, Gotham Chopra and Suresh Seetharaman, Graphic India is owned by U.S. comic book Company, Liquid Comics and CA Media LP, the Asian investmentarm of The Chernin Group, LLC (TCG). The company’s partners and investors bring together decades of experience in building businesses in character entertainment, media and India. Graphic believes that India is home to some of the most creative talent in the world, with more than 500 million people under the age of 25 and more than 850 million mobile phone users in the country. The Company’s mission is to create enduring stories and heroes that foster the imaginations and fuel the inspirations of a new globalized generation of youth in both India and around the world. Graphic’s stories include, Ramayan 3392A.D., The Leaves and The Sadhu, in development as Hollywood films; 18 Days, a reimagining of the great eastern epic, the Mahabharata, by acclaimed graphic novel creator, Grant Morrison which was launched as an animated digital series in partnership with YouTube India; Devi, a female superhero from acclaimed filmmaker, Shekhar Kapur; Chakra The Invincible, the first superhero for India from legendary creator Stan Lee; and numerous other heroes and stories.
• Kinsane Entertainment — Kinsane Entertainment, Inc., a US corporation, and its India subsidiary, Kinsane Digital LLP, has a simple mission: to create great content for kids, and, in so doing, create brands that are globally recognized. On this page is some of the press/media coverage Kinsane has received.

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• Utexo — Instant, private USDT payments on Bitcoin. Move stablecoins the way you move money.
• OP_NET — OPNET is a Bitcoin Layer 1 metaprotocol that enables smart contracts to function directly on the Bitcoin blockchain, without the use of sidechains or Layer 2 solutions.
• VeryAI — VeryAI develops a privacy-preserving identity verification platform using palm-scan biometrics on the Solana blockchain.

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• BIBNM Ltd — BIBNM Ltd is a dynamic Bangladeshi Multitasking company. The full form of BIBNM is Bangladesh Internet Based Media Network. This innovative company operates across a diverse range of industries, including media and entertainment, project management, music, news, web development and book publishing. It was established on 19 January 2021, by itsvisionary founder, Tamal Hadiul. The company's commitment to quality and creativity has propelled it to the forefront of the business arena, garnering recognition and trust from both clients and industry peers. One of the notable institutions affiliated with BIBNM is Karnadhar. Since its inception, BIBNM Ltd has consistently demonstrated a forward-thinking mindset, adapting to evolving market trends while maintaining a strong foundation of integrity and professionalism. With its visionary leadership, diverse service offerings, and strategic partnerships, BIBNM Ltd continues to make a significant impact in the realms of business, media and beyond.
• Karnodhar — Welcome to Karnodhar, your premier source for all the latest news and updates from Bangladesh!

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• Moonshot Commons — Based in Singapore, Moonshot Commons is a global builder community for Gen-Z engineers. Out of our 6,000+ members, 30 became venture backed, with many more launching soon!

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• The Parentinc — Suntec Singapore Convention Center 71, Ayer Rajah Crescent, #01-04/05 Singapore 139951

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• NF3 — NF3 is a community focused NFT swaps and finance market.
• Atani — Visit ESPN for live scores, highlights and sports news. Stream exclusive games on ESPN and play fantasy sports.
• yoloyolo — In order to match the top NFT IPS with leading brands and uncover growth opportunities and revenue models for both these brands and the NFT IP holders, Yoloyolo is developing new infrastructure.

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• Cekura AI — Cekura AI is an AI based Software Development firm offering Developer Tool to observe and test AI voice agents.
• Mentra — Exploring ideas with @Mentraglass. Follow for future updates.
• Cosmoserve Space — Cosmoserve Space is developing autonomous robotic spacecraft to mitigate the rapidly growing problem of orbital debris.

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• Yun Yue Wenxue — Yun Yue Wenxue is a novel creation platform.

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• Neith — Neith is a apparel manufacturer, seller and a whoelseller of water absorbing bralette, lingerie and shorts for women.
• WARC — WARC provides hands-on support for business management departments as well as mergers and acquisition advisory services.
• Vitalogue Health — Vitalogue Health is a hormone testing service intended to provide access to hormones and medical care. They allow users to self-check the physical condition for pregnancy and how hormones affect it, whether the symptoms are related to menopause, and provide personalized test results, commented on by physicians.