Antares Ventures is honored to announce our appointment as one of SEEDS Capital’s newest co-investment partners, reinforcing our commitment to accelerating the growth of deep tech startups in Singapore and beyond.
SEEDS Capital (SEEDS), the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), has appointed 20 new local and global partners, including Antares Ventures, to catalyze investments in pioneering deep tech ventures under the Startup SG Equity scheme. SEEDS will set aside S$150 million (US$110 million) over the next three years, aiming to mobilize an additional S$300 million (US$220 million) through its private sector partners to support high-impact startups across key sectors such as Advanced Manufacturing, Pharmbio/Medtech, Agrifood Tech, Sustainability, Spacetech, and Quantumtech.
Strengthening Singapore’s Deep Tech Ecosystem
With the addition of Antares Ventures and other esteemed investment partners, SEEDS now has a total of 52 co-investors with extensive domain expertise, international networks, and early-growth investment capabilities. This robust network will provide deep tech startups with not only critical funding but also strategic support to scale their operations and expand globally.
Antares Ventures brings a unique value proposition to the partnership, leveraging our deep expertise in sourcing and scaling frontier technology ventures that address Asia’s most pressing challenges. Our investment strategy is built on three pillars:
1. Backing Transformative Deep Tech. We focus on breakthrough technologies across sustainability, AI, robotics, quantum computing, and advanced materials.
2. Facilitating Market Expansion. Our strong industry networks in Asia and beyond enable startups to scale across high-growth markets.
3. Driving Impact and Synergies. Through collaboration with corporate LPs and ecosystem partners, we help startups commercialize innovations and achieve strategic milestones.
Enabling Startups to Scale Globally
As part of this initiative, Antares Ventures will support deep tech startups in accessing new markets and diversifying their supply chains. We will leverage our established relationships with corporate partners, R&D institutions, and government bodies to provide founders with the resources and insights needed to scale internationally.
Our track record of successfully investing in and accelerating deep tech companies positions us as a strategic partner in this endeavor. To date, the Startup SG Equity scheme has facilitated investments totaling close to S$3 billion (US$2.2 billion) in over 330 startups. With the recent increase in SEEDS Capital’s co-investment cap from S$8 million to S$12 million per deep tech startup, the initiative is set to provide even greater support for groundbreaking innovations.
Looking Ahead
At Antares Ventures, we are deeply committed to shaping the future of deep tech in Asia. Our partnership with SEEDS Capital is a testament to our shared vision of fostering a dynamic ecosystem where pioneering startups can thrive. We look forward to collaborating with SEEDS and our fellow co-investment partners to drive impactful innovation and create lasting value for the region.
For deep tech founders seeking strategic investment and scaling support, we welcome you to connect with us as we embark on this exciting journey to build the next generation of global technology leaders.
Read more about the partnership in the press release here and see the full list of partners here.
Antares Ventures was thrilled to co-host this high-impact event with Temasek Trust, bringing together 20 leading family offices in Singapore to strategize on climate solutions.
With Southeast Asia’s largest businesses being family-owned, their leadership is critical to solving the region’s sustainability challenges. A special thanks to Chavalit Frederick Tsao, Kelvin Chiu, and Geoffrey Chen for sharing their diverse approaches to climate investing—it’s an inspiration to many! And a huge thanks to all the engaged family offices in the room, many already active in this space.
At Antares Ventures, we are committed to
– Uncovering world-class technological breakthroughs that address climate and sustainability challenges in the region.
– Partnering with leading groups and government-linked entities (many of whom are our backers) to help implement and commercialize these solutions.
Through this, we unlock value, future-proof businesses, and help build a more competitive, resilient Southeast Asia.
A big thanks to the Climate Solutions Committee, Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association, and Temasek Trust. Stay tuned—there’s more to come!
Antares Ventures is a pioneering Deep Tech VC firm investing in early-stage, science-backed startups globally. We’re on a mission to drive breakthrough innovation in the Energy Transition, Sustainable Food & Agriculture, Sustainable Cities, Mobility, and Healthcare across Asia’s growth markets. 🌱
We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic Corporate Communication Associate to help us elevate our brand and amplify our impact! If you’re passionate about building brand reputation, engaging with institutional investors, and shaping powerful communication strategies that tell our story, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do:
- Lead our brand development & manage our reputation in the community
- Drive investor communications, newsletters & marketing materials
- Build strong media relations and secure high-visibility opportunities
- Support our portfolio companies in crafting compelling PR strategies
- Design impactful digital and event marketing campaigns
What We’re Looking For:
- 3-5 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or marketing
- Strong writing and content creation skills, with a keen eye for detail
- Expertise in investor relations and media outreach
- Proficiency in branding and visual design
- A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Apply now and be part of a team reshaping the future through Deep Tech innovation. Together, we’ll build a more sustainable and equitable world!
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We are excited to announce that Antares Ventures co-led a CA$2.8 million investment round in Open Ocean Robotics (OOR), a Canadian maritime robotics and AI company transforming ocean monitoring.
Traditionally, monitoring coastlines and open waters requires fixed assets on shore, satellites, crewed ships, or aircraft, which are expensive, labor-intensive, and polluting. OOR provides safe, affordable, sustainable, and scalable ocean monitoring solutions that are solar-powered. OOR’s uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) can operate at sea for several months, collecting data with a suite of sensors without producing GHG emissions, noise pollution, or risking oil spills.
We look forward to working with Julie Angus and our co-investors Spring Impact Capital, Katapult Ocean, Alacrity Canada and DTN Ventures LLC
Antares Ventures‘ investment thesis centered around the huge opportunity for OOR to support maritime monitoring in Southeast Asia, a region with close to 30,000 islands, a massive 173,000 km coastline, and 9 million square km sea surface, representing 30% of global maritime trade. At the same time, Southeast Asia has a fragile marine ecosystem. For example, the region is a core part of the Coral Triangle, which represents 75% of all coral species and 40% of all reef fish species worldwide.
Antares Ventures will support Open Ocean Robotics to expand across Southeast Asia, using Singapore is a basis. OOR’s participation in the PIER71™ accelerator organized by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been a great start for enhancing its connectivity with the region.
Read more about the investment round in here