Wavemaker
Overview
Wavemaker Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm with dual headquarters in Los Angeles and Singapore. It is a leading VC in Southeast Asia, focusing on investing in enterprise, deep tech, and sustainability startups. Since 2012, the firm has invested in over 200 companies in the region. Notable portfolio companies include eFishery, Growsari, Lhoopa, and Silent Eight. The firm operates several investment arms, including Wavemaker Ventures for early-stage deals, Wavemaker Impact for climate tech venture building, and Wavemaker Growth for Series B and later-stage investments.
Portfolio Companies
7
Website
wavemaker.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| eFishery | Jan 2022 | Series C | - |
| GudangAda | Jul 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Silent Eight | Mar 2022 | Series B | - |
| Groundup.ai | Apr 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Outer | Jun 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Eric Manlunas
Founder and Managing Partner
Buck Jordan
Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Wavemaker based?
Wavemaker is headquartered in Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore.
When was Wavemaker founded?
Founding year information for Wavemaker is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Wavemaker have?
Wavemaker has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Wavemaker's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include eFishery, GudangAda, Silent Eight, Groundup.ai, Outer.
What was Wavemaker's most recent investment shown here?
Wavemaker's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Groundup.ai in 2025.
What sectors does Wavemaker focus on?
Wavemaker focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Wavemaker focus on?
Wavemaker typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Wavemaker's AUM?
Wavemaker's assets under management are estimated between $600.0M and $600.0M.