We are excited to announce the launch of Origgin Capital Fund 2, our second venture capital fund with a target size of S$30 million (US$22.2 million). Through Fund 2, we aim to back up to 50 early-stage startups in advanced engineering, medtech, sustainability, agri-food, and information and communication technologies (ICT).

At Origgin, we believe groundbreaking research should not remain in the lab. That’s why we built our Venture Co-Creation (VCC®) model—to transform promising academic research into scalable, investment-ready companies. By identifying strong IP within universities, forming founding teams, connecting them with corporate partners, and providing clear commercialization pathways, we help shorten the journey from research to real-world impact.

To expand opportunities for our portfolio, we have forged strategic partnerships with Jinan Xianxing (Singapore) and Tsinghua Technology Ventures, part of TusStar’s investment platform. These partnerships give our ventures direct access to China’s market, supply chain, and innovation ecosystem, while our established presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Japan provides a strong regional anchor.

Even as Southeast Asia experiences a broader pullback in startup funding, we remain confident in the potential of impact-driven, early-stage innovation. With Fund 2, we are doubling down on our belief that Asia’s universities and research institutes are fertile ground for the next generation of global deep-tech leaders.