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Moonshot Ventures operates as an impact investor, providing capital, venture building, and in-kind assistance to purpose-driven founders and startups. The firm supports innovative solutions addressing social and environmental challenges across Southeast Asia, combining strategic investment with active support for emerging enterprises.
Founded in 2020 by Tom Schmittzehe, the firm emerged from the insight that entrepreneurial innovation is crucial for tackling pressing regional issues. Schmittzehe brings 25 years of experience as a founder and impact investor, having co-founded two successful impact investing firms in Asia-Pacific. Susli Lie serves as Chair, contributing her experience as a founder and Y Combinator alumna.
The company's clientele includes early-stage, impact-focused startups, with emphasis on empowering women founders and initiatives benefiting women in underserved markets. Moonshot Ventures envisions a future where disruptive commercial solutions bridge critical funding gaps for global challenges, catalyzing collaborative action to scale positive impact throughout Southeast Asia.
Moonshot Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $2.0M Seed in BintanGO in April 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | BintanGO | $2.0M Seed | Zheng Rongqing, Khairu Rejal | Aksara, Farquhar Venture Capital, Mulia SKY Capital, Plug And Play, Redbadge Pacific, United Creative |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Spleet | $630K Seed | MetaProp | Accel, Anvaya Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Aaron Block, Larry Braitman, Lawrence Braitman, Jonathan Wasserstrum, Olugbenga Agboola, Fedha Capital, Future Africa, HoaQ Fund, VFD Group |