Artem Ventures
Directory: VC Companies in Malaysia
Overview
| Field |
Details |
| Founded |
~2015 |
| HQ |
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Type |
Early-stage Venture Capital |
| Focus |
Capacity-building + investment |
| Geography |
Malaysia, SEA |
Artem Ventures is a Malaysia-based venture capital firm with a distinctive approach: it goes beyond pure capital to focus on building the capacity and capabilities of founders. Artem believes that sustainable, adaptable businesses are built by founders with the right mindset, skills, and networks â and the firm invests hands-on time and expertise alongside money. The name "Artem" is derived from Latin for "craft" or "art," reflecting this artisanal approach to building companies.
Investment Focus
Stages
Sectors
- Technology (broad)
- B2B / enterprise
- Digital services
- Social enterprise and impact
Geographies
- Malaysia (primary)
- Broader SEA (follow-ons)
Ticket Sizes
- $100Kâ$750K typical range
Distinctive Approach
- Capacity building first: Invests significant time in founder development pre- and post-investment
- Mentorship-heavy: Partners take active board/advisory roles
- Network-driven: Leverages Malaysian corporate and government networks for portfolio companies
- Long-term: Comfortable with longer time horizons than typical VCs
Portfolio Highlights
| Company |
Sector |
Notes |
| Various |
Tech / B2B |
Portfolio largely undisclosed |
| Impact startups |
Social Tech |
Community-focused businesses |
Team & Leadership
How to Pitch
- Email hello@artemventures.co with a personal narrative + business deck
- They value: founder story, learning agility, strong "why" behind the business
- Capacity to grow as a leader matters as much as the business idea
- Expect multiple conversations before investment decision â relationship-driven process
Notes & Recent News
- Less volume-focused than accelerators; takes fewer bets per year
- Good fit for founders who want a partner, not just a cheque
- Active in startup community events in KL
Last updated: 2026-05-06