Gobi Partners
Directory: VC Companies in Malaysia
Overview
| Field | Details |
| Founded | 2002 |
| HQ | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia & Hong Kong |
| AUM | ~$1.6 Billion |
| Funds | 17 funds across Asia |
| Portfolio | 380+ startups |
| Unicorns Backed | 9 |
| Offices | 15 locations globally |
Gobi Partners is one of Asia's most established and interconnected venture capital firms. Founded in 2002, it operates across North Asia, South Asia, and ASEAN with a strong presence in emerging and underserved markets. Gobi is notable for its focus on backing founders in markets that larger funds often overlook — including frontier markets within SEA.
Investment Focus
Stages
- Early stage (Seed, Series A) — primary focus
- Growth stage (Series B+) — selective
Sectors
- Enterprise SaaS & B2B tech
- Consumer internet & marketplaces
- Fintech & Islamic fintech
- Logistics & supply chain
- Digital health
- Emerging market tech (halal economy, frontier markets)
Geographies
- Malaysia (primary ASEAN base)
- Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines
- Pakistan, Bangladesh (South Asia)
- China (legacy portfolio)
Ticket Sizes
- Seed: $500K–$2M
- Series A: $2M–$8M
- Follow-on: Up to $15M+
Portfolio Highlights
| Company | Sector | Country |
| Carsome | Auto Marketplace | Malaysia |
| Funding Societies | SME Fintech | Malaysia/SEA |
| Aerodyne | Drone Tech | Malaysia |
| PichaEats | Social Enterprise | Malaysia |
| Fave | Deals/Payments | Malaysia |
| Jirnexu | Fintech Comparison | Malaysia |
| Katsana | Fleet Telematics | Malaysia |
| Qlue | Smart City | Indonesia |
| Investree | P2P Lending | Indonesia |
Team & Leadership
| Name | Role |
| Thomas G. Tsao | Co-founder & General Partner |
| Kay-Mok Ku | General Partner |
| Jamaluddin Bujang | Managing Partner, Malaysia/SEA |
| Hera Agastia | Partner |
How to Pitch
- Submit via website contact form at gobi.vc
- Warm intros through portfolio founders strongly preferred
- They look for: strong founding team, defensible business model, regional scalability, emerging market edge
- Particularly interested in: Islamic economy, halal tech, frontier market adaptation
- Deck should clearly show: unit economics, market sizing for SEA, go-to-market
Notes & Recent News
- One of the most active VCs in Malaysia for cross-border deals
- Manages Malaysia-specific funds in addition to pan-Asian vehicles
- Known for supporting founders through rough patches, not just good times
- Regular LP base includes family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and DFIs
Last updated: 2026-05-06