NEXEA
Directory: VC Companies in Malaysia
Overview
| Field |
Details |
| Founded |
2003 |
| HQ |
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Parent / Origin |
Established under Malaysia's Ministry of Finance ecosystem |
| Type |
Early-stage VC + Accelerator |
| Focus |
B2B Tech, SaaS, SEA |
NEXEA is one of Malaysia's most established early-stage venture capital and accelerator organisations. With roots going back to 2003 under the Malaysian Ministry of Finance's startup development ecosystem, NEXEA has evolved into an active investor focused on B2B technology, SaaS, and marketplace models. NEXEA also maintains a curated Angel Investor network connecting startups to HNW individuals.
Investment Focus
Stages
Sectors
- B2B SaaS
- Enterprise software
- Fintech infrastructure
- HR Tech / PropTech / Legal Tech
- Marketplace models
Geographies
- Malaysia (primary)
- Singapore, Indonesia (follow-on)
Ticket Sizes
- Seed: $200K–$1M
- Series A: $1M–$5M
Products & Services
NEXEA Accelerator
- Structured 3–6 month programme
- Mentors from Fortune 500 and regional startups
- Demo day connected to investor network
NEXEA Angels
- Curated network of Malaysian angel investors
- Syndicates for deal-by-deal investment
- Access to 150+ angels
Venture Capital Fund
- Direct equity investment
- Co-investment with international VCs
Portfolio Highlights
| Company |
Sector |
Notes |
| Funding Societies |
SME Fintech |
Unicorn — co-investor |
| PolicyStreet |
Insurtech |
Series B |
| Maxis Business |
Corporate Tech |
Strategic partner |
| Various SaaS |
B2B |
Undisclosed |
Team & Leadership
| Name |
Role |
| Ben Lim |
CEO & Founder |
| Investment Team |
Listed at nexea.co/team |
How to Pitch
- Apply via nexea.co — application form available online
- For angel network access: contact@nexea.co
- Strong preference for B2B startups with paying customers
- Clearly articulate: customer acquisition strategy, recurring revenue model, and expansion path to SEA
Notes & Recent News
- Publishes annual reports on Malaysian startup funding landscape
- Runs regular Startup Founders meetups
- One of the most active angel networks in Malaysia
- Offers advisory services for startups pre-fundraise
Last updated: 2026-05-06