Tin Men Capital

Singapore-based venture capital firm licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Invest in enterprise technology startups that serve large untapped sectors including next-gen retail & commerce; supply chain, transport & maritime; energy, commodities & industrials; media & leisure; and IT infrastructure & productivity.

Need funding for your company? Please contact us here: https://bit.ly/tinmenpitch Would love to hear from you.

Tin Men portfolio companies:
1. Sixsense: https://sixsense.ai/ 
SixSense is a computer vision AI company that serves manufacturers by surfacing product quality issues by examining images from the production line automatically, in real-time and at scale.

2. GlobalTix: https://www.globaltix.com
Software and marketplace that allows tourism attraction operators and travel product distributors to optimise ticket throughput, improve on-site visitor management and efficiently manage business rules and processes

3. Hubble: https://www.hubble.sg
Resource management platform for parties in the construction value chain to track and optimise manpower, safety, quality, money flow and other processes

4. Overdrive: https://www.overdriveiot.com
Autonomous tracking and optimisation of machinery, assets and people while meeting the challenging operating constraints posed by industrial applications

5. Zipline: https://zipline.app/
Australia's #1 workplace management platform for the aged care & health sectors that manages the complex interactions between residents, visitors and employees, all while staying compliant with government regulations

6. Glife https://glifefoods.com
Glife is a technology-enabled food distribution and restaurant operations software company

7. iVS: https://ivs.tv/
iVS turns a cost-centre for video publishers into a profit centre, while helping advertisers reach a network that already spans over 1.2 billion page views per month

Co-Founder

Govt working group on intangible assets & intellectual property

Serving as a bridge between the public and private sectors. Working in collaboration with and facilitated by the dedicated efforts of IPOS, ACRA, SGX and MAS.

Nominee Member

The WDKY podcast

What Doesn't Kill You (And What Just Might!) on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gHzYaU3

On WDKY, we're serious about startup success but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We bring you the people that have made it all happen and ask them to tell us about the many ways they could have failed – and often DID fail. 

We also make beer recommendations ;-)

Listen here:
iOS: https://lnkd.in/g6me6ys
Google: https://lnkd.in/gxAuGWQ
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gHzYaU3

Creator and Host

INSEAD

Providing on-campus one-on-one 'entrepreneur clinics' to MBA students, guest lecturing and judging business plan pitches. Professors Phil Anderson, Bala Vissa and Xu Hongwei

Entrepreneur in Residence

NUS Business School

Bachelors and Masters level courses taught by Professors Sampsa Samila and Erin Scott.

Guest lecturer and entrepreneur-in-residence

Various start-ups

I occasionally act as an independent board director or advisor to start-ups.

Entrepreneur Advisor

JAFCO Investment (Asia Pacific)

Early-stage technology venture capital across India and SE Asia focusing on deal sizes of ~US$1-5M. Achieved the most profitable exits in the region's history.

Head, South and SE Asian investments

Temasek Holdings

Coverage of the global natural resources sector including mining, agriculture, alternative energy, commodities trading, etc. Also worked on transactions in other sectors including beverages, infrastructure, technology and manufacturing.

Senior Associate

RedPill Solutions

Clients included HP, Nokia, Starhub, Singtel, O2 Mobile, etc

Consultant

Primarily under the charge of Professor Patrick Turner

Research Assistant -- Finance, Entrepreneurship/Venture Capital and Economics

Founded an enterprise tech co, found your first few customers and looking to accelerate?
We might be the right fit: 👇


Running a startup is no cakewalk.

→ Obscenely high failure rates
→ Great products don’t automatically = success
→ Super steep learning curve
→ Heavy commitment of time, headspace, and resources

Yet, here we are. You’re running your own startup now.
Quietly excited, but also anxious and unsure.
Concerns like limited runway, hiring, expansion, legalese flood your waking thoughts.

That's why I co-founded Tin Men Capital.

To support and accelerate the ambitions of brilliant B2B SaaS founders in South-East Asia at Series A and beyond. Those that have made great sacrifices to bring their best to the world – especially those focused on legacy industries that are now digitising.

Our approach to venture investing differs slightly from most firms:

→ We believe B2B Startups are a team sport. Founders, advisors and investors must all bring something to the table
→ We only invest in a handful of companies each year. We care deeply about each company we back
→ >80% of time spent advising and opening doors for founders
→ We are complementary to other VCs who have a different approach and collaborate to share insights
→ Full-stack team of venture builders with board and corporate experience - that includes some of our LPs!

If that sounds like the type of investor and partner you’d like on your cap table, I’d love to hear from you.

➡️ My background:
I've sat on the boards of more than 25 venture-backed enterprise tech firms since 2008 in various countries (Singapore, India, Australia, and the US), and stages (from pre-revenue startups to 2000+ employee firms)

I've seen the worst side of the economy during the depths of the financial crisis at 28 which was when my career in venture began. My worldview and opinions are also fuelled by previous roles in consulting, research and large-cap investments.

I have lived in and experienced different cultures across Singapore, India, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the US over the years.

Fun fact: I'm also a competitive cyclist 🚴‍♀️ (Singapore gold medal winner at the 2018 Asian Cycling Championships)

➡️ Best way to get in touch:
Email me.

➡️ Need funding for your company?
Apply here: https://www.tinmen.asia/contact/founders

Murli Ravi

Designlabb

Full-cycle brand design shop. We bring life to software and consulting brands globally with visually-stunning identities and memorable digital experiences.

We have worked with personal brands, agencies, consultants, and startups (from Southeast Asia & Silicon Valley). Our mission is to build a world where creativity and innovation intersect, driven by a shared vision of what's possible.

Notable clients: Lendingpot (a subsidiary of IFS Capital Limited), Row One Asia, DayTech & DayTech Gifts, Ergonomia (Réunion & France), SunLink (#1 Solar Platform for Customers in America), and more.

3M+ views, 7k+ followers on TikTok.

Founder & Creative Lead

www.alvisoh.com

A weekly newsletter on systems, principles, and tools for designers, builders, and creators.

Covering the topics on how to become valuable in the attention economy, how to think, and the power of deep focus. I also republish my newsletter (https://designlabb.medium.com/subscribe) on design here. 

Join 200+ readers at https://www.alvisoh.com/subscribe

Reach out at alvis@designlabb.cc

Writer

ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship)

Member

Tin Men Capital is a Singapore-based venture capital firm that's exclusively focused on B2B tech startups operating from South East Asia. It is led by Murli Ravi and Jeremy Tan. 

It has backed companies such as SixSense, Hubble, Globaltix, Zipline, Glife, Manuva and Overdrive. ​Having launched fund II in late 2022, Tin Men Capital are actively investing 2-4 mil USD checks in B2B tech startups in Southeast Asia at the Series A stage.

Partnerships & Investments

Brewo Coffee

In a world where most people settle for the mundane and ordinary, Brewo dares to be different. Founded in 2023 by a passionate team of coffee aficionados, Brewo is on a mission to share the magic of traditional coffee from all corners of the globe with every Singaporean – starting with Vietnamese coffee.

Coffee is more than just a morning beverage, it's a journey that takes you on a sensory adventure. At Brewo, we understand this better than anyone else. That's why we scoured the world to find the finest coffee beans, each with their unique story and flavour profile, to bring them straight to your doorstep – yes, you read it correctly!

Our journey began in Hanoi, Vietnam, where we discovered the bold and robust flavour of Vietnamese coffee – and we figured, “why can’t we find this in Singapore?” That experience inspired us to create a brand that's all about exploring and savouring the different nuances of coffee from all over the world.

We believe that everyone deserves to experience the richness and diversity of coffee, and we're here to make it happen. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or just starting your journey, Brewo is your passport to a world of coffee adventures. Join us on this journey and let us awaken your taste buds to the wonders of traditional coffee.

Because at Brewo, we bring back the taste of nostalgia, to you.

In the first week of launching, we generated over $1,400 in sales from Word-of Mouth, partnerships, and online and offline marketing efforts.

Co-Founder - Head of Branding & Marketing

A Singapore-based creative agency with an international footprint, serving brands since 2021. I specialise in street, portraits, and event photography. Aside from photography, I help brands with their creative strategies (i.e. effective storytelling, content strategy, etc.). I've worked with brands such as Affinidi, TagEspresso, China Skinny, and more.

For business inquiries, email me at contactalvisoh@gmail.com

Past clients: Temasek-backed companies, TagEspresso, M.A.D School (Love, Bonito), Inc. Equality Ventures, and many more.

Creative Agency

China Skinny

China Skinny is one of the best known marketing and research agencies in China. It has established itself as a leader in understanding the latest trends, insights and best practices for the ever-changing Chinese marketplace, something it incorporates into everything it does. 

China Skinny publishes the most read English newsletter about marketing to Chinese consumers, and is regularly contacted by media such as Bloomberg, Reuters and Forbes for its view on the China market.

In my time at China Skinny, I've:
- Successfully written project proposal that secured an AUD$100,000 auction project, demonstrating persuasive writing and strategic planning abilities
- Assisted in leading brand strategy projects for clients such as Ladurée, a French manufacturer and retailer of high-end pastries.
- Assisted in the preparation of pitch decks to global management and marketing teams regarding a brand’s China presence, how the industry is changing, and qualitative and quantitative market research results
- Illustrated data with graphs and translate complex results into written texts and visuals that are clear and understandable 
- Developed and implemented automated workflows with tools like Zapier and ChatGPT, identifying and addressing inefficiencies in research and social media management
- Created personal AI research assistant using GPT-4 to streamline research and strategic execution
- Manage China Skinny’s LinkedIn, Facebook, and X, and ensure all posts are aligned with the brand’s mission and vision 
- Developed and executed comprehensive social media strategy spanned five months to promote our services and proprietary social media trackers

Market Analyst 

Carousell Group

- 5-figures total sales
- Back-to-school items (i.e. bags, wallets, phone cases, etc.), camera goods (i.e. lens filter, disposable cameras, etc.), and Apple products (i.e. Apple Airpods, Apple Airtags, etc.)

Reseller

INGRID DESIGN PTE LTD

Creative Designer

Protégé Ventures

- Developed company due diligence expertise in venture capital through a one-month training, including market research and venture capital fundamentals
- Developed investment thesis in a start-up pitch through the in-depth analysis of business models, market research and market sizing

Analyst-in-Training

I'm Alvis Oh, founder and creative lead at Designlabb (www.designlabb.cc) – a web design agency for startups (early to growth stage SaaS) and consultants. I previously co-founded Brewo – a Vietnamese coffee startup with my friends that serves IHLs like SIM, NTU, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, etc. Prev. @ Tin Men Capital (VC investing in B2B SaaS & Marketplaces) & China Skinny (China's most-read newsletter).

Besides work, I love reading (philosophy and anything that relates to personal growth), playing all kinds of sports (basketball especially!), and learning about startups.

I'm very active on X and Threads, so if you want some advice on design or ideas on philosophy, find me there!

Last thing, I'm always open to connecting with like-minded people. Whether you're interested in design, tech, startups, or philosophy, feel free to reach out. I'm happy to offer design advice or engage in thought-provoking discussions. Let's connect and exchange ideas!

P.S. If you've participated or are participating in the PolyFintech100 API Hackathon, you may know me as the two consecutive Grand Champions for the years 2022 and 2023.

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