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

The Garage Hackers

Goalplan SaaS

• Successfully transitioned from B2C to B2B marketing, improving understanding of extended sales cycles and enhancing collaboration with cross-functional sales teams.
• Achieved significant results in enhancing brand awareness and lead generation, collaborating with a dynamic team.
• Drove impactful marketing strategies, increased in click-through rates through strategic Google AdWords keyword optimisation, driving lead generation and customer acquisition.

Marketing Strategist

Base Entertainment Asia

• Managed sales pipeline effectively and implemented targeted group sales initiatives, achieving an increase in school and corporate sales.
• Cultivated global relationships with marketing partners and show presenters resulting in an increase in co-marketing opportunities and cross-promotions. 
• Utilised CRM Software, forecasting, analytics, and business intelligence tools to monitor ticket sales trends, providing actionable insights for decision-making.

Marketing Executive

Marketing Support Executive

National University of Singapore

• Social media content creation and copywriting for post
• Initiated and organized NUS Nursing's first ever Instagram Live for Open House 2021. Resulted in a 30% increase in application. 
• Regularly updated the @nus_nursing Instagram account by creating content to engage both existing and prospective students
• Produced and sourced for various candidate profiles to be featured on the Instagram page
• Video production of content including filming, pre-production and post-production

Digital Communications and Social Media Intern

• Assisted with the planning and execution of the 'Opening Nights' of each show
• Presented the Base Entertainment decks to multiple clients after creating and designing them 
• Expanded the organisation's prospective corporate clientele through research in potential markets

Marketing And Business Development Intern

Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

• 9th Army Maintenance Base, 93 Forward Moving Depot
• Tactful organization and scheduling of duties for over 300 men
• Vetting and editing classified documents keeping attention to details

Technician Administration

Sony Pictures Entertainment

• Assisted with the organising of a large-scale marketing campaign
• Facilitated the smooth transition of channel rebranding 
• Created a new inventory system for the corporate merchandise

Marketing Intern

Motivated to continually develop my skills and grow professionally, I excel in driving business growth and crafting impactful strategies. My background spans various industries, including SaaS and live entertainment, providing me with valuable insights into both B2C and B2B markets.

During a year in Stockholm, I immersed myself in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, participating in events, webinars, and mentorship programs. These experiences enhanced my strategic thinking and reinforced my belief in the power of networking within business development.

My expertise includes Business Development, Marketing, Corporate Sales, Communications, and Product Management.

If you share a passion for these areas, let’s connect and explore opportunities for collaboration!

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