Wavemaker Partners
Wavemaker Partners is a cross-border venture capital firm dual-headquartered in Los Angeles and Singapore, investing in early-stage enterprise, deep tech, and sustainability startups.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2003
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Paul Santos, Eric Manlunas
About
Wavemaker Partners is a leading cross-border venture capital firm, dual-headquartered in Los Angeles and Singapore, dedicated to empowering extraordinary founders who are building the future. Since its founding in 2003, the firm has established itself as a premier early-stage investor, bridging the gap between the developed markets of the US and the emerging opportunities in Southeast Asia. With a customer-centric philosophy, Wavemaker Partners focuses on backing enterprise, deep tech, and sustainability startups that solve meaningful problems and create tangible value for their customers and communities. The firm's unique dual-market structure allows it to leverage deep networks and expertise in both the US and Southeast Asia, providing portfolio companies with unparalleled access to capital, customers, and strategic guidance. Wavemaker Partners is particularly known for its 'Wavemaker Impact' initiative, a first-of-its-kind climate tech venture builder in Southeast Asia, which aims to co-found sustainability-focused startups with the goal of reducing global carbon emissions. By investing in undervalued companies with high potential, Wavemaker Partners helps founders navigate the complexities of scaling their businesses, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to achieve long-term success and drive positive global impact.