UOB Venture Management

UOB Venture Management is the corporate venture capital arm of United Overseas Bank, providing direct equity investments to privately held companies. The firm deploys capital into growth-stage businesses across ASEAN and China. It engages in both traditional venture capital and impact investing, fostering innovation and sustainable growth in these regions.

Established in 1992, the firm operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Overseas Bank Limited. This structure allowed it to leverage its parent company’s financial expertise and regional network. The foundational insight was to extend UOB's capabilities into direct equity participation, nurturing emerging enterprises and contributing to economic development in key Asian markets.

UOB Venture Management supports privately held companies throughout Southeast Asia and Greater China. Its mission is to invest in and build the future of these regions by partnering with high-potential businesses. The firm aims to contribute to resilient industries and thriving economic ecosystems for long-term prosperity.