Michael Gryseels

Deep Tech VC | Techno-Optimist | Founder

📍 Singapore, Singapore🔄 Updated September 2026💼 13 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2025𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 Singapore
13
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3
Early stage
7
Mid stage
3
Late stage
7y
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Board Observer
Jan 2025
IONATE is a deep-tech innovator building the technology backbone for smart electricity grids. Its Hybrid Intelligent Transformers equip key electricity players with the data and power flow control they need in an ever-evolving system. This all-in-one device brings comprehensive sensing & monitoring, dynamic voltage-, reactive power - and harmonics control capabilities. But a network of them, coordinated by our digital platform, can transform power systems together with the energy transition.
Board Observer
Jan 2025
At Photon, our vision is to preserve the planet’s waterways and oceans through the adoption of electric propulsion technology. When compared to boats powered by internal combustion engines, we estimate that our product will reduce the total cost of ownership by almost half, require less maintenance without sacrificing performance while eliminating the use of fossil fuels. This is a clear and ripe opportunity for technical innovation that’s good for people, planet, and profit. We are developing an electric outboard motor system and integrated fleet management software platform to provide an alternative propulsion system for small boat vessels. The system includes a first in-class electric motor (300 HP, 63 kWh battery) and software capable of providing predictive maintenance, optimized operator profiles, fleet management, telemetry, and eventually, semi-autonomous functions. The software platform will also enable our revenue model, a lease optimized to actual use. We will initially target tourism and transportation fleets including businesses such as whale watching, scuba and snorkel, boat rentals, charter fishing, and water taxis. We have developed a blueprint for how to bring key stakeholders to the table, including small businesses, utility companies, governmental and regulatory organizations, marinas, and charging infrastructure partners. This blueprint is currently being built for the state of Oregon and will be replicated in our target markets.
Board Observer
Nov 2024
Were developing India’s 1st flying electric taxi for up to 10x faster intra-city commute and cargo transport. Incubated at IIT Madras, Chennai since 2019, The ePlane Company was founded by Professor Satya Chakravarthy with a vision to make flying ubiquitous. As an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) startup, we aim to alleviate on-road traffic congestion in cities worldwide by offering safe, sustainable and affordable flying experiences through our flagship product, The ePlane e200.
Board Observer
Oct 2024
Ayrton Energy’s mission is to provide energy security fueled by hydrogen. Ayrton’s proprietary technology enables hydrogen to be stored within an organic liquid, which can be handled and transported no differently than gasoline. This straightforward storage approach enables hydrogen to be used as a power generating fuel to meet energy needs above grid capacity or in the case of power outage and enables hydrogen to be a viable replacement for diesel generators and lithium-ion batteries, further reducing grid pressure and providing a path for net-zero energy.
Board Observer
Jun 2024
AI-enhanced Thyroid & Breast ultrasound reporting. See-Mode automatically analyzes ultrasound images, producing fast and accurate radiology reports. See-Mode automatically detects, sizes, and characterizes lesions according to ACR TI-RADS and BI-RADS, producing a complete sonographer worksheet and preliminary radiologist impressions.
late stageMedical Device
Non Executive Board Member
Nov 2022
Privyr is a Singapore based, venture-backed startup that helps consumer-facing salespeople & businesses contact and convert leads into clients, from their phones. We're trusted by 50,000+ sales professionals across more than 75 countries around the world, who have received and engaged with over 25 million leads through our app. Our mobile CRM works with popular chat apps like WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, SMS, iMessage, emails, and phone calls - without any setup or configuration needed. Privyr connects directly to lead sources like Facebook Lead Ads, TikTok Lead Generation, Google ads, and website contact forms to give you instant alerts of new leads, so you can get in touch with them within seconds. It also offers auto-personalised messages and content, trackable PDF files and pages, automatic follow up reminders, easy lead management, and many more features to help you engage with your leads and increase sales conversion. Find out more at www.privyr.com
Private Investor
2021
We are a private investment and advisory group with an in-market presence across Southeast Asia and a global network of strategic partners. We seek to partner with disruptive technology startups that solve large, unaddressed problems. We aim for our investments and advisory work to impact the world positively and have a positive bias towards ventures with a sustainability impact. We aim to be a trusted partner to founders by providing value-added capital and advisory support, seasoned expertise, and access to our global network. Our guiding principle is to help our portfolio companies accelerate their growth trajectory. We support our portfolio companies in their fundraising strategy, international expansion, M&A growth strategy, and other topics relevant to founders/CEOs. Most importantly, we are committed to supporting our portfolio companies through "good and bad weather". How we help startup founders · Capital structure and fundraising strategy · Growth and M&A strategy · Organizational development · Executive and Board development · Strategic partnerships
Non Executive Board Member (representing CP Group)
Jun 2020
Founded in 2017, as a global pioneer retail technology, SandStar is committed to retail industry evolution with digital operation and intelligent decision-making through the "eyes" of AI and the "brain" of big data, so as to help the global retail industry obtain higher operation efficiency and margin. Adhering to the value of being customer obsessed and focused on flawless execution , SandStar has been implemented in 15 countries and regions around the world, serving dozens of brands and retail operators.
Non Executive Board Member
Jan 2020
Arcstone is a leading manufacturing software company with a mission to provide complete manufacturing transparency across the entire supply chain. As the partner of choice for manufacturers looking to grow and be at the forefront of digital manufacturing innovation, Arcstone aims to simplify Industry 4.0 and enable a more responsive, responsible, and sustainable manufacturing ecosystem for everyone by digitizing and integrating manufacturing operations from the shop floor right to the hands of consumers.
Non Executive Board Member
2020
Pencil uses AI to make ads. We want to become the default way ads get made, because AI ads are 10x faster and cheaper to make, and 2x better performing than making them without AI. We’re called Pencil because we believe AI will be a tool for creative people, not a replacement - it may even be as fundamental a tool in the future as the pencil was in the past. Pencil was founded in 2018 with a team from Google, Facebook and Uber with backing from Sequoia and Entrepreneur First. We were acquired by The Brandtech Group in 2023 to pursue a shared vision of bringing GenAI to the Fortune 500.
Board Observer
Aug 2019
For those who develop high performance computing code, Archanan provides a lean and scalable environment for development, debugging, profiling, and memory mapping. Different from conventional development platforms, Archanan leverages cloud infrastructure to create a fully scalable and highly available parallel environment which can help profile and debug your HPC application, helping drive innovation and discovery.
Non Executive Board Member (representing CP Group)
Aug 2019
Who We Are: We develop news aggregator for the world. We are a start-up founded by 3 individuals in 2 countries - China and Indonesia. Founded in 2015, we have launched our news aggregator to Brazil and Indonesia. In total, we have gathered more than 12.000.000 downloads worldwide. Our plan is to be a truly global company by launching news aggregator to more than 20 countries. We have experienced phenomenal growth especially in Brazil, harnessing more than 6.000.0000 downloads in just 5 short months. Our team includes: - Passionate, determined leaders - with rich experience in some of the largest internet and IT companies in the world (Baidu and Microsoft) - World-renowned Venture Capitals - Hillhouse Group Capitals, Bertelsmann Asia Investment and an ultra-successful founder-turned-investor - Creative and energetic staff - who works tirelessly and drive results behind our exponential growth Join us as we take on the challenge of Global Expansion!
Non Executive Board Member
Aug 2019
Hydroleap Pte Ltd is a technology startup in the water and wastewater treatment space. At Hydroleap, we are making the treatment process, chemical-free, cost-effective and easy to operate. We have achieved this by replacing expensive chemical treatment with a smart electrical treatment. We have developed a cutting-edge water treatment technology that works the best on high suspended solids (TSS), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and turbid and dye wastewater. It is well designed for wastewater from construction, mining, tannery, textile, abattoir, food and beverage, oil & gas and semiconductor industries.
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2025
Board Observer
Jan 2025
IONATE is a deep-tech innovator building the technology backbone for smart electricity grids. Its Hybrid Intelligent Transformers equip key electricity players with the data and power flow control they need in an ever-evolving system. This all-in-one device brings comprehensive sensing & monitoring, dynamic voltage-, reactive power - and harmonics control capabilities. But a network of them, coordinated by our digital platform, can transform power systems together with the energy transition.
Board Observer
Jan 2025
At Photon, our vision is to preserve the planet’s waterways and oceans through the adoption of electric propulsion technology. When compared to boats powered by internal combustion engines, we estimate that our product will reduce the total cost of ownership by almost half, require less maintenance without sacrificing performance while eliminating the use of fossil fuels. This is a clear and ripe opportunity for technical innovation that’s good for people, planet, and profit. We are developing an electric outboard motor system and integrated fleet management software platform to provide an alternative propulsion system for small boat vessels. The system includes a first in-class electric motor (300 HP, 63 kWh battery) and software capable of providing predictive maintenance, optimized operator profiles, fleet management, telemetry, and eventually, semi-autonomous functions. The software platform will also enable our revenue model, a lease optimized to actual use. We will initially target tourism and transportation fleets including businesses such as whale watching, scuba and snorkel, boat rentals, charter fishing, and water taxis. We have developed a blueprint for how to bring key stakeholders to the table, including small businesses, utility companies, governmental and regulatory organizations, marinas, and charging infrastructure partners. This blueprint is currently being built for the state of Oregon and will be replicated in our target markets.
2024
Board Observer
Nov 2024
Were developing India’s 1st flying electric taxi for up to 10x faster intra-city commute and cargo transport. Incubated at IIT Madras, Chennai since 2019, The ePlane Company was founded by Professor Satya Chakravarthy with a vision to make flying ubiquitous. As an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) startup, we aim to alleviate on-road traffic congestion in cities worldwide by offering safe, sustainable and affordable flying experiences through our flagship product, The ePlane e200.
Board Observer
Oct 2024
Ayrton Energy’s mission is to provide energy security fueled by hydrogen. Ayrton’s proprietary technology enables hydrogen to be stored within an organic liquid, which can be handled and transported no differently than gasoline. This straightforward storage approach enables hydrogen to be used as a power generating fuel to meet energy needs above grid capacity or in the case of power outage and enables hydrogen to be a viable replacement for diesel generators and lithium-ion batteries, further reducing grid pressure and providing a path for net-zero energy.
Board Observer
Jun 2024
AI-enhanced Thyroid & Breast ultrasound reporting. See-Mode automatically analyzes ultrasound images, producing fast and accurate radiology reports. See-Mode automatically detects, sizes, and characterizes lesions according to ACR TI-RADS and BI-RADS, producing a complete sonographer worksheet and preliminary radiologist impressions.
late stageMedical Device
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