Milena Nikolova, Cfa

Aera VC invests in early stage ventures building transformative technology to reverse climate change and accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

The Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association (SVCA) was formed in 1992 to promote the development and interests of the private capital industry. As the common voice of the private capital ecosystem across institutional investors, family offices, asset managers and service providers in the region, we promote the collective interests of our members and contribute towards the development of Singapore as a leading global hub for private capital fund management. MISSION As the common voice of the private capital ecosystem across institutional investors, family offices, asset managers and service providers in the region, we promote the collective interests of our members and contribute towards the development of Singapore as a leading global hub for private capital fund management. VISION Through proactive outreach, engagement, collaboration and expansion of our member base, we will further the development of a vibrant private capital ecosystem in the region and harness the power of private capital towards the achievement of the sustainable development goals. Key Exclusive Membership Benefits: - Direct Channel to Relevant Authorities and Decision Makers through regular feedback/dialogue - Exposure and Recognition in the Investment Community - Event Partnership Opportunities with SVCA - Exclusive Invites to Member Only Events - Unfettered Access to the Regional VC/ PE Community - Discounts to Supporting Events & Related Services

Aera VC invests in early stage ventures building transformative technology to reverse climate change and accelerate the world towards a sustainable future.

Antler is one of the most active early-stage investors globally. The firm leads in ‘Day Zero’ investing, an approach to venture capital focused on partnering with founders pre-launch. Antler systematically removes capital and network constraints for early-stage technology entrepreneurs by providing co-founder matching, deep business model validation, initial capital, expansion support, and follow-on funding. The firm is present in 27 cities across most leading technology ecosystems globally and has made over 1,300 investments into early-stage startups. Antler has been repeatedly recognized by Pitchbook as the world’s most active angel and seed-stage investor.

Plug and Play is a global innovation platform founded in Silicon Valley in 2006. We connect the people and organizations that drive technology forward, and turn those connections into real business outcomes. We run accelerator programs, facilitate corporate-startup pilots, invest in early-stage companies, and help governments and institutions build innovation ecosystems. Our network includes corporations, startups, investors, universities, and mentors across more than 20 industries and 60 locations worldwide. Since inception, weve accelerated thousands of startups and invested in over 2,500 companies. Our portfolio includes PayPal, Dropbox, LendingClub, Honey, and N26. Industries we work in: Advanced Manufacturing · Aerospace & Defense · Agtech · Animal Health · Brand & Retail · Crypto & Digital Assets · Deeptech · Energy · Enterprise & AI · Fintech · Food & Beverage · Health · Insurtech · Lifetech · Maritime · Media & Advertising · Medtech · Mobility & Physical AI · New Materials & Packaging · Real Estate & Construction · Semiconductors · Smart Cities · Sportstech · Supply Chain · Sustainability · Travel & Hospitality Where we operate: Americas: Silicon Valley · New York · Los Angeles · Washington D.C. · Detroit · Seattle · São Paulo · Alberta Europe: London · Munich · Stuttgart · Paris · Amsterdam · Barcelona · Madrid · Milan · Turin · Gothenburg · Vienna · Istanbul · Antwerp · Vilnius · Tirana · Yerevan · Tbilisi · Limassol · Tashkent Middle East & Africa: Riyadh · Abu Dhabi · Cairo Asia-Pacific: Tokyo · Osaka · Kyoto · Singapore · Seoul · Shanghai · Beijing · Shenzhen · Jakarta · Kuala Lumpur · Phnom Penh · GIFT City