Neil Bearden

Advisor | xINSEAD Prof

📍 Singapore, Singapore🔄 Updated September 2026💼 10 investments📅 16 years investing🗓 Last invested Aug 2022𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
Operator-angel🌍 Singapore
10
Total investments
8
Early stage
1
Mid stage
1
Late stage
16y
Years active

Portfolio

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Investor
Aug 2022
Forget everything you thought you knew about being a travel advisor. At Fora, were redefining the role and powering the next generation of travel advisors. Founded by serial entrepreneurs Evan Frank, Henley Vazquez, and Jake Peters, we welcome those who want to build a career in travel on their own terms. We provide the platform and support needed to turn a passion for travel into a flexible job, embracing remote work, hybrid models, and the rise of digital opportunities. Foras Advisor Community is at our core. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers. We are driving change in the travel industry.
Investor
Jun 2020
We are the first B2B education platform for women that tackles topics that others shy away from - Microaggression & Harassment; Building Confidence in Competence; Female Health & Relationships. We help professional women to better navigate through their challenges in the workplace and at home. #findyourzazazu
Investor
May 2020
Loop is a technology enabled marketplace for truckload freight services. The platform connects businesses to available fleet owners looking to optimize their workflow and digitize their logistics. Our vision is to redesign the movement of commercial goods for the next generation of shippers and carriers Loop improves the logistics experience by increasing visibility and providing better communications by leveraging software and data points across the in-land supply chain. Our vision is to redesign the movement of commercial goods for next generation shippers and carriers. Technology with the aid of trusted people with incredible customer service can bring ease and efficiency to the broken supply chain industry. As more trucks become part of our network, our technology along with our operations will create smarter routes that efficiently match shipments for the shippers and carriers, thus helping their small and mid-sized businesses to save on insurance, transportation and environmental costs.
Investor
Sep 2016
We inspire consumers to live healthier, more sustainable lives by drinking more water. waterdrop® is a global company dedicated to changing the way people hydrate. Our innovative, tasty, sugar-free hydration cubes are made from natural fruit and plant extracts, providing a unique flavor experience wherever you are, whenever you want. Daily hydration, made simple.
Investor
Apr 2016
Poesiat & Kater is een bierbrouwerij met proeflokaal in Amsterdam-Oost. We brouwen niet alleen Poesiat & Kater bier, maar ook traditionele Van Vollenhoven bieren. De Van Vollenhoven bieren zijn traditionele en historische Hollandse bieren met een moderne twist in receptuur. De bieren van Poesiat & Kater zijn bijzondere seizoensbieren en specials, vaak gebrouwen in kleine oplage. Meer dan eens zijn deze bieren alleen in ons proeflokaal te drinken. Naast eigen gebrouwen bieren serveren we ook eten in ons proeflokaal. De menukaart is afgestemd op de bieren en we geven graag advies over lekkere bier/eten-combinaties. We zijn gevestigd in een schitterend laat 19e eeuw pand, met hoge plafonds en grote ramen. In de winter kun je er voor de open haard kruipen en zomers is er een groot terras met de hele dag zon.
early stageHospitality
Investor
Mar 2016
We collaborate with top universities to make world-class executive education accessible globally.
Investor
Jan 2016
sennder – Europe’s #1 digital freight-forwarder platform for Full Truck Loads. sennder, a leading digital road freight forwarder in Europe, is offering shippers access to a connected fleet of thousands of trucks. In a traditional industry, we are moving fast and focus on the digitalization and automation of all road logistics processes. sennder deploys over 40,000 trucks across Europe, with access to more than 120,000 vehicles, and has a team of over 1,600 people. By leveraging our proprietary technology and offering advanced green transport solutions, we are creating a transparent, flexible and efficient road freight network. sennder is backed by some of Europe’s leading investors including Baillie Gifford, Accel, HV Capital and Lakestar along with industry experts Poste Italiane and Scania to assure innovation and state of the art offerings. Imprint: https://www.sennder.com/imprint Privacy Policy: https://www.sennder.com/privacy-policy
Investor
Sep 2015
Edit Suits Co. offers the custom suiting experience without the bespoke price tag. With thousands of fabrics and countless customisation options available, Edit Suits Co. can relieve much of the pressure of finding the perfect garment by helping you to create your own. With showrooms conveniently located in the hearts of London and Singapore, your perfect garment is only an appointment away!
Investor
Jun 2015
SILA is a Real Estate Platform, managing over 125 million sq.ft. of assets with 17000+ employees, pan India. SILA provides Real Estate Solutions to companies in various sectors. We have a diverse client base of large Corporates, Real Estate Funds, Landowners and Developers. SILA provides Facility Management, Project Management/Advisory and General Contracting services to various sectors. In 2019, SILA ventured into Real Estate development, with a Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) focus. The Brownfield development strategy is to align with NBFCs/Funds and provide solutions on stressed situations within their portfolios. SILA’s development arm is currently constructing 500,000 sqft of Real Estate. In March 2022, SILA received approvals to launch a Real Estate fund. Leveraging our experience gained across services and projects, we plan to partner with developers providing them growth capital and relevant operating support. Norwest Venture Partners and Samara Capital Group have invested in the Services and Development businesses respectively.
mid stageReal Estate
Investor
2010
RedMart is the supermarket arm of Lazada Group in Singapore, offering an unparalleled selection of quality fresh food, household essentials and premium speciality products with the convenience of scheduled home delivery seven days a week, all year round. To find out more about career opportunities at RedMart, please visit the Lazada LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lazada
Experience · 12 entries
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Investments (10)
Founder (1)
2022
Investor
Aug 2022
Forget everything you thought you knew about being a travel advisor. At Fora, were redefining the role and powering the next generation of travel advisors. Founded by serial entrepreneurs Evan Frank, Henley Vazquez, and Jake Peters, we welcome those who want to build a career in travel on their own terms. We provide the platform and support needed to turn a passion for travel into a flexible job, embracing remote work, hybrid models, and the rise of digital opportunities. Foras Advisor Community is at our core. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers. We are driving change in the travel industry.
2021
Founder
Sep 2021
Helping people create they lives they want.
early stageHigher Education
2020
Investor
Jun 2020
We are the first B2B education platform for women that tackles topics that others shy away from - Microaggression & Harassment; Building Confidence in Competence; Female Health & Relationships. We help professional women to better navigate through their challenges in the workplace and at home. #findyourzazazu
Investor
May 2020
Loop is a technology enabled marketplace for truckload freight services. The platform connects businesses to available fleet owners looking to optimize their workflow and digitize their logistics. Our vision is to redesign the movement of commercial goods for the next generation of shippers and carriers Loop improves the logistics experience by increasing visibility and providing better communications by leveraging software and data points across the in-land supply chain. Our vision is to redesign the movement of commercial goods for next generation shippers and carriers. Technology with the aid of trusted people with incredible customer service can bring ease and efficiency to the broken supply chain industry. As more trucks become part of our network, our technology along with our operations will create smarter routes that efficiently match shipments for the shippers and carriers, thus helping their small and mid-sized businesses to save on insurance, transportation and environmental costs.
2019
Managing Director
Aug 2019
Helping people learn to approach storytelling as teaching.
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