Vinnie Lauria

Founding Partner, 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 | Author, 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒑

📍 Singapore, Singapore🔄 Updated September 2026💼 17 investments📅 20 years investing🗓 Last invested Jun 2024𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Board Member
Jun 2024
Founded by Vietnam and Southeast Asias top investors, VPCA is on a mission to foster entrepreneurship in Vietnam through venture capital and private equity, strengthening the regions dynamic capital ecosystem. VPCAs founding team comprises partners from venture capital firms, including Golden Gate Ventures, AVV, Do Ventures, Mekong Capital, Vertex Ventures, and Red Square Vietnam.
Board Member
Jul 2022
Tititada is a micro-investments platform launched in 2022 by veterans in the tech and securities investment industry with the ambition to be everyone’s financial companion. Easy, smart and safe, the platform is designed to help every Vietnamese achieve financial security and freedom. It is one of the first micro-investments platforms in Vietnam to be designed consumer-first, combining features like useful investment and financial management advice with a one-click access to various investment instruments.
Board Member
Mar 2019
Rukita is a proptech company that empowers our customers by providing a hassle-free end-to-end housing solution. We provide a holistic ecosystem for landlords, tenants, and buyers. We assist landlords and buyers in transforming their assets into high-yield rental property. We elevate the living experience for tenants through our end-to-end platform that makes their life hassle-free. Through RuFinance, we also facilitate the financing process to empower our customers on the expansion of their property business, from renovation to property acquisition.
early stageReal Estate
Board Member
2018
Lomotif is a global short video platform with the sole mission of building a home for everyday creators. We believe that everyone can be a creator, no matter who you are or where you come from. The platform offers simple and fast creation, editing and curation tools that inspire creativity and collaboration. Lomotif is also one of the fastest-growing video-sharing social networking platforms in the world, with a grassroots social community made up of dedicated users from countries spanning Asia to Latin America, and West Africa to the U.S. Join Lomotif today and let's create together.
Investor
Apr 2017
Funding Societies | Modalku is the pioneer of SME Digital Financing Platform and Debt Investment Platform in Southeast Asia. We accelerate business growth by fast financing which is crowdfunded by retail and institutional investors as well as high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 2015 in Singapore, Funding Societies | Modalku is currently licensed and operating in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. We have also achieved global accolades for its works on financial inclusion to make financing accessible to SMEs in Southeast Asia, which includes the MAS FinTech Award, the Global SME Excellence Award from United Nations, and the prestigious global Fintech100 by KPMG and H2 Ventures. Funding Societies | Modalku is dedicated to the vision of funding underserved SMEs and making a positive impact in society. We exist to enable fair financial access to Southeast Asia.
Board Observer
Apr 2016
Founded in 2015, Carro is Southeast Asias largest online used car marketplace. By offering a trustworthy and transparent experience, Carro transforms the traditional way of buying and selling cars through proprietary pricing algorithms, AI-enabled capabilities, and innovative technological solutions. Carro holds a strong presence in key markets across Asia Pacific, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, and has recently expanded its reach to Japan and Taiwan. Headquartered in Singapore, the unicorn startup is supported by more than 4,500 employees across Asia-Pacific and has raised over US$1B in debt and equity from Temasek, Softbank Vision Fund and several other sovereign funds.
Board Observer
Oct 2015
Founded in 2013, Omise specializes in online payment solutions designed to help businesses thrive in the digital economy. We believe that an exceptional online payment experience is a cornerstone of success. Our goal is to equip users with the tools needed to accept payments effortlessly, run their online businesses smoothly, and connect with millions of potential customers worldwide. Today, Omise operates in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and the USA, continually evolving to meet the changing needs of businesses and shaping the future of seamless, borderless payments. Discover more at www.omise.co or contact us at support@omise.co.
Board Member
Oct 2015
HipVan specialises in stylish home furnishing designs for home, office, F&B, and hotel spaces. Since 2013, we have created inspiring spaces for more than 100k+ local homeowners and 5k+ projects including DBS, Grab, Figment and more. Join our extensive network of partners today. Exclusive services we provide to you: • Your own dedicated account manager • Customised product recommendations and styling advice • Bulk purchasing and sourcing • Competitive pricing • Extensive furnishing selection Drop us an email at b2b@hipvan.com or visit https://www.hipvan.com/business to learn more.
Investor and Advisor
Oct 2015
Xendit is a financial technology company that provides payment solutions and simplifies the payment process for businesses in Indonesia, the Philippines and Southeast Asia, from SMEs and e-commerce startups to large enterprises. Xendit enables businesses to accept payments, disburse payroll, run marketplaces and more. The platform is known for its speed (fast integration, builds), simplicity (easy integrations, pricing), and world-class 24/7 customer support. Amidst the fragmented payment landscape in Southeast Asia, Xendit enables businesses to accept payments from direct debit, virtual accounts, credit and debit cards, eWallets, retail outlets, and online installments. Building the region’s digital payments infrastructure, Xendit is shaping the next generation of scalable businesses across Southeast Asia. Xendit is propelling the regions digital transformation by addressing access, reliability, and regulatory needs enabling more businesses to scale and thrive. As the first-ever Indonesian startup to graduate from YCombinator and backed by investors from Silicon Valley and Asia, including Kleiner and GGV Capital, Xendit powers some of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing brands including Traveloka, Transferwise, Wish, and Grab.
Investor
Jul 2015
Stripe builds programmable financial services. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Dublin, the company aims to increase the GDP of the internet.
Investor
Jun 2014
99 Group (Brands include 99.co, Rumah123, SRX.com.sg) is a leading real estate technology company that operates real estate portals across South East Asia, specialising in digital property advertising. Headquartered in Singapore, it is currently operational in Singapore and Indonesia and employs over 500 employees. In Singapore, 99 Group operates 99.co and SRX.com.sg, while in Indonesia, it operates 99.co/id and Rumah123. Here at the 99 Group, we know a property is the single largest financial decision - and affects how people accumulate wealth, raise their children, or even plan for retirement. More importantly, your property is a safe haven, and for most- where you return home to. That’s why it’s our goal to build the simplest and most trusted platform to help un-complicate the property journey and help 99% of homeseekers find their way home. We do this by working collectively to support the needs of property seekers every day. This commitment comes through in the development of powerful products and services for people to love and use. Whether it is on software and usability, on infrastructure and research or on powerful storytelling and delivery of meaningful insights — our work speaks volumes within the company, and throughout the community. If you’re curious, data-driven, and passionate about using tech to help people solve (arguably) the most important decision of their lives, we’d love to have you join the team! Visit 99.co/team for openings.
Board Member
Apr 2013
At Carousell, we believe in more than just buying and selling. We believe in the power of possibilities that people bring to the process. Through every buyer, seller and listing, we believe there’s opportunity beyond the transactional. Our mission is to inspire every person in the world to start selling and buying to make more possible for one another. Carousell was founded by Siu Rui, Lucas and Marcus back in August 2012 - whereby the focus is to give our users the tools to solve problems- whether it’s decluttering or earning side income- there are possibilities for everyone. We believe that technology is an enabler to solve meaningful problems at scale. We are crafting the most seamless user experience for people to sell what they don’t need and find what they need. Carousell Group is the leading multi-category platform for secondhand in Greater Southeast Asia on a mission to inspire the world to start selling, and to make secondhand the first choice. Founded in August 2012 in Singapore, the Group has a leading presence in seven markets under the brands Carousell, Cho Tot, Laku6, Mudah.my, OneShift, and Refash, serving tens of millions of monthly active users. Carousell is backed by leading investors including Telenor Group, Rakuten Ventures, Naver, STIC Investments, 500 Global and Peak XV Partners (formerly known as Sequoia Capital India). We have offices across Southeast Asia, India, Taiwan and Hong Kong. As a team of passionate individuals working together to solve meaningful problems, there is so much more for you to discover in a career with Carousell.
Investor & Advisor
Nov 2012
Coda leads in commerce solutions and out-of-app monetization. Since 2011, we’ve accelerated growth for our partners by expanding their global reach and deepening customer engagement. Trusted by over 300 publishers—including Activision, Electronic Arts, Moonton, and Riot Games—we maximize revenue with solutions like Custom Commerce, Codapay, Codashop, and Distribution. By connecting our partners to more than 90% of the worlds preferred payment methods, we unlock access to over 200M paying customers worldwide. Headquartered in Singapore with a team of 400+, Coda has earned recognition as a 2023 APAC High Growth Company by the Financial Times, one of Granite Asia’s NextGenTech 30 (2024), a payments leader in Fortune’s Fintech Innovation Asia list (2024), and featured in The Straits Times Fastest Growing Fintechs (2024).
Investor & Advisor
Oct 2012
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
Board Member
Oct 2012
MoneySmart Group is South East Asia's leading personal finance portal helping consumers compare loans, insurance, and credit cards. You have life goals to meet and want to get ahead. It could be about choosing the right credit card for your needs, selecting the right mortgage plan for your first home or managing a savings plan for successful retirement. You have tons of decisions to make, but time, money and energy are limited resources. On top of that, there are so many banks out there trying to sell you their products. How then do you make sense of the flood and complexity of information without feeling like you’re getting screwed over? At MoneySmart, we’ve made it our mission to simplify your personal finance decisions. As everyday consumers ourselves, we understand your expectations, hopes and concerns and we've built MoneySmart.sg in Singapore and DuitPintar.com in Indonesia as the go-to, all-in-one portals for personal finance. We work together with you to help make your life goals happen. So whether you’re budgeting your first pay check, crossing out something from the ultimate travel bucket list, saving for that dream wedding, becoming a new homeowner or planning for retirement, you can be assured of making a smart choice – all for free in one place. From everyday decisions like choosing the best credit card to big decisions like buying a home, we show you what’s out there, recommend what’s best for you and help you to apply. Be informed and inspired about how to best earn, spend and grow your money to achieve your goals in life. MoneySmart Group is HIRING and we're looking for talented people like you! https://www.moneysmart.com/
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2024
Board Member
Jun 2024
Founded by Vietnam and Southeast Asias top investors, VPCA is on a mission to foster entrepreneurship in Vietnam through venture capital and private equity, strengthening the regions dynamic capital ecosystem. VPCAs founding team comprises partners from venture capital firms, including Golden Gate Ventures, AVV, Do Ventures, Mekong Capital, Vertex Ventures, and Red Square Vietnam.
2022
Board Member
Jul 2022
Tititada is a micro-investments platform launched in 2022 by veterans in the tech and securities investment industry with the ambition to be everyone’s financial companion. Easy, smart and safe, the platform is designed to help every Vietnamese achieve financial security and freedom. It is one of the first micro-investments platforms in Vietnam to be designed consumer-first, combining features like useful investment and financial management advice with a one-click access to various investment instruments.
2019
Board Member
Mar 2019
Rukita is a proptech company that empowers our customers by providing a hassle-free end-to-end housing solution. We provide a holistic ecosystem for landlords, tenants, and buyers. We assist landlords and buyers in transforming their assets into high-yield rental property. We elevate the living experience for tenants through our end-to-end platform that makes their life hassle-free. Through RuFinance, we also facilitate the financing process to empower our customers on the expansion of their property business, from renovation to property acquisition.
early stageReal Estate
2018
Board Member
2018
Lomotif is a global short video platform with the sole mission of building a home for everyday creators. We believe that everyone can be a creator, no matter who you are or where you come from. The platform offers simple and fast creation, editing and curation tools that inspire creativity and collaboration. Lomotif is also one of the fastest-growing video-sharing social networking platforms in the world, with a grassroots social community made up of dedicated users from countries spanning Asia to Latin America, and West Africa to the U.S. Join Lomotif today and let's create together.
2017
Investor
Apr 2017
Funding Societies | Modalku is the pioneer of SME Digital Financing Platform and Debt Investment Platform in Southeast Asia. We accelerate business growth by fast financing which is crowdfunded by retail and institutional investors as well as high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 2015 in Singapore, Funding Societies | Modalku is currently licensed and operating in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. We have also achieved global accolades for its works on financial inclusion to make financing accessible to SMEs in Southeast Asia, which includes the MAS FinTech Award, the Global SME Excellence Award from United Nations, and the prestigious global Fintech100 by KPMG and H2 Ventures. Funding Societies | Modalku is dedicated to the vision of funding underserved SMEs and making a positive impact in society. We exist to enable fair financial access to Southeast Asia.
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