DRIVING FINTECH GROWTH IN ASIA
THE FINTECH GROWTH PARTNER OF CHOICE IN ASIA
AFG Partners is a FinTech VC fund investing in B2B FinTechs and Enabling Tech companies that have proven solutions in their home markets and are looking for value added investors to help them expand across Asia.
We believe that the next generation of FinTechs that will transform Asian financial services will be B2B FinTechs and Enabling Tech companies that partner with incumbent financial institutions as well as new emerging players in tech that want to secure their place in a world where tech and finance are merging.
A
ASIA
We focus on Asian companies growing across the region and global companies expanding into Asia
F
FINTECH
We invest in Founder first B2B FinTechs and Enabling Tech companies with years of specific domain expertise and a strong network in their area of focus
G
GROWTH
We help grow Seed+ to Series B businesses with proven solutions solving large scale industry problems today
WHY AFG
UNIQUE NETWORK OF ASIAN EXPERTISE
Managed and advised by leaders and specialists in Asian Financial Services and backed by curated industry professionals invested in the Fund
EXTENSIVE INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
Deep relationships within the Asian FinTech ecosystem including Financial Institutions, Venture Capital firms, leading Tech companies, Accelerators, Service Providers and Government Organizations
ACCELERATING GROWTH IN ASIA
Helping portfolio companies grow in Asia by providing industry and country expertise and connecting stakeholders across the industry to add real value and unlock new opportunities
PORTFOLIO
Aggregator of Premium Corporate Banking APIs for Corporates, TMS, ERPs and Financial Institutions
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Global data platform that enables brands to obtain consent driven, qualified and verified consumer data
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“AFG has brought together a rare network of strong operators and investors to advance FinTech in Asia.”
Andrea Baronchelli, CEO
INVESTMENT TEAM
RON SAVINO
Founder and Managing Partner
Ron is a seasoned operator in Financial Services having spent more than 25 years in senior roles defining strategy and driving innovation at global financial institutions including Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, ING, and Newedge.
In 2015, Ron successfully founded and led Asia FinTech Angels, the first Asian Angel Investor Network, funded by senior financial executives across Asia. Ron led investments in more than 20 leading FinTechs. His notable investments include Unit, Blockdaemon, Brankas, Aspire, and Causalens. Ron brings a unique combination of global FI management and FinTech investment expertise. He graduated from the Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania.
IVAN ONG
Partner
Ivan spent the last 15+ years in London operating within the investment banking and venture capital space before moving back to Singapore in 2021. He was a Vice President at Ace & Company in London, a global $1.6bn AUM fund, and led their venture capital strategy investing across early to growth stage technology companies globally. Ivan's notable investments include Airbnb (exited), TransferWise (exited), N26, Monzo, Payfazz, Wefox and GoCardless. He is a graduate from Imperial College London and Purdue University.
MIGUEL TANG
Investment Analyst
Miguel has been actively involved in the venture capital space in the Philippines for the past two years. Having spent his time in two previous Philippine and Southeast Asia-focused venture capital firms, ICCP SBI Venture Partners and Kaya Founders, he was able to source, diligence, and invest in technology startups across Southeast Asia.
Miguel is a graduate from De La Salle University Manila.
ADVISORY BOARD
Backed by senior leaders in Asian finance
Previous Investments of the Principals
digital bank that provides a user-friendly mobile app, innovative features, and a transparent approach to banking
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