- Netherlands-based Orient Growth closed a $90 million second fund.
- It bridges European limited partners and emerging ecosystems by investing directly and via early-stage funds.
- Closing signals confidence in the growth potential of Indian and Southeast Asian startup markets.
Orient’s $90M fund
The Netherlands-based investment manager Orient Growth Ventures has closed its second VC fund targeting India and Southeast Asia startups at $90 million, over triple the size of its $25 million debut fund in 2020.
Orient Growth Fund II received backing from European high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and entrepreneurs.
Founded in 2019, Orient Growth Ventures focuses on bridging the gap between European limited partners and emerging VC ecosystems in India and Southeast Asia.
A boost for startups in the region
It invests directly in startups while also providing capital for early-stage VC funds like AC Ventures and Jungle Ventures to support local founders.
The robust interest in Orient’s sophomore fund signals LP confidence in the growth potential of Indian and Southeast Asian startup markets.
Total VC funding into India reached record levels in 2022, while SE Asia continues to birth high-growth unicorns in sectors like digital finance.
“The closing of our second fund demonstrates the significant confidence among our investors in the potential of Indian and Southeast Asian markets,” said Managing Partner Ricardo Bun.
Backed by fresh capital, Orient Growth will continue its specialized focus on connecting Europe’s wealth with promising startups across the two dynamic regions.
