Impact Frontiers: Capital as a Catalyst – Beyond Wealth, Beyond Borders

Earlier this month, Venturewave Group had the privilege of co-hosting the Impact Frontiers Summit at Raffles Sentosa, Singapore – a purpose-driven, invitation-only gathering of family offices, institutional allocators, and high-impact innovators from across Asia and the Gulf.

Led by Venturewave Capital and Venturebeam, the Summit marked a powerful moment in the evolution of global private capital — away from narrative-driven ESG and towards rigorous, measurable, cross-border impact.

We were especially honoured to welcome Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, as Guest of Honour. In a keynote that captured the spirit of the moment, President Tharman spoke about Singapore’s role as a trusted capital nexus between East and West, and challenged investors to go beyond short-term thinking and transactional models. His call to action: embrace blended finance, prioritise regional collaboration, and direct capital toward systemic solutions in energy, health, food systems, and climate.

🔎 The Summit in Focus: Five Defining Themes

• Cross-Border Co-Investment: Investors across the MENA–Asia corridor are actively building new syndication pathways — navigating legal, cultural, and governance complexity while leveraging proximity and shared purpose.
• Direct Investing & GP–FO Collaboration: The traditional fund model is evolving. Leading family offices are now prioritising nimble, conviction-led partnerships with GPs who can co-design strategy, syndicate transparently, and align on values.
• Impact with Discipline: Impact is no longer niche or rhetorical. Across sectors — from digital health to fintech to regenerative agriculture — investors are demanding auditable, intentional frameworks.
• Frontier Technologies: Amidst global hype cycles, investors are drilling down on real AI applications — including climate adaptation, food security, and inclusive finance.
• Systems-Level Thinking: Scalable capital must be paired with mission clarity and execution edge.

💬 Fireside: “From Narrative to Discipline”

A highlight of the day was the conversation between Alan Foy, Founder & Chairman of Venturewave Capital and Chairman of Venturebeam, and Meghan Morris, Chief Correspondent at Business Insider.

Together they unpacked how the future of venture impact lies not in well-meaning storytelling — but in institutional-grade frameworks and KPI-linked governance. Key reflections:

• Impact must be designed in, not retrofitted.
• LP expectations are rising, and capital is now being deployed with scrutiny around alignment and delivery.
• Measurement is maturing, and firms without audit-ready metrics risk losing investor confidence.
• Impact is mainstream, not a vertical. It spans core sectors — and the investors who get this are shaping the future.

🌏 Why It Matters

At Venturewave, we believe the next decade belongs to aligned capital — capital that is transparent, platform-enabled, cross-border, and outcomes-driven. Venturebeam exists to be the infrastructure layer that connects these forces.

🙏 Thank You

Special thanks to all our speakers, partners, and colleagues who brought the Summit to life, including:

• Diana Kam, Linda Liu, Kevin Holliday, Brian Martin, Jiaying Jin, Jason Ow, Monika Karu and the entire Venturebeam team
• Summit guests such as Ambassador Jamal Alsuwaidi, Atsushi Taira, Vriko Yu, Amos Garcia, Alex Ma, Anirudh Damani, Vincent Choy, and Stuart Oda
• Our featured innovators from Alesca, Archireef, and InsightGenie

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A key highlight was the Impact Panel Discussion, co-curated by Diana Kam, CEO of Venturebeam Singapore. The panel featured:

• Carlson Lau, Managing Director, Northstar Group
• Dmitry Govorov, CFA, Head of Strategy, Aramco Ventures
• Jonathan Fein, Director, Treïs Single Family Office

Discussion topics ranged from scaling impact-driven ventures to aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We also introduced the Venture Impact Score, which equips founders with a robust framework for measurable, aligned growth.

The audience’s response, particularly during the Q&A, reflected a growing demand for impact measurement and accountability in venture capital across Asia-Pacific.

Thank you sincerely to everyone who participated, especially our team on the ground: Linda L. and Jiaying Jin.

Venturebeam remains committed to partnering with bold founders and investors who believe in scalable impact. Events like Founders Forum Asia 2025 are a powerful reminder that global collaboration is essential to solving the challenges of our time.

Diana Kam, CEO of Venturebeam Singapore.

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Singapore – March 13, 2025 – Venturebeam hosted its flagship AI Thought Leadership Roundtable at SWITCH Singapore, bringing together a select group of investors, founders, policymakers, and technology leaders. The session focused on artificial intelligence’s transformative role across industries and regions, with an emphasis on responsible scaling in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Highlights from the Venturebeam AI Roundtable at SWITCH Singapore

The roundtable facilitated practical dialogue on how generative AI is being applied in real-world scenarios. Venturebeam-led discussions explored how AI tools are transforming sectors such as finance, education, energy, and healthcare. Delegates shared success stories and challenges in deploying AI systems that are ethical, scalable, and measurable in terms of impact.

Responsible Innovation Through Regulated Platforms

During the event, Venturebeam outlined its approach to building a global, regulated capital platform for mission-aligned founders. Attendees learned how Venturebeam’s infrastructure enables due diligence, funding transparency, and scalable collaboration for AI ventures. This aligns with the company’s broader goal to support purpose-driven innovation at the intersection of profit and impact.

Global Connectivity in AI Thought Leadership

With participants from Singapore, Ireland, the UAE, and ASEAN markets, the Venturebeam AI Roundtable in Singapore reinforced the firm’s commitment to convening cross-border stakeholders to discuss AI governance, talent, and investment. The session built momentum toward long-term global partnerships rooted in shared values and responsible AI development.

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“Google SFSD is focused on supporting startups that leverage technology to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, as outlined by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Partnering with Venturebeam allows us to combine expertise and provide startups with a holistic ecosystem to drive meaningful change.”

— Andrea Silva, Leadership Team, Google SFSD

“This partnership represents a significant step toward our shared vision for global sustainable development. We are committed to helping companies achieve long-term impact at scale.”

— Monika Karu, COO, Venturebeam

For startups selected for the Google SFSD program and seeking investment, Venturebeam will support the entire capital-raising process, offering access to our global network of venture capital firms, family offices, and institutional investors.

Companies can also leverage the Venture Impact Score to assess and refine their impact strategies, helping founders and investors validate long-term sustainability objectives.

Join the Google SFSD Program

Startups looking to access Google’s network, expertise, and resources to scale their impact can now apply to the Google SFSD program. Participation is free, with ongoing support tailored to each company’s growth stage.

We look forward to driving meaningful change together. Find out more and apply today.

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At the 2021 Singapore Sustainability Symposium, Deputy Prime Minister Heng remarked:

“Sustainability requires a collective effort. The government, businesses, and society must work together to create impactful solutions for a sustainable future.”

These values are at the heart of Venturebeam’s mission.

Diana Kam Venturebeam remarked, “The ‘Financing for Impact strategy brings together a global network of institutional investors to back companies tackling the world’s most critical challenges, aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS).” As part of our commitment to measurable impact, Venturebeam launched the Venture Impact Score—a free tool empowering venture-stage companies to embed sustainability into their growth strategies.

This award reflects the unwavering commitment of our team, shareholders, board members, partners, and global investor network. Together, we support visionary entrepreneurs building profitable businesses that drive meaningful change.

We sincerely thank Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and the distinguished EuroCham judging panel for recognising our approach and for this honour.

This award is a testament to all our dedicated employees at Venturebeam, who have worked tirelessly over the past year to build a community of high-impact founders and private capital investors. Together, we are committed to supporting these entrepreneurs in developing profitable businesses that address real-world challenges, specifically by addressing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) through the innovative solutions, services, and tools developed by Venturebeam.

As we look ahead, Venturebeam remains focused on advancing sustainable and impactful innovation worldwide. Let’s build a better future, together.

We invite you to create an account and determine your Venture Impact Score, review your Impact Score and Scorecard, and share your valuable insights. Together, let’s harness the power of impact and make a difference!

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