Springboard-Harper

investment firm

About

Being strategically located in Singapore, the firm is in an optimal position to bridge technology businesses from both sides looking to

Details

Founded date
Jan 1, 2000
Operating Status
Active
Investor Type
Venture Capital

Being strategically located in Singapore, the firm is in an optimal position to bridge technology businesses from both sides looking to explore new markets.

The firm was established as a joint venture in 2000 between Springboard Worldwide Pte Ltd and the W I Harper Group. It currently manages US$70m in its debut fund. The firm’s investment portfolio is broadly divided into information technology, communications, and others (including semiconductors and life sciences). Geographically, the firm is almost equally invested in U.S., Asia (excluding Japan) and Singapore.

There are more than 20 companies in various stages of development under management. The firm has five investment professionals based out of Singapore. The team works closely with its joint venture partner, W I Harper Group to manage portfolio companies in the U.S. and the Greater China region.

Investments

Number of Investments
Number of Lead Investments
2
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Springboard-Harper has made 2 investments. Their most recent investment was on May 3, 2004, when DivX raised $7M.
Date Company Name
Round Money Raised Industry Lead Investor
May 3, 2004 DivX
Series C $7M Consumer Electronics
Jul 12, 2001 Ness Display Corp
Series B $15M Hardware

Employee Profiles

Number of Employee Profiles
4
Springboard-Harper has 4 current employee profiles, including Employee Tan Chow Boon
Employee
Employee
Executive
Employee

Exits

Springboard-Harper has had 1 exits. Springboard-Harper most notable exits include DivX

Date Company Name Exit Type Industry
Oct 22, 2006 DivX M&A Consumer Electronics Detail