Betatron Venture Group: Investing with the Exit in Mind Across Asia's B2B Frontier

Betatron Venture Group (BVG) is a Hong Kong-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in scalable B2B startups across Asia. Originally launched in 2016 as a startup accelerator, Betatron has since transitioned into a licensed venture fund manager, operating under Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The firm’s mission is to digitize Asia’s largest traditional industries through capital, expertise, and a deep cross-border network. With a disciplined focus on logistics, construction, fintech, and industrial software, Betatron actively backs founders who are building high-impact businesses ready for expansion and acquisition.

Core Investment Focus

Fund Structure and Capital

Betatron began as an accelerator program and, in 2022, evolved into a full-fledged fund manager with the launch of Betatron Fund IV (BVG IV). The fund secured a first close of US$15 million in May 2022 and is targeting a US$50 million final close. With three prior micro-funds under its belt, BVG IV represents the institutionalization of Betatron’s proven model. The fund is structured as a GP/LP vehicle, and Betatron holds a Type 9 license from Hong Kong’s SFC to manage external capital. It also participates in the Innovation and Technology Venture Fund (ITVF), a public-private co-investment scheme that doubles its firepower while offering a buy-back mechanism to enhance LP returns. In late 2024, Betatron’s credibility was further recognized when it was selected as one of four managers of a new HK$600 million (US$77 million) government-backed initiative to attract family office capital to startups.

Geographic Focus

While based in Hong Kong, Betatron is a pan-Asian investor with a firm emphasis on emerging markets. Its core investment geographies include Hong Kong and Singapore, both of which offer supportive regulatory environments, strong talent pools, and viable IPO markets. Beyond these hubs, Betatron actively invests across Southeast and South Asia, targeting countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The firm avoids mainland China due to regulatory complexity and slower exit dynamics, instead focusing on jurisdictions with active M&A ecosystems and openness to international capital. Startups backed by Betatron often operate across multiple Asian markets and are encouraged to establish legal or operational bases in Hong Kong or Singapore to take advantage of regional scale and exit pathways.

Sector Focus

Betatron’s portfolio is defined by its focus on digitizing large, traditional industries that are ripe for disruption. The fund specifically targets asset-light B2B technology companies that provide scalable solutions to entrenched inefficiencies. Key sectors include logistics and supply chain tech, construction technology (ConTech), industrial SaaS, fintech and B2B payments, healthtech, and maritime/shipping platforms. The common denominator is a clear opportunity for innovation in sectors where digital transformation is still in its early stages. Betatron also focuses on verticals where M&A activity is high, increasing the likelihood of successful exits. By avoiding consumer apps and capital-intensive models, the fund maximizes its exposure to ventures that can grow quickly with technology and attract strategic acquirers.

Investment Thesis

Betatron’s thesis is grounded in backing exit-oriented B2B startups that are building scalable, acquirable businesses. The firm targets early-stage companies with proven traction, strong unit economics, and a clear path to regional expansion. It favors founders who understand their eventual acquirers and structure their businesses accordingly—from go-to-market to technology stack. A typical Betatron company is not just high-growth, but also positioned in an industry where consolidation is underway and incumbents are seeking tech-driven innovation. The fund leads or co-leads Seed to Series A rounds with checks ranging from US$500K to US$2M, reserving capital for follow-ons. With a hands-on approach, Betatron supports its portfolio in enterprise sales, capital strategy, and market expansion, often guiding startups toward liquidity events such as M&A or IPO.

Sustainability & ESG

Betatron integrates environmental and social responsibility into its investment process. Since 2020, the firm has been carbon neutral, making it one of Asia’s early adopters of sustainable VC practices. ESG considerations are woven into due diligence, particularly around a company’s resilience to climate-related risks and governance practices. While financial return is the priority, Betatron believes that startups built with sustainability in mind are better long-term bets and more attractive to acquirers and growth-stage investors. This focus on climate adaptability, lean business models, and ethical governance aligns well with the increasing ESG scrutiny in both public and private markets.

Selected Portfolio Companies

• Phable (India) – Healthtech platform for chronic care management; raised US$25M Series B

• Truck Lagbe (Bangladesh) – Uber-style trucking marketplace; backed by IFC

• 24Seven (Pakistan) – Retail tech for digitizing kirana stores

• 91Squarefeet (India) – Construction-tech startup streamlining retail rollout

• Varadise (Hong Kong) – Digital twin software for construction site visualization

• Botsync (Singapore) – Robotics coordination platform for industrial automation

• Toku (Singapore) – Omnichannel cloud communications and CX solutions

• Freightify (Singapore) – SaaS platform for maritime freight management; raised US$12M Series A from Sequoia

• Baskit (Singapore) – Supply chain platform for wholesalers and distributors

• Capsl (Baash) – Mobile esports platform; acquired by Coda Payments

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If you’re building a B2B tech startup in logistics, construction, fintech, healthcare, or industrial SaaS—and you’re thinking about scale and exit from day one—Betatron should be on your radar. With a fund built to digitize Asia’s largest industries, and a track record of hands-on, cross-border support, Betatron backs founders ready to transform traditional sectors.

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