Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE)
Private Market refers to investments in privately-owned companies i.e., companies that are not publicly traded on the stock exchange.
As at 31 December 2025, there are 107 and 48 VC and PE corporations registered with the SC, respectively.
VC
PE
Provide funding to businesses in exchange for a percentage of ownership in the company i.e., equity.
Offer mentorship, connections, expertise and experience valuable to the company.
Expected return on investment is usually higher than public markets.
Small to large ticket size of investments, depending on funding stage.
May exert influence on decisions made within the MSME or MTC.
Invest in companies in pre-commercialisation stage up to the growth stage.
Invest in mature, established businesses looking to scale, restructure, or prepare for an acquisition or IPO.
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Venture Capital (VC)
Statistics: VC
Examples of the VC target industries:
- Wholesale and retail trade
- Other service activities
- Professional, scientific and technical activities
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Private Equity (PE)
Statistics: PE
Examples of the PE target industries:
- Technology services
- Manufacturing
- Financial and insurance/takaful activities
Note:
Figures are as at 2025.
Figures are as at 2025.
