About Awesome Ventures
At Awesome Ventures, we operate at the inflection point where new technologies disrupt industries and forge entirely new markets.
We partner with visionary founders to accelerate transformative shifts in adoption across our core deep tech sectors.
Our Investment Philosophy
Driven by our mission to accelerate deep tech companies solving critical global challenges, Awesome Ventures believes true innovation stems from profound technical insight, resilient leadership, and audacious ambition. Our investment philosophy, designed to create enduring value, is built on these core tenets:
- ✓ Identifying Paradigm Shifts: We seek out foundational technologies and business models with the potential to create new markets or fundamentally reshape existing industries.
- ✓ Backing Visionary Teams: We partner with exceptional, diverse founding teams who possess the domain expertise, tenacity, and strategic foresight to build category-defining companies.
- ✓ Value-Driven Partnership: Beyond funding, we offer hands-on operational guidance, access to our strategic network, and a commitment to collaborative problem-solving.
- ✓ Long-Term Horizon: We understand that building transformative deep tech companies is a marathon, not a sprint. We are patient capital, committed to supporting our portfolio companies through their entire lifecycle.
What We Believe In
The core values that shape our investment philosophy guide us at Awesome Ventures. We believe that:
New Technologies Create New Opportunities
Technological innovation drives progress and opens up new opportunities for disruption and the emergence of new markets. At Awesome Ventures, we are constantly searching for cutting-edge technologies with the potential to transform industries and create new business models. We collaborate with passionate entrepreneurs who are dedicated to harnessing the power of technology to solve real-world problems and drive positive change.
Innovation Creates New Category Market Leaders
Creating new category market leaders requires innovation. We partner with entrepreneurs who are developing groundbreaking products and services that have the potential to disrupt existing markets or create entirely new ones. Our goal is to provide the necessary resources and support to bring their ideas to life and scale their businesses, enabling them to become market leaders in their respective categories.
Build Sustainable Businesses That Serve Society
We believe that businesses should be a force for good, and entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool for creating positive social and environmental impact. At Awesome Ventures, we collaborate with entrepreneurs who are committed to building sustainable businesses that serve society. We share values of integrity, transparency, and social responsibility. Together, we can contribute to creating a better world for all.
Our Founding Partner
YekSoon LOK
Founding Partner, Awesome Ventures
Operator turned Investor
YekSoon brings 25+ years of experience building and scaling technology ventures across Asia and the U.S., with a track record of successful exits and early investments in market-defining companies.
Before Awesome:
- Held key roles at SilkRoute Ventures (acquired by PCCW) and Reciprocal Inc. (SoftBank-backed, acquired by Microsoft), gaining firsthand experience in high-growth, venture-backed exits.
As an Investor:
- Successfully backed category leaders including 3PAR, RightNow Technologies, Twilio, RedHat, and Cloudflare through angel investments.
- Early in crypto with foundational positions in BTC, ETH, and Stellar (XLM).
- Leads Awesome Ventures' investments across ClimateTech, FinTech, MedTech, SpaceTech, and Enterprise Software.
As an Operator:
- COO of SSII Pte Ltd, driving digital transformation and accelerating deep tech growth.
- Spearheaded the incubation of 52 startups at the Shanghai-Lingang AI Lab (SLAILAB), collectively raising over CNY800M.
- Served as Strategic Advisor, transforming logistics operations for ventures in Asia.
Ecosystem Builder:
- Active mentor in Lean LaunchPad programs at leading Singaporean universities (NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD), guiding researchers and founders in translating innovation into scalable businesses.