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DigFin VOXFintech VC | Herston Powers, 1982 Ventures | DigFin VOX Ep. 67Herston Powers is co-founder and partner at 1982 Ventures, a Singapore-based venture capital firm that focuses on fintech.Herston says now is a great time for seed investing into new fintech companies in Southeast Asia. He is backing the next wave of founders, many coming out of the region's giant e-commerce businesses.He discusses what sectors of fintech are attractive, the state of fund-raising in today's tough macro environment, and the future of IPO opportunities.Timecodes:0:00 - Herston Powers, 1982 Ventures1:03 - Founding a VC company focused on fintech5:15...2023-10-0331 min
BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)Herston Powers: Southeast Asia Fintech Supercycle, Launching a VC Fund & Mutual Respect - E223Herston is a Co-founder and Managing Partner at 1982 Ventures. As one of the most active fintech investors in Southeast Asia, he has led and executed notable investments across Southeast Asia and South Asia. Prior to founding 1982 Ventures, he was a Principal at tryb Group in Singapore and created and executed their early stage investment strategy.
Before entering the private equity and venture capital industry, Herston was a banker at The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) with nearly a decade of global financial services experience. He spent 5 years in Hong Kong covering the China market and bu...2022-12-1540 min
Ask an Investor PodcastHerston Powers - How to successfully Invest in Fintech - Southeast Asia's Largest/hottest VC OpportunitiesHave an investment question for Herston? Join his investor community room on Quidroom! Interact with Herston and stay updated on his content.https://www.quidroom.com/referral/386OP----In this episode, investors get their questions answered on why Southeast Asia is the best place to be for investing in fintech companies by Quidroom user, Herston Powers.Herston Power is Managing Partner and Co-founder of 1982 Ventures, Southeast Asia's most active VC funds. 1982 Ventures is the leading seed fund investing in fintech startups in Southeast Asia. 1982 Ventures portfolio includes Southeast Asian Open...2022-05-1735 min
The Masters Of Cashflow#37: Herston Powers, 1982 Ventures - From "Outsiders" To The Most Active SEA Fintech Investor and How To Build an Undeniable PortfolioHerston is a Managing Partner at 1982 Ventures. He is responsible for setting the strategy and direction of 1982 Ventures. He is active in investments, portfolio management, and investor relations.
Prior to founding 1982 Ventures, he was a Principal at tryb Group in Singapore and created and executed their early-stage investment strategy. He led investments into Alami, a leading Indonesian Islamic Finance Platform, Gradana, a pioneer in Proptech in Indonesia, and managed the investment into Maria Health, a Philippines-based insurtech. Additionally, Herston managed tryb’s growth equity investment (Chinsay) which led to a new senior management team based in Singapore and...2022-01-2750 min
Space TalksSpace Talks - Southeast Asia Fintech with 1982 Ventures [Part 1]Space Executive Group CEO and Managing Partner Marek Danyluk recently caught up with Scott Krivokopich and Herston Elton Powers, Co-Founders and Managing Partners of 1982 Ventures to discuss Southeast Asia Fintech.1982 Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage fintech startups in Southeast Asia. 1982 Ventures has sourced, led, and executed investments in the most exclusive rounds in early-stage VC.This four-part podcast covers a background to 1982 Ventures and the Fintech market in Southeast Asia, 1982 Ventures investment strategy, current hiring trends in Southeast Asia and an overview of 1982 Ventures portfolio companies....2021-10-2609 min
Space TalksSpace Talks - Southeast Asia Fintech with 1982 Ventures [Part 2]Space Executive Group CEO and Managing Partner Marek Danyluk recently caught up with Scott Krivokopich and Herston Elton Powers, Co-Founders and Managing Partners of 1982 Ventures to discuss Southeast Asia Fintech.1982 Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage fintech startups in Southeast Asia. 1982 Ventures has sourced, led, and executed investments in the most exclusive rounds in early-stage VC.This four-part podcast covers a background to 1982 Ventures and the Fintech market in Southeast Asia, 1982 Ventures investment strategy, current hiring trends in Southeast Asia and an overview of 1982 Ventures portfolio companies....2021-10-2608 min
Space TalksSpace Talks - Southeast Asia Fintech with 1982 Ventures [Part 3]Space Executive Group CEO and Managing Partner Marek Danyluk recently caught up with Scott Krivokopich and Herston Elton Powers, Co-Founders and Managing Partners of 1982 Ventures to discuss Southeast Asia Fintech.1982 Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage fintech startups in Southeast Asia. 1982 Ventures has sourced, led, and executed investments in the most exclusive rounds in early-stage VC.This four-part podcast covers a background to 1982 Ventures and the Fintech market in Southeast Asia, 1982 Ventures investment strategy, current hiring trends in Southeast Asia and an overview of 1982 Ventures portfolio companies....2021-10-2616 min
Space TalksSpace Talks - Southeast Asia Fintech with 1982 Ventures [Part 4]Space Executive Group CEO and Managing Partner Marek Danyluk recently caught up with Scott Krivokopich and Herston Elton Powers, Co-Founders and Managing Partners of 1982 Ventures to discuss Southeast Asia Fintech.1982 Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage fintech startups in Southeast Asia. 1982 Ventures has sourced, led, and executed investments in the most exclusive rounds in early-stage VC.This four-part podcast covers a background to 1982 Ventures and the Fintech market in Southeast Asia, 1982 Ventures investment strategy, current hiring trends in Southeast Asia and an overview of 1982 Ventures portfolio companies....2021-10-2506 min
Geeks Of The Valley#52: The Fund that is Investing in the Plaid, Stripe and Klarna of Southeast Asia with 1982's Herston Elton PowersHerston is a Managing Partner of 1982 Ventures – the leading seed fund focused on fintech in Southeast Asia. He is responsible for setting the strategy and direction of 1982 Ventures. He is active in investments, portfolio management and investor relations. He has sourced and led investments into Brick, Fundiin, Homebase, Go Zayaan and Wagely.
Prior to founding 1982 Ventures, he was a Principal at tryb Group in Singapore and created and executed their early stage investment strategy. He led investments into Alami, a leading Indonesian Islamic Finance Platform, Gradana, a pioneer in Proptech in Indonesia and managed the investment into Ma...2021-06-2123 min