Forge Ventures: Investing in Southeast Asia’s Builders of Tomorrow

Forge Ventures: Investing in Southeast Asia’s Builders of Tomorrow

  • October 17, 2025

In the fast-growing world of venture capital, the Philippines is steadily becoming home to a new generation of investors shaping how ideas turn into impactful businesses. Among them is Ysabel Chua, Vice President at Singapore-based Forge Ventures, a firm that has been quietly

Factorem: Singapore’s AI Bridge Between Designers and Manufacturers

Factorem: Singapore’s AI Bridge Between Designers and Manufacturers

  • October 17, 2025

In the global race toward faster, smarter manufacturing, a quiet revolution is underway in Singapore. Two founders, Hardik Dobariya and Alexandra Zhang, are reimagining how companies source custom-made parts. Their startup, Factorem, launched in 2020, has built an on-demand manufacturing platform powered by