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| Momentum Works | |
|---|---|
| Name | Momentum Works |
| Type | Private |
| Industry | Investment, Consulting, Venture Capital, Technology |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Minette Navarre, Enrique Fernández |
| Headquarters | Singapore |
| Area served | Southeast Asia, Greater China, India |
| Products | Market entry advisory, Venture capital, Research, Strategy |
Momentum Works
Momentum Works is a private investment and advisory firm focused on technology-driven markets across Asia and Latin America. The firm provides market-entry research, corporate strategy, venture capital, and digital transformation services to multinationals, startups, and investors. Momentum Works operates at the intersection of consulting, private equity, and venture capital, advising clients on market expansion, partnership formation, and digital product scaling.
Momentum Works was founded in 2012 by Minette Navarre and Enrique Fernández with an initial focus on market intelligence and advisory services for technology companies expanding into Southeast Asia. Early projects involved clients from Silicon Valley, Greater China, and Europe seeking entry into Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, engaging with entities such as SoftBank-backed startups, Alibaba Group ecosystem companies, and Tencent-affiliated ventures. By 2015 the firm expanded into venture investing and corporate strategy, aligning with partners from Sequoia Capital-backed ecosystems and collaborating on projects connected to GIC (Singapore sovereign wealth fund)-related initiatives. Momentum Works' evolution mirrored regional investment trends noted alongside Temasek Holdings and KKR activities in Asia. The firm has since been involved in transactions and advisory mandates that referenced frameworks used by McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, and Boston Consulting Group consultants operating in the region.
Momentum Works operates a hybrid model combining advisory, research, and venture investing. The advisory arm delivers market-entry due diligence, competitive landscape analysis, and go-to-market strategy for clients including multinational corporations, family offices, and sovereign investors. Typical engagements draw on methodologies used by Deloitte, PwC, and Ernst & Young for commercial due diligence and risk assessment. On the investment side, Momentum Works provides seed and early-stage capital to digital startups, leveraging networks that intersect with 500 Startups, Y Combinator alumni, and regional accelerators such as Block71. The firm also offers corporate venture services for strategic partners seeking minority stakes or strategic alliances with portfolio companies, comparable to models used by Google Ventures and Intel Capital. Revenue streams include consulting fees, carried interest on successful exits, research subscriptions, and retainers for strategic partnerships.
Momentum Works has cultivated a diversified portfolio concentrated on fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and edtech ventures across Southeast Asia, Greater China, and Latin America. Investments have targeted startups with similarities to Grab, Gojek, Shopify, Stripe, and Khan Academy-like models adapted for local markets. The firm has participated in rounds alongside regional venture firms such as Alpha JWC Ventures, Gobi Partners, and Monk's Hill Ventures, and global investors including Accel Partners and Matrix Partners. Portfolio companies have pursued exits or follow-on funding involving corporate acquirers and strategic investors like Sea Group, ByteDance, and Rakuten. Momentum Works also manages proprietary thematic research that guides allocation across verticals influenced by regulatory shifts linked to institutions such as Monetary Authority of Singapore and central banks in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Momentum Works is privately held and governed by a small executive leadership team supported by advisory board members drawn from technology, finance, and academic institutions. Governance practices emphasize conflict-of-interest policies, investment committees, and compliance standards akin to private equity norms observed at firms like KKR and The Carlyle Group. The firm's leadership engages with external auditors and legal counsel from regional firms with experience handling cross-border transactions involving entities such as WongPartnership and multinational law firms servicing ASEAN-wide deals. Advisory board participants have backgrounds linked to institutions like National University of Singapore and corporate roles at Facebook and Microsoft.
Momentum Works maintains a footprint across Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, and select Greater China cities through strategic partnerships and local affiliates. The firm collaborates with incubators, accelerators, and corporate partners including organizations modeled after Startupbootcamp, Plug and Play Tech Center, and regional industry associations within ASEAN trade networks. Strategic alliances have included partnerships with payment providers, logistics networks, and telco partners similar to Telkom Indonesia and Singtel for pilot programs and distribution. Momentum Works also engages with development finance institutions and impact investors that mirror entities such as International Finance Corporation and Asian Development Bank for blended-finance initiatives.
Momentum Works’ social impact efforts focus on inclusive digital access, workforce upskilling, and supporting education technology projects that target underserved populations. Initiatives resemble programs run by foundations and NGOs such as Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Asia Foundation, and Teach For All in scaling edtech and livelihood platforms. The firm evaluates environmental, social, and governance criteria in investment decisions following frameworks influenced by United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and regional sustainability guidelines promoted by ASEAN bodies. Momentum Works has supported portfolio startups that implement carbon-reduction logistics, digital financial inclusion, and remote learning, aligning with sustainability practices observed among corporate partners like DBS Bank and HSBC in the region.
Category:Investment companies