Led · Series A · Aug 2025

Chocolate Finance is a Singapore-based fintech firm. It has raised $19.4m (US$15m) in a Series A+ funding round. The company received regulatory approval to start operations in Hong Kong. The funding round was led by Nikko Asset Management with participation from returning investors Peak XV, Prosus, Saison Capital and founder Walter de Oude. To mark the milestone, Chocolate Finance will launch a limited-time Double Referral Program from 22 July to 31 August offering increased rewards and exclusive limited-edition merchandise. The article does not provide additional details on the company’s core product or financial metrics.

Participated · Series B · Jan 2018

Founded in 2013, SmartHR offers a cloud-based suite that digitizes and centralizes HR workflows such as employee record management, onboarding, attendance, payroll, and government reporting. The platform also includes talent-management functions like performance reviews, employee surveys, placement simulations, and skill management, enabling data-driven personnel decisions. Its SmartHR Plus app store lets customers integrate specialized third-party services for deeper customization and secure data exchange. According to Deloitte Tohmatsu MIC Research Institute, SmartHR has held the No. 1 share of Japan’s labor-management cloud market for seven consecutive years. The company positions itself as a productivity enabler and advocate for more inclusive workplaces. Future growth initiatives include new product development, strategic partnerships, complementary M&A, and enhanced go-to-market execution, all supported by its new investor. Financial details such as revenue or user counts were not disclosed in the article.