Guardian Venture

Your Strategic Partner
For Growth

We partner with entrepreneurs to drive business growth
and corporate structure with confidence.

How We Work

When we work with entrepreneurs, we start with the exit strategy in mind with our Scale, Growth, and Leap framework focusing on 3 goals.

Scaling revenue capability through sales
Growing the market share with tailored growth strategies
Exit with confidence through initial public offering, merger and acquisition, or management buyouts.

Who Are We

Guardian Ventures is a dynamic growth-focused firm dedicated to empowering businesses of all sizes to thrive in competitive markets. With expertise in strategy advisory, private equity, and growth hacking, Guardian Ventures delivers data-driven, ROI-focused campaigns powered by smart marketing and innovative solutions. As a Guinness World Record-holding growth hacker in 2023, the firm continues to scale its operations, investing in and incubating businesses across professional services, retail, and brands. With a flagship 10,000 sq ft office in Pavilion KL serving as the regional strategy hub, Guardian Ventures is driving expansion plans, including opening tech gadget retail stores, aesthetic clinics, and e-commerce distribution channels. Partnering with visionary leaders, Guardian Ventures is committed to fostering growth, innovation, and success.

Recent News

Forbes

How Asia’s Startup Community Is Evolving Quickly To America’s Economic Change

Much of the recent news cycle has pitted the United States vs. the rest of the world. Certainly, the imposition of significant tariffs on much of the world will have a deep and lasting effect on the global economy – and not in a good way.

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Entrepreneur

A Serial Startup Founder Shares His Tips On Growth Hacking

Raikk Chan is an entrepreneur, businessman and serial startup founder who believes that any small business can be grown successfully by way of growth hacking.

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The Star

MoU signing ceremony between Faire Development and its strategic partners

MoU signing ceremony between Faire Development and its strategic partners, marking a significant step toward future collaboration.FINDING a home that suits every stage of life – from playful toddlers to growing teens and ageing parents – is no easy task.

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CES 2025 @Las Vegas

Hong Kong’s Innovations Radiating Impact at CES 2025

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) marked a significant presence at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, the largest-ever delegation of 51 tech companies and institute at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilions captured the attention of industry leaders.

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As Seen On

Guardian Venture Capital

GV Venture Fund is a dynamic investment platform dedicated to empowering fast-growing businesses and pioneering innovative projects across diverse industries. With a strong focus on Pre-IPO investments and strategic collaborations in Southeast Asia, GV Fund drives growth through partnerships with leading experts in finance, capital, and M&A. From property investments and aesthetic clinic expansions to global partnerships and milestone celebrations, GV Fund exemplifies a commitment to creating impactful ventures while fostering connections between visionary leaders and emerging markets.

Guardian Venture Legal

Listing on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

Messrs PHANG THAM TEOH & CO (PTT) is a corporate-capital market focused boutique law firm nestled within the Mont Kiara enclave (HQ) and branches in Johor Bahru and Penang. We advise individual clientele including high-net-worth individuals to public listed companies/conglomerates.

Past Notable Involvements

Guardian Venture Finance

AI Accounting Tech & Education

LedgerBrains backs Guardian Venture as part of its portfolio, showcasing its commitment to supporting cutting-edge initiatives in AI and technology. The company drives innovation through collaborations like the upcoming "AI Lab" with Taylor's University, offering students hands-on experience in corporate AI projects. It also partners with Asia Pacific University (APU) for the FinTech Industry Forum 2024, bringing global AI leaders, innovators, and professionals together to explore advancements in financial technology. These efforts highlight LedgerBrains' role in connecting global expertise with local innovation and advancing AI-driven solutions in Malaysia's financial and technological sectors.

Tech Project In HKSTP

SmartLedgers Limited, a cutting-edge digital accounting platform, is proudly supported by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP). Operating within the dynamic HKSTP ecosystem, SmartLedgers leverages advanced technologies like blockchain, process automation, and big data analytics to revolutionize financial management for businesses. Through HKSTP’s incubation programs and access to funding platforms, SmartLedgers is empowered to innovate, grow, and deliver industry-wide insights, making it a key player in driving compliance, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across the financial landscape.

Guardian Venture SEA Fund

On top of our strategic value that we bring to entrepreneurs that we partnered with, we have launched our first fund with the goal to provide capital access to

businesses with potential to scale and exit.

Are you looking to scale or structure your exit?

How Can We Help

Corporate Restructure

Mergers and Acquisitions

Joint Venture Agreements

Initial Public Offerings (IPO)

Pre-listing Arrangements and Due Diligence

IPO Preliminary Due Diligence

Funding Support

Strategy Consulting

Business Modeling

Business Accounting

Corporate Finance

Access to Resources & Capital

funding support (pending)

We work with your sales team to optimize your sales processes to enhance efficiency and drive revenue growth.

Strategy Consulting

We challenge assumptions to design and deliver strategies that help improve profitability.

Corporate Finance

Together with your CFO or as your acting CFO, we combine deep financial and capital markets experience with advanced decision support capabilities and analytics to help drive sustainable value for all stakeholders.

Business Accounting

We work with your sales team to optimize your sales processes to enhance efficiency and drive revenue growth.

Business Modeling

Working with your team to review and reinvent existing business model using data-driven insights.

Exit Strategies

Our exit strategy expertise ensures seamless transitions and maximizes value realization for the founders and other key stakeholders whether it’s IPO, M&As, buyout or other exits.

Growth Strategies

Using our proven record holding growth framework, we will develop tailored growth strategies to help your businesses scale and maximize their market potential.

Branding Strategies

We create impactful branding strategies that resonate with your audience and strengthen your market position.

Access to Resources & Capital

We facilitate access to critical resources and capital to support business growth and operational excellence.

Meet The Team

Guardian Venture strategy and operational team work closely with our partners and portfolio companies to drive growth and profitability. We are a team of seasoned entrepreneurs and professionals who have built, owned, and managed businesses.

We believe in walking the talk! As an active partner to our portfolio companies, we bring to the table the effective combination of investment experience, industry knowledge, and operational expertise.

Core Members

Poh Soon

Fund Lead

500 Startups project lead with 10+ years in capital funds. Focused on blending innovation and proven strategies to scale revenue-generating ventures.

Raikk Chan

Founder, CEO

Series of startup founders and Guinness World Record Holder, specializing in growth strategies, investment opportunities, and exit strategies to drive success.

Chia How

Fund Legal Advisor

Corporate advisor specializing in IPOs, fintech, and litigation. Certified Blockchain Associate Developer. Partner at PTT & Co.

The Advisors & Partners

Finance Advisors

Steven Chong

Finance Advisors

Ledgerbrains Digital

Founders | Malaysia

Steven Chong is the Founder of LedgerBrains, an award-winning accounting tech startup, and Managing Partner of Morison LC PLT, a global professional practice. With leadership roles in the Malaysian Institute of Accountants and expertise in auditing, technology, and business growth, he is dedicated to transforming the accounting industry.

Bryan Chung

Finance Advisors

True Vine Capital Partners

Founders | Malaysia

Bryan Chung, Director of True Vine Capital Partners, brings over 20 years of experience in banking, corporate finance, and asset management. He specializes in fintech and deep tech investments across Southeast Asia, empowering startups through strategic funding and guiding them toward growth and success.

Allan Kong

Finance Advisors

Smartledgers Limited

Founder | Hong Kong

Director at UHY Advisory & Secretarial Knowledge Limited and founder of Smartledgers, an all-in-one digital accounting platform. Smartledgers integrates accounting tools with professional resources, offering tax-ready reports, cashflow tracking, and customized support. Currently incubated at HKSTP, driving innovation in digital finance solutions.

Legal Advisors

Chia How

Funds Legal Advisor

Phang Tham Teoh & Co

Partner | Malaysia

Chia How, Partner at Phang Tham Teoh & Co., specializes in corporate advisory, fintech, and litigation. His expertise includes IPOs, mergers, token launches, and security token offerings. He is a Certified Blockchain Associate Developer in Malaysia.

Cross Border Advisors

Elson Wang

Project Lead

Guardian Venture

BD Director | Malaysia

Elson Wang, Director of Business Development at Guardian Venture, drives strategic growth, partnerships, and scalable strategies for portfolio companies. With 10 years of experience in digital marketing and the education industry, he specializes in growth acceleration, operational scaling, and preparing companies for successful exits.

Kam Hong Shum

AI Tech Advisor

Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)

Director | Hong Kong

Kam Hong Shum, Director at ASTRI, is an expert in cryptosystems, privacy technologies, and machine learning with 25+ years of experience. He authored the HKMA White Paper on Credit Scoring and holds a PhD from Cambridge, driving innovation in applied research.

Ivan Lam

Tech Advisor

Ledgerbrains AI Consortium

Co-founder | Australia

Ivan Lam, Executive Director and Co-founder of LedgerBrains AI Consortium, drives responsible AI commercialization and indulogy at UNSW Business School.