Findicate: 2025 Vision, New Model & Upcoming Pitch Night

Dear Findicate angels,

As we enter a new phase of growth, we’re excited to share updates from our portfolio companies—each making strides in innovation and impact. Their progress is a testament to the power of early-stage investing and the incredible support of our community.

But that’s not all. Findicate is also evolving, and we are excited to share some exciting changes with you.

A Strategic Move

Our team has seen some changes in our personal and professional lives during the last few months (all good things!), which prompted us to think about how we can ensure the long-term success of our Findicate investment goals and community.

To ensure Findicate thrives in the long run, we’re implementing a strategic change in our model — one that fosters collaboration between angels and founders, enhances sustainability of operations, and strengthens our ability to support women-led companies. This is where we need your insights, participation, and continued engagement!

Here’s a video we’ve recorded that summarizes the upcoming changes and the reasons behind it.

In short: We invite you to play an active role in the Findicate investment process, either by leading or referring deals.

• Lead the Deal: Angels take charge of screening and inviting founders to a pitch call with members, writing a deal memo, and closing the investment. Companies should be aligned with the Findicate investment thesis (described below). The Findicate team will support you with deal evaluation guidance and templates along the way, but you’ll be the lead who runs the deal and makes the investment happen. You will earn all of the carry for this model.

• Refer the Deal: Angels submit deals aligned to our investment thesis through this Deal Referral Form for the Findicate team to screen and run the deal. You won’t earn carry for this model, but you’ll get to help the community have investment opportunities and grow together.

Your support has always been the driving force behind Findicate’s success. Now, let’s take the next step together—building a stronger, more impactful investing community.

With this new model, we hope to drive more community and founder engagement and hands-on learning. We are here to support you with resources, guidance, and direct access whenever needed. We’ll open space to discuss the new model on our next deal call, and feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any questions.

A strong investor network is key to Findicate’s growth, so we’d also love your help in introducing like-minded angels to our community. If you know someone who would be a great fit for our community, we’d love to hear from you - just drop any of us a message!

Thank you for being part of this journey! We’ll be covering more details in the upcoming deal call — join us 👇

Next Deal Call: 12th March ‘25

Join us for our next Findicate Member Call! This is an exclusive opportunity to hear a female founder pitch, connect with fellow investors, and discuss our new operating model. You should have received a calendar invite, but please reach out if you have not.

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM SGT
📍 Location: Virtual on Zoom 🔗 Link

Invest in the Future of Insurance with APFS

Invest in the Future of Insurance with APFS

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear the pitch from APFS, the fintech startup revolutionizing insurance accessibility in Southeast Asia. With a first-of-its-kind zero-cost installment model, APFS empowers millions of underinsured consumers to access essential coverage—without the burden of upfront payments.

Backed by a team of seasoned financial services veterans, APFS has already secured key partnerships, reached $360K annual revenue run rate in just 12 months, and is on track for 10x growth in the next 18 months. With a $27B market opportunity ahead, this is your chance to get in early and be part of an industry-shaping venture.

🚀 Why Invest?
✔️ Proven traction: 45K+ customers, $12M in originated installment value
✔️ Capital-efficient model with low credit loss and superior unit economics
✔️ Strong pipeline of major insurers and brokers in Southeast Asia
✔️ Scalable technology with embedded AI for risk profiling

🔹 APFS is raising $2M to scale to $3.6M ARR—positioning itself as the leading BNPL solution for insurance in SEA. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative journey.

📅 RSVP now to hear the APFS team pitch and explore this high-impact investment opportunity 👉 Link

Portco Updates

BusCaro

BusCaro has seen positive growth the last quarter. They grew their GMV in January’25 by 22% and are projecting to close the quarter with 33% growth in GMV. They locked in new partnerships worth $1.6M ARR with prominent local and international businesses, including Style Textile, Sapphire, Master Group of Companies, EY, and Citibank. They have also launched a parent app targeting parents of school-going children, while securing working capital facilities to continue growing the business. They have seen 12.75% improvement in margins, and their Karachi business unit has reached breakeven.

Advisor Update

We are thrilled to announce the addition of two distinguished advisors to the Findicate community: Raya Buensuceso and Pun "Twwo" Jaruthassanakul.

Raya Buensuceso brings a wealth of experience as the Managing Director at Kaya Founders, where she has been instrumental in nurturing and scaling startups in the Philippines. Her broad network of the regional startup ecosystem and commitment to empowering women-led ventures align perfectly with Findicate's mission to bridge the funding gap for women entrepreneurs.

Pun "Twwo" Jaruthassanakul serves as the Principal at Seedstars, focusing on early-stage investments in emerging markets. His expertise in identifying high-potential startups and providing strategic guidance will be invaluable to our community.

Please join us in welcoming Raya and Twwo to the Findicate family. We look forward to the exciting opportunities and growth their involvement will bring to our community.

International Womens’ Day

About Findicate

At Findicate, we invest in women-led startups and let the traction speak for itself. We are a community that provides resources in early funding, collective know-how, and regional network to help founders build impactful businesses that empower and enable the lives of women. 

Giving a voice to those that don’t fit the mold: https://www.findicate.co/

Cheers,
Findicate Team (Nat, Amrita, Jean, Meenal)