MassMutual Ventures Southeast Asia plans to invest in up to 15 early-stage enterprise software, digital health, fintech and insurtech companies in the next three years.

MassMutual Ventures, the strategic investment vehicle for US-headquartered insurance firm Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, formed a $50m fund yesterday to invest in Southeast Asia-based startups.

Singapore-based MassMutual Ventures Southeast Asia is expected to invest in between 10 and 15 companies in the next three years, participating in series A and B stage rounds for developers of enterprise software, digital health, financial and insurance technology.

In addition to investing, the subsidiary will also assist existing MassMutual Ventures portfolio companies in entering…

Robert Lavine

Robert Lavine is special features editor for Global Venturing.