Iterative

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Iterative invests in all startups at all stages (from concept to millions in revenue) across all industries in Southeast Asia. They focus on backing 'world-changing companies of tomorrow' by supporting founders working on important problems with evidence of market validation and founder capability.

Check Size

$150K - $500K

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth

Focus Areas

Other, Ai Ml, Enterprise Saas

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Investment Thesis

Iterative believes that the best way to support founders and increase the GDP of Southeast Asia is through a founder-led community approach. They view their 12-week program as more than capital deployment—it’s structured guidance from experienced founders who have built successful companies. Their core philosophy is that founders improve startups more effectively than money alone, and that participation in their program will increase a company’s average outcome by more than 11% (the threshold needed to justify dilution).

What Sets Them Apart

All General and Visiting Partners are experienced founders—'no exceptions'—rather than career investors
Weekly 1:1 office hours with lead partners as the core program component, focusing on 5-7% weekly growth targets
Full investment amount transferred immediately upon admission with no milestones, clawbacks, or program fees
Industry and stage agnostic—invest from idea-stage to companies with millions in revenue
In-person 3-day orientation in Bali followed by fully remote 12-week program
Post-program community of 200+ founders who continue supporting each other indefinitely
No consensus required for investment decisions—only one GP needs to decide to invest
Founder concierge service making 300+ investor introductions per batch