- Private market research and data initiative aimed at strengthening Singapore’s positioning as a premier capital-raising hub for high-growth enterprises across Asia
- Initial focus on emerging sectors and new economy companies
- Leverages Smartkarma’s strong industry collaborations, distribution and technology to ensure reliable, high-quality coverage for all global investors
SINGAPORE, 13 November 2025 – Smartkarma, the global investment intelligence platform, announces the launch of pvtIQ, an independent research and data provider on Asian private markets.
This initiative aims to bring intelligence on an important asset class with credible data and information, strengthening Singapore’s positioning as a premier capital-raising hub and in support of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP).
pvtIQ will initially focus on delivering intelligence on emerging sectors and new economy companies — including financial services, consumer, and technology — providing investors with high-quality research and data for investment decisions.
Further, pvtIQ will leverage Smartkarma’s strong industry collaborations, including with the Singapore Venture and Private Capital Association (SVCA), SVCA members and the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Smartkarma’s technology and distribution will ensure pvtIQ is able to deliver democratized access to high-quality research and data for all global investors.
According to industry estimates, over $74 billion in technology investments have been made in Southeast Asia since 2014, but exit proceeds amounted to under $23 billion. pvtIQ aims to strengthen private market capital solutions — providing companies with a clear pathway from private fundraising to public listing, by enhancing transparency, visibility and deepening engagements.
SVCA, in a statement, said: “A stronger mid-stage private and pre-IPO research ecosystem will enable a broader range of investors to evaluate and monitor a broader range of potential SGX listed companies and complement the other initiatives in motion. We look forward to engaging with Smartkarma to re-energize the ecosystem.”
Chan Kum Kong, MD, Head of Capital Market Development, SGX Group said: “Research connects companies with capital by making their value proposition clear, credible, and visible. At the same time, it helps investors make informed decisions and gives enterprises the exposure they need to grow.”
“Through pvtIQ, we hope to extend reliable, high-quality coverage of Asia’s private companies and sectors to global investors. This reflects Smartkarma’s endeavour to provide investors with greater intelligence and transparency into Asian private markets, while ensuring alignment with Singapore’s broader capital markets development agenda,“ said Pranav Rao, Smartkarma’s Head of Research and Content Strategy.
More information is available at pvtiq.com.
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Smartkarma’s AI-augmented platform empowers strategic decision-making through real-time actionable insight, premium data analytics, and direct connectivity to top-ranked investment analysts. Smartkarma empowers global investors who want to access market-moving, differentiated intelligence; corporates who need to maximise their outreach; and analysts who wish to reach global investors with their research and data services. In 2021, Smartkarma received the Knowledge Enterprise Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards. Smartkarma is backed by notable investors including the Singapore Exchange (SGX), Peak XV, Wavemaker Partners, Jungle Ventures, and Enterprise Singapore. Learn more at smartkarma.com.
