Vectr Fintech Partners (VFP), a Hong Kong-based early-stage venture capital firm, has on Tuesday announced it has rebranded as OMVC, short for OM Venture Capital.
The firm said in a statement that the new identity reflects the asset manager’s expanding investment horizon and tech-forward approach to capture opportunities arising from next-generation innovation and changing dynamics in the venture capital market.
Drawing from more than a decade of experience nurturing visionary founders and growing Seed to Series A companies across North America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, OMVC targets monetizable breakthroughs in fintech, deep tech and climate tech.
“The strategic focus on these complementary sectors presents unique opportunities for us and our L.P.s,
“Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and quantum technology are spawning a plethora of new business models across industries, while creating ground-breaking approaches to some of the world’s most challenging problems,” said Mark Munoz, OMVC’s co-founder and managing partner.
Jason Best, OMVC’s co-founder and managing partner, said that as primarily business-to-business investors, the firm is thrilled that AI’s exponential growth is catalyzing demand for cutting-edge infrastructure solutions and transforming software business models in ways not seen since the emergence of cloud-computing.
“The cross-pollination of AI and stable coins, for instance, is revolutionizing treasury management, microinsurance and many other use cases,” he added.
With discipline, agility and collaboration as guiding principles, investment veterans Jason Best and Mark Munoz will continue to lead the rebranded firm with the vision of expanding both its human resources and technological capabilities.
Having already integrated proprietary technology into its deal sourcing and due diligence processes, OMVC is committed to further strengthening its technical toolkit to optimize goals-based portfolio construction, enhance portfolio company oversight and sustain alpha generation across market cycles.
Its strategic roadmap ensures the interests of limited partners, existing portfolio companies and their stakeholders, while positioning the firm to establish future funds that offer even greater diversification and long-term resilience.
“The launch of OMVC marks Vectr Venture’s success in building cross-border partnerships and cultivating specialty funds,” said Alan Chan, managing partner and co-founder of Vectr Ventures.
According to him, the team has demonstrated strong expertise and a track record in empowering entrepreneurs as well as the innovation ecosystems they participate in.
“I am thrilled at OMVC’s potential and what the future holds for our ongoing joint efforts,” added Chan, who is also serving as advisor to OMVC.
Along with the name change, OMVC debuts its logo and a distinct visual identity on its website.
The aesthetic illustrates the firm’s aspiration to be at the forefront of a future defined by technological progress, economic resilience and environmental stewardship.
OMVC is an early-stage venture capital firm targeting investment opportunities in fintech, deep tech, climate tech and where they intersect.
With presence in San Francisco, Honolulu, New York and Singapore, it deploys private capital across Seed to Series A companies and provides visionary founders with operating expertise, capital formation advisory and access to talent.
Founded by a former entrepreneur and a regulatory innovator, OMVC aims to create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies and the communities it operates in through integrating human-centric and tech-forward approaches.
Vectr is a global, sector-agnostic, early-stage venture studio based in Hong Kong.
It combines capital, creation and growth to deliver game-changing impact to teams ready to tackle global issues, transform industries and improve the lives of millions.
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