One Team looks to acquire and scale SMEs in Southeast Asia by creating a super ecosystem of cash-flow-positive businesses in evergreen industries through digitisation, operational improvements, and strategic financing.
Problem
- Succession crisis in SMEs: Over 40% of SME leaders in Singapore are nearing retirement with no clear successors in place.
- Talent gap: Younger generations are opting for white-collar careers, leaving family-owned businesses without a new generation to take over.
- Economic risk: SMEs make up over 48% of Singapore’s GDP and support 1.6 million jobs. Without proper succession or modernisation, this creates major risks for the economy and opens a market opportunity for consolidation.
Solution
- SME ecosystem building: One Team acquires and connects SMEs in vital yet overlooked industries, creating a unified ecosystem that benefits from shared tech infrastructure, digital tools, and modern business practices.
- Operational and financial optimisation: By optimising operations, consolidating sales, and implementing advanced financial strategies, One Team ensures sustainable value creation and long-term profitability.
- Employee ownership culture: By offering equity ownership to employees, One Team fosters stronger engagement, innovation, and long-term alignment across its businesses.
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Type
Focus Area
Enterprise and Sustainability
Capital Raised (US$)
1M to 5M
Operational HQ
Singapore
SECTOR
Finance & Insurance
status
Current
founders
Kevin Boo, Matthew Pay
partnered
2024
exited
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