Built by operators, for the messy middle.
We're a boutique B2B venture builder with decades of industrial operational experience. We partner selectively with researchers, founders, and innovators, staying hands-on from technical validation to first revenue. Together, we navigate the complex path from breakthrough technology to market-ready solutions.
Our mission
To bridge the gap between technology innovations and market success by partnering with founders through the grit of technical validation and early-stage growth.
At the heart of our approach is a guiding question:
"What can we do today to ensure our ventures
thrive in the real world?"
Everything we do- from our selective intake process to our hands-on support- is driven by a commitment to this single goal. We don't chase volume; we engineer success.
Meet the Blue InCube team
Our core team comprises serial entrepreneurs, industrial veterans, operational expertise and corporate innovators who have successfully built, and scaled complex B2B technology businesses globally.
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Goh Chew Lam
CL specialises in building industrial and deep tech startups. He mentors B2B startups in various sectors and consults on M&As in manufacturing and automation. An experienced entrepreneur, he successfully founded and exited an engineering company, bringing extensive industry knowledge.
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Peter Tan
Peter possesses over 30 years of experience in automation and robotics, specialising in multiple sectors including manufacturing and healthcare. Skilled in international business, he has established operations in China and managed markets across Asia, Europe, and the USA. Peter also has experience in M&As, and operational management in France and Hungary.
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Cynthia Mak
Cynthia Mak brings strategic vision and hands-on execution to industrial technology ventures. She has led go-to-market strategies across global markets, managed cross-functional teams, and co-founded a startup from concept to launch. Her unconventional career path has shaped her ability to identify overlooked opportunities and build practical pathways from innovation to commercial success. She now applies this expertise to breakthrough technologies in deep tech—connecting researchers, founders, and capital to build the industrial tech ecosystem.
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Markus Helms
Markus is a Singapore-based venture builder and investor with 30+ years of leadership in innovation, transformation and enterprise performance. He served as Global Account Executive in a large Professional Services firm and held senior Global Finance roles in Multinational Corporations. With a track record of driving profitable growth and leading complex initiatives across cultures, he now focuses on building and scaling deep-tech ventures globally.
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Tay Chee Bin
Chee Bin is an expert in the full lifecycle of major systems, from strategic conceptualisation to large-scale implementation. His extensive knowledge across science, technology, politics, and organisational management, combined with experience in operational support and HR, ensures a comprehensive and effective approach to complex projects.
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Backed by strong foundations
Blue InCube is proud to be supported by, and co-invest alongside, leading institutions (including Enterprise Singapore, SEEDS Capital, SG Growth Capital) dedicated to fostering high-impact technology and enterprise development in Singapore and the region.
Frequently asked questions, FAQ
What is 'venture building' at Blue InCube?
Our model is a strategic combination of Venture Investment and Deep Incubation. We are hands-on, which means we validate market-fit, de-risk the technology's commercial pathway, assemble the initial founding team, and provide the operational infrastructure needed to transition complex industrial IP from the lab to a scalable B2B enterprise.
How is Blue InCube's model different from a traditional VC or accelerator?
We are a boutique venture builder, not a large-scale accelerator. We do not work with batches of hundreds. We are deeply selective and function as true co-creators, embedding our industrial expertise and operational team directly into the venture to build the company alongside you—from day one.
What stage of technology (TRL) do you typically engage with?
We focus on breakthrough innovations that have demonstrated at least TRL 4-5 (Technology Readiness Level). This means we partner with technologies that have proof-of-concept ready for industrial validation and commercialisation pathway design, moving them towards market-ready.
My technology is outside the four sectors listed. Should I still apply?
Our core expertise is in Industrial Deep Tech, which includes Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, Material Science, and Quantum Computing. If your breakthrough technology directly impacts industrial efficiency, sustainability, or operational resilience, we encourage you to reach out for an evaluation.
Do you offer venture building services for SMEs looking to pivot?
Yes, we partner with SMEs in the industrial tech space that is looking at growth or turnaround.
