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Surge
AddedFeb 16, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Surge

Surge

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Surge, a Sequoia-backed program, supercharges startups in India and Southeast Asia with seed capital, workshops, and mentorship.

Location
Singapore, Singapore, SG
Founded
2019
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Surge is a Sequoia-backed startup program focused on early-stage companies in India and Southeast Asia. The platform offers seed funding of $1-2 million, along with company-building workshops, global immersion trips, and mentorship. Surge's program runs from October to February, culminating in the Bay Area, providing founders with full-stack support and access to a global community of entrepreneurs.

Notable portfolio companies include Attentive, Dyte, Hashnode, and LambdaTest. Surge's investment philosophy centers on identifying and nurturing outliers who have unique perspectives on the world. The program offers a comprehensive support system, including access to eminent tech leaders, insights, and a network of over 300 founders across various sectors, giving participants a significant advantage in their early stages of growth.

Surge - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments43
Current Portfolio Count25
Total Portfolio Exits3

Top Investment Stages

Seed26 (60.5%)
Series A10 (23.3%)
Pre-Seed6 (14.0%)
Series B1 (2.3%)

Stage Mix

Seed 60%Series A 23%Pre-Seed 14%Series B 2%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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Surge - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
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NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services