Hi, I'm Alex Feyler - Startup Stage Asia | Helping AI founders build venture-scale companies from Southeast Asia | Former Head of Ventures, Oxford (42 startups, $400M+ raised)
I am driven by the challenge of turning complex fundraising hurdles into actionable success stories. I thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments where I can build structures that empower founders to win.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Designed and scaled the Oxford pre-Seed accelerator program, supporting 42 startups in securing over $400 million in funding.
Building a specialized fundraising support system to empower 200 AI founders across the emerging Southeast Asian venture ecosystem.
Provides expert guidance on refining fundraising playbooks, pitch alignment, and LP engagement strategies for high-growth venture success.
🚀 Career trajectory
Institutional Foundation
Led venture strategy and accelerator design at the University of Oxford, establishing deep expertise in early-stage institutional support.
✦ Oxford
✦ Accelerator Design
Global Venture Operations
Expanded into international venture capital operations, focusing on fund manager research and LP fundraising in the European and Asian markets.
✦ LP Fundraising
✦ Global Reach
Strategic Mission
Currently focused on empowering the next wave of AI founders in Singapore through specialized fundraising education and ecosystem building.
✦ AI Founders
✦ SEA Market
💪🏻 Superpowers
Venture Architecture Specialist
Building robust operational frameworks for early-stage success
✦ Designed and scaled the Oxford pre-Seed accelerator program.
✦ Operationalized Techstars London launch with 94% NPS.
✦ Engineered comprehensive VC fund manager databases for LP research.
Fundraising Strategist
Optimizing capital pathways for high-growth AI ventures
✦ Supported over 160 successful fundraising rounds.
✦ Guided 42 startups to raise $400M+ from top-tier firms.
Ecosystem Navigator
Connecting cross-continental capital and founder talent
✦ Researching LP landscapes across Southeast Asia and Europe.
✦ Working with venture studios to create unique models that drive greater returns
✦ Synthesizing complex founder-investor market gaps.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships with regional VC funds to expand capital access for AI founders.
✦ Connecting with mission-aligned professionals to discuss the future of the Southeast Asian venture ecosystem.
✦ Identifying high-potential investment opportunities and co-investment networks through curated industry groups.
I can help with
✦ Providing expert guidance on refining fundraising playbooks for early-stage AI startups.
✦ Reviewing pitch strategies to ensure alignment with investor expectations and VC mandates.
✦ Sharing insights into fund manager research and effective LP engagement tactics.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with local industry leaders to deepen my understanding of Singapore's specific AI regulatory landscape.
✦ Finding collaborators to help curate educational events for founders in the pre-seed to seed space.
✦ Gaining introductions to experienced mentors who can contribute to founder-focused programming.