The Rainmakers, a pioneering fractional property investment platform, has received strategic investment from 1337 Ventures, via its latest fund, 1337 Capital 1. This partnership marks the beginning of an exciting journey in the world of real estate investing by enabling a more accessible and inclusive approach to real estate investment in Southeast Asia
Founded by Kelv Gan, a seasoned investment banker with over a decade of experience, The Rainmakers is a PropTech platform dedicated to transforming the real estate investment landscape. Kelv Gan, expressed his vision for the platform, saying: “Our mission is to democratize property investment and make it accessible to everyone, regardless of financial capacity. We’re thrilled to partner with 1337 Ventures to scale our operations and bring our platform to more users across Southeast Asia.”
The Rainmakers’ platform empowers individuals to invest in carefully selected real estate properties with a minimum investment of just RM500. By fractionalizing property ownership, The Rainmakers aims to ease the financial burden for investors, offering a transparent and accessible marketplace for real estate opportunities across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and beyond.
According to the latest statistics, homeownership in Malaysia remains a pressing issue. Data reveals 40% of first-time buyers expressed difficulty achieving homeownership. With the impact of inflation, high living costs, and rising interest rates, many Malaysians are finding it increasingly difficult to enter the property market. “We’re not just investing in technology; we’re investing in people and their futures,” said Bikesh Lakhmichand, CEO and Founding Partner of 1337 Ventures. “By lowering the barrier to property ownership, the Rainmakers are enabling more Southeast Asians to build wealth and secure their financial futures.”
The 1337 Capital 1 is a sector-agnostic fund focused on seed-stage startups across various industries, boasting a total capital pool of RM 15 million. Designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, this fund is backed by seasoned industry professionals like the former COO of JobStreet, Suresh Thiru and successful founders who have achieved significant milestones.Â
As of January 2025, The Rainmakers has successfully completed two property investments on its platform, delivering an average return of 8% to investors within its first year of operation. With over RM100,000 in rental income already paid out, The Rainmakers is rapidly establishing itself as a trusted fractional real estate investment platform in Malaysia.
As 1337 Ventures supports visionary startups, we invite founders to pitch their ideas. With the launch of the 1337 Capital 1, we offer funding and strategic guidance for early-stage companies. If you’re ready to disrupt the market, we want to hear from you! Book a spot to pitch to us at Pitch Tuesday, https://1337.ventures/pitch-tuesday
