KUALA LUMPUR, Cambrian Fund, backed by the founders of ViTrox Corp Bhd, has made its first investment in Nvsion Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian startup specialising in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven automated optical inspection (AOI) solutions. In a statement, Nvsion announced it has closed a multi-million ringgit funding round with Cambrian Fund as the sole investor.
The Cambrian Fund also lists Khazanah Nasional Bhd as its investor through its RM1 billion Dana Impak.
Launched in July, Cambrian Fund was established by Penang-based ViTrox’s founders in partnership with regional SME-focused private equity firm Southern Capital Group. The fund is managed by Southern Capital and also counts Khazanah Nasional Bhd as an investor via its RM1 billion Dana Impak programme.
Nvsion develops advanced AOI solutions designed to deliver high precision, better quality control, and improved efficiency for the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sectors. The company also sees opportunities in advanced electronics, automotive, and medical device manufacturing. Its proprietary Synthia Vision AI Platform combines AI with rule-based algorithms to power high-speed industrial applications.
The fresh capital will be used to scale Nvsion’s growth in product development, talent recruitment, and customer expansion. “Securing this first round of funding is a defining milestone for Nvsion,” said managing director and founder Jeffrey Chung. “With Cambrian Fund’s support, we are confident in delivering stronger innovation, expanding our global customer base, and contributing to Malaysia’s role in advanced manufacturing.”
Southern Capital CEO Kenneth Tan added that Nvsion’s software-first approach to machine vision is well-positioned to drive impact in the fast-growing Industrial 4.0 space. “We are confident in their potential to scale into a market leader and look forward to supporting their journey,” he said.
