Beansprout.net

About Beansprout.net

Beansprout is a Singapore-based financial technology company operating an investment advisory platform tailored for retail investors in Singapore. The company was founded in 2021 by Gerald Wong, who also serves as the CEO. Wong's background includes over 13 years in investment advisory, notably as the Head of Singapore Securities Research at Credit Suisse, where he was a top-ranked research analyst by Institutional Investor for five consecutive years (2016-2020). This experience in institutional research directly informs Beansprout's mission to make high-quality investment knowledge accessible to individual investors, aiming to help them achieve financial wellness.

The firm's core business revolves around providing clear, concise, and actionable financial insights to help users make informed investment decisions in minutes. The platform is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Beansprout addresses the common difficulties retail investors face, such as the time-consuming nature of research and uncertainty in outcomes, by combining expert knowledge with technology. The business generates revenue through a venture capital-backed model, having secured a seed round in December 2021 from investors including Anthony Chen, Aralia Capital, and NTUitive.

Beansprout's service is delivered primarily through its website, growbeansprout.com, and a free newsletter. The platform offers a range of tools and content specifically for the Singaporean market, including calculators for CPF T-bills, interest rate projections for Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB), and analysis of the best local REITs and high-dividend stocks. It also provides educational content, market updates, and comparisons of brokerage platforms, empowering users to invest their cash, CPF, or SRS funds more effectively. The technical side of the platform is led by Co-founder and Technical Lead Cheong Jie Wei, an experienced full-stack developer with a background at GovTech and StashAway.