Meet The Team
Founder & Managing Partner
Jonathan LIM
With over 20 years of public sector experience at the Singapore Economic Development Board and Enterprise Singapore, Jonathan brings a wealth of international experience in scaling >600 startups and fostering >100 joint innovation with more than 40 countries like China, Japan, Israel and Europe through an initiative called the Global Innovation Alliance. As Singapore's founding representative in EUREKA Network, the largest public network for international cooperation in R&D and innovation, Jonathan has played a pivotal role in global tech collaboration. In Singapore, Jonathan has been at the forefront of developing the country's vibrant startup and innovation ecosystem.
Jonathan has also been a key figure in establishing the Singapore Institute of Technology, the nation's fifth public university. He has over 15 years of experience in advancing the education sector and has successfully attracted top foreign universities to establish campuses in Singapore.
Technology Partner
Professor LIM Ser Yong
Prof. Lim Ser Yong is a Senior Fellow at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and a Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology. With a distinguished 25-year career at the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), including 15 years as its Executive Director, Prof. Lim has established strong collaboration with the manufacturing industry, working with more than 2,000 companies in joint projects, making significant contributions to the manufacturing sector in Singapore.
He also served as an advisor to the Urban Solutions and Sustainability Programme Office, fostering industry engagement in urban and sustainability solutions. Additionally, Prof. Lim was seconded to the R&D Division of the Ministry of National Development, where he played a key role in formulating and translating national-level R&D strategies, policies, and initiatives to support the Ministry's strategic priorities.
Partner
Nicholas HONG
Nicholas brings executive management experience in Southeast Asia and over a decade of expertise in business development and advisory roles for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises. He has successfully scaled four early-stage businesses to operational sustainability and expansion within the region.
Nicholas excels in setting up and managing new business units, projects, and product lines. He is also highly skilled in developing B2B and B2G collaborations and managing complex engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
Venture Partner (China)
ZHOU Wei
Wei founded XNode in 2015 as the center of innovation in China and the pioneer private accelerator building an ecosystem of innovation. He is also an active investor in a number of technology companies. Between 2000-2004, he was with Roland Berger and then joined Vision Real Estate Investment, Jade Invest. He founded Belgravia Capital, which resulted in a successful exit to a public Japanese company. From 2011 to 2015, Wei Zhou has been on the board of EO.
Venture Partner (Japan & Korea)
Fabian TAN
Fabian Tan is the Founder and Director of Asia Bridge Connections, which supports the investment and innovation flows between Singapore, Japan, Korea and other key markets.
Over the past 15 years, Fabian has worked closely with leading Japanese and Korean corporations to support their investment plans in Singapore and the region. In addition, he has also worked closely with Japanese and Korean partners to drive the internationlisation of Singaporean companies.
He is also active in engaging corporate venture capital, private equity and leading unicorns from Japan, Korea and Singapore, advising them on strategy and business growth.
Venture Partner
Denes BAN
Denes is a seasoned advisor to some of the world’s most renowned family offices, financial institutions, and corporations, specializing in venture investing, alternatives, and impact investments. With 20 years of experience, he has built extensive single-family office networks globally.
Denes developed a Fundraising Masterclass and a proprietary Fundraisability Score to help companies succeed in fundraising. He has lectured at prestigious universities such as Harvard and Cambridge, and advises VCs, accelerators, and governments. He is featured in top publications like TechCrunch, Wired, and Forbes, and sits on the Advisory Board of Cambridge University’s Innovation for Impact and Lifestyles Magazine.
Venture Partner
LAU Chi Hin
Chi Hin has over 20 years of investment banking and private equity experience. He has worked on direct investments in a range of industries across the Asia Pacific region and has deep experience with deal structuring. He has also served as non‐executive director on the boards of investee companies in manufacturing, property, software and other business sectors.
Chi Hin began his career as an investment banker at J.P. Morgan in London where he was involved in executing M&A transactions and fundraisings in the European markets. He also previously managed US$1 bill private equity portfolio under General Enterprise Management Services. Chi Hin was also Director of General Oriental Investments in Hong Kong, a multibillion‐dollar family office.
Venture Partner
HO Kah Chuan
Kah Chuan is the founder of Go Global Gem and a seasoned professional in corporate secretarial, accounting, tax and incentives, immigration, HR, and business consulting. With over 18 years of exclusive experience in tax services as an accredited tax advisor with the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role.
Previously a Tax Director at a Big Four accounting firm for over a decade, Kah Chuan also worked at the Ministry of Finance, where he introduced key tax measures during Singapore's economic downturn in the early 2000s. His experience extends to the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, where he played a pivotal role in refining tax policies and establishing strong governmental networks.
Venture Partner
Mark LIM
Mark is a seasoned entrepreneur and aerospace engineer with over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and venture building. He has worked across a wide spectrum of industries and technologies, particularly focusing on additive manufacturing, IoT, mobility, and AI/ML. At NAMIC (National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster), Mark has been instrumental in advancing additive manufacturing technologies and fostering innovation through high-impact projects. His leadership and strategic vision have been crucial in establishing NAMIC as a leader in the additive manufacturing sector, collaborating with industry leaders and academic institutions to drive technological advancements and commercial applications.
Venture Partner
Takaki NAKAMURA
Takaki started his career at Sojitz, a general trading company, in 2011. He was in charge of over 50 projects and successfully closed 12 deals worth approximately 650 billion yen in infrastructure development and M&A projects in emerging countries such as Russia, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Vietnam, and Indonesia. In 2016, he joined the M&A Practice team of Accenture Strategy, where he supported PE funds and Japanese corporates in cross-border M&A as a Business Due Diligence advisor and PMI consultant. In 2019, Takaki joined Vertex Holdings, the largest VC firm in Southeast Asia, where he was involved in Fund of Funds investment, startup investments, and open innovation support for Japanese companies. In 2022, he co-founded Cross Capital, a VC FoF/Advisory firm aimed at facilitating cross-border collaboration and investments. He also co-founded and has been leading the Japan Southeast Asia Innovation Platform (JSIP), a business community in Singapore with over 40 member companies, mostly major corporations.
Venture Partner
Sean LOW
Sean is a seasoned professional with 24 years of deal sourcing and investment experience. He spent 17 years in the PE & Infrastructure department of GIC, where he oversaw GIC's investments in private equity, infrastructure, private debt, and venture capital across the US, Europe, and Asia, leading landmark deals in each region. Sean played a pivotal role in expanding GIC’s private debt program and was an active member of the GIC Credit Business group, contributing to the review of GIC’s overall credit investment strategy.
Sean began his career at the Singapore Economic Development Board, serving first as Assistant Head of the InfoComms & Media group and later as Director of the Chicago Centre. Currently, Sean chairs the Investment Committee at CFA Singapore and was elected Treasurer of Singapore's VC & PE Association in 2021.
Venture Partner
TONG Shu Lan
With more than 20 years of public-private experience in the food, hospitality, and healthcare industries, Shuh Lan currently serves as the CEO of a Japan-based hospitality company. In this role, she has successfully secured funding and strategic partnerships with investors from Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. Additionally, Shuh Lan acts as the Chief Finance & Strategic Advisor to a multi-chain comprehensive healthcare provider in Singapore, where she has played a crucial role in M&A activities and the development and launch of an iconic food, lifestyle, and wellness hub.
Previously, Shuh Lan spent more than 15 years at Singapore Economic Development Board and Enterprise Singapore. Her last role at Enterprise Singapore was overseeing the Food Services, Manufacturing, and Agritech industries where she established herself as a key figure with strong networks within the food industry.
Venture Partner
Thomas JENG
Thomas is General Manager, Singapore at Aspire, a fast-growing FinTech company providing finance solutions to startups, SMBs, investment firms, and the web3 community throughout the Asia-Pacific. Thomas leads the firm’s commercial teams driving expansion and growth.
Prior to joining Aspire, he held a variety of roles in the startup and venture capital space, including at a SaaS startup and international investment firm 500 Global.Thomas began his career in strategy consulting at firms such as Boston Consulting Group and Gartner. Thomas holds degrees from Georgetown University and the Yale School of Management.
Venture Partner
CHAN Eng Chye
Eng Chye is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience across multiple sectors. Since January 2023, he has been a Project Evaluator for the European Union Eureka Expert Community and Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD), contributing to international R&D and innovation initiatives.
Eng Chye spent more than 15 with the Singapore Israel Industrial R&D Foundation (SIIRD). He also held positions at both the Singapore Economic Development Board and Enterprise Singapore. For 5 years, Eng Chye was the Regional Manager at WARSTEINER Brauerei Haus Cramer KG. His extensive experience highlights his diverse skill set and his significant contributions to various industries and regions, especially with Israel and Europe.