July 2, 2025
Summit: 3:00—7:00 PM
Dinner: 7:15–9:30 PM
Raffles Sentosa Singapore
Dress Code: Business Smart Casual
(Ties not required for gentlemen)

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Overview Program Frontier Innovators Speakers

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Capital as a Catalyst – 
Beyond Wealth, Beyond Borders

As global systems undergo seismic shifts, from AI advancements to geopolitical uncertainty, Single Family Offices (SFOs) emerge as the architects of a new capital paradigm, deploying resources with agility, purpose and intergenerational foresight.

Impact Frontiers convenes the world’s most visionary family offices, and institutional investors, and disruptive innovators to confront a pivotal question: How can private capital leverage its agility, purpose, and cross-border influence to build resilient futures?

Hosted by Venturebeam and Venturewave, with strong support from the UAE embassy, this invitation-only summit will bridge MENA, Asia, and global capital to explore and empower:

• The New Capital Paradigm: Deploying capital with precision in volatile markets.
• Frontier Tech & Exponential Returns: AI, technological disruptions, and beyond.
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Co-investing across emerging corridors.
• Impact at Scale: Moving beyond ESG to measurable, high-conviction strategies.

With Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, as Guest of Honour, the summit will blend thought leadership, unfiltered dialogue, and actionable insights.

This is more than a summit – it’s a call-to-action for those who believe capital can be a force for enduring progress. At Venturebeam, we bridge connections, build trust, and create platforms for sharing knowledge that transform into growth and action. Together, we’ll translate insights into strategies, strategies into partnerships, and partnerships into measurable impact for a sustainable and equitable future.

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Program

2:40 PM
Registration opens
Doors will be closed at 3:05 PM for guests to be seated before the arrival of the President.

As the ballroom is either a short walk or a buggy ride from the hotel lobby, we kindly encourage all guests to proceed to the ballroom promptly. Guests are requested to be seated before the President arrives; this is a strictly closed-door environment.

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3:10 PM
Welcome address

Diana Kam
CEO, APAC, Venturebeam
Alan Foy
Chairman and Founder, Venturewave Group

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3:20–3:35 PM
Opening Remarks

Guest of Honour

Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam
President of the Republic of Singapore

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will set the tone for the summit, outlining Singapore’s vision as a nexus for mission-driven wealth, frontier innovation, and cross-border capital between MENA and Asia. He will address the evolving role of family offices in global innovation, sustainable wealth creation, and collaborative impact amid geopolitical and technological disruption, framing how private capital can drive systemic progress in this new era.

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3:35–4:05 PM
Coffee Break and Networking

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4:05–4:35 PM
Panel
MENA-Asia Cross-Border Corridors: Co-Investing with Non-Domestic Investors

As capital flows between MENA and Asia accelerate, this panel explores how family offices can navigate regulatory, cultural, and operational complexities to unlock high-growth opportunities. Experts will share their learnings and strategies on structuring co-investments where capital, talent, and technology move at varying speeds.

Speakers:
Anirudh A Damani
Director, Artha India Ventures Family Office

Alex Ma
Managing Principal, AO Holdings

Malcolm Leoi
Chief Representative, Singapore, Dubai Chamber of Commerce

Amos Garcia,
Senior Director, Asia Programming, Milken Institute
moderator

Cross-border Syndicates
For collaborative investing and deal structure tools, Venturebeam offers a syndication platform for all attendees.
Email info@venturebeam.com to gain access and learn more.

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4:35–5:05 PM
Fireside Chat
Impact Investing in Venture: Honest Discussions, Unfiltered Learnings & Real Measurables

A candid conversation between successful serial entrepreneur, visionary multi-fund venture investor and impact pioneer, Alan Foy, and investigative journalist Meghan Morris on what’s working and what’s marketing – with real-world wins, failures, and hard-earned lessons – in the impact VC space. With his unique track record of scaling ventures to global exits and now steering impact, Alan brings distinctive insights into what makes impact ventures scalable and exit-ready.

Alan Foy
Chairman and Founder of Venturewave Group

Meghan Morris,
Bureau Chief, Business Insider Singapore
moderator

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5:05–5:35 PM
Panel
The New Rules of Direct Investing: Risk Mitigation in a Volatile Era

As inflation, geopolitical shocks, and tech disruptions redefine markets, family offices face a stark question: How do you deploy capital with conviction when traditional playbooks fail? This panel unpacks how leading SFOs and institutional investors are rewriting the rules, from syndication models that withstand rate-cycle swings to due-diligence frameworks for asymmetric risks. Expect candid insights on turning volatility into advantage.

Sean Low
CEO & CIO Golden Vision Capital SFO

Xue Koh
Head of Investments, Black Kite Capital SFO

Joan Yao
General Partner, Kickstart Ventures (Globe Telecom)

Dr. Annie Koh,
Prof Emeritus of Finance (Practice), Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University
moderator

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5:35–6:05 PM
Panel
AI: Betting on 10x Frontier Tech

From generative AI to advanced computing, frontier technologies promise exponential returns, but only for those who can distinguish real breakthroughs from fleeting trends. This session explores how family offices can identify, assess, and scale frontier technologies with transformative potential – without falling for hype. Where are the next 10× value curves? Investors and operators share frameworks for spotting durable moats amid the hype.

Pachara (Pinn) Lawjindakul
Partner, Lightspeed Ventures

Terry Chou
Partner, Alpha Intelligence Capital

Dr. David Hardoon
Global AI enablement, Standard Chartered Bank

Dr. Ayesha Khanna,
Co-founder & CEO, Addo.ai
moderator

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6:05 PM
Closing Remarks

Diana Kam

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6:10–7:15 PM
Closing
Poolside Reception: Sunset Cocktails, Canapés & a Saxophone Performance

Transition from insights to connections with cocktails and canapés by the water – an elegant prelude to tonight’s dinner discussions.

Post-Summit Discussion Group
Continue today’s dialogue and be part of our future events.
Join Discussion

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7:15–9:30 PM
Impact & Innovation Dinner

The best partnerships begin with shared values and a shared meal.

As the sun sets over Sentosa, join us for an exclusive four-course dinner designed to foster meaningful dialogue and serendipitous connections. This evening celebrates the intersection of capital and conscience, blending refined hospitality with purpose-driven innovation.

Entrepreneur Panel
In conversation with:
Archireef
Vriko Yu, Co-founder & CEO
Alesca Life
Stuart Oda, Founder & CEO
InsightGenie
Vincent Choy, Co-founder & CBDO
Diana Kam
CEO, APAC, Venturebeam
moderator
Kevin Holliday
CEO, MENA, Venturebeam
moderator

For those interested in learning more about high-impact startups or similar opportunities, Venturebeam maintains a pre-vetted deal room with ongoing pipeline access.
Access vetted dealflow

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Frontier Innovators: High-Impact Startups Shaping the Future

Alesca Technologies

Sector: Agtech
Founder: Stuart Oda
HQ: Singapore
Website: www.alescalife.com

Alesca Technologies is an agritech company that deploys turnkey vertical farms and precision agriculture solutions to maximize farm productivity and efficiency. The company has developed the world’s most capital and energy efficient vertical farm, and their latest system is comparable in affordability and profitability to greenhouses in many countries. Alesca has launched projects for major real estate developers (Emaar, Aldar, Diamond Developers), hotel groups (St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, Le Royal Meridien, Shangri-La, Sofitel, JW Marriott, Jumeriah), and corporate partners (Saudi Aramco, Dubai Future Foundation, HICOM) across the Middle East, Japan, and China. They have also executed strategic partnerships to deploy over 1,000 vertical farms by 2030 and have been shortlisted to provide large-scale food security solutions for government entities in the GCC and South Asian regions. Alesca is a UAE Ministry of Economy 2023 and 2024 Future 100 company (agritech), PwC NetZero Future50 inductee (agritech), and Fortune Best Design recipient (AI-enabled plant imaging camera).

Archireef

Sector: Climate & Nature Tech
Co-Founder: Vriko Yu
HQ: Hong Kong & UAE
Website: archireef.co

Archireef is one of the world’s leaders in marine ecosystem restoration. Since its first deployment of proprietary Reef Tiles for coral restoration in late 2020, the company has expanded its products and services portfolio, and now operates as the only vertically integrated company in ocean-related nature risk management. Archireef’s clients include large organisations like Swire, Sino Group, AD Ports Group, and NEOM – all of which need Archireef to deliver their net gain strategies and to help them avoid environmental policy risk. Amongst others, Archireef is backed by Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, and the company is endorsed by the likes of the World Economic Forum.

Download the Archireef one-pager

InsightGenie

Sector: Fintech and Financial Inclusion
HQ: Singapore
Co-Founder: Vincent Choy
Website: https://insightgenie.ai/

At InsightGenie, we envision a world where better human insights create opportunities for more people. We believe InsightGenie can take us there by enabling populations overlooked by outdated models, not just in financial services and HR, but in diverse industries that need us most like education, healthcare and security. With teams in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam, InsightGenie offers a full suite of solutions, including comprehensive risk assessment, alternative credit scoring, fraud detection, eKYC, financial product aggregation and customer profiling. Our prediction engine uses multi-modal metrics—voice, video, and social—along with a customer’s data inputs to produce actionable insights and The Genie Score™. This allows businesses to predict behaviour to make better decisions and grow faster.

Download the InsightGenie one-pager

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Speakers

Alan Foy

Chairman and Founder
Venturewave Group

Alan Foy is the Chairman & Founder of Venturewave, a global impact investment group spanning VC, private equity, and property. He is also the executive chairman of Venturebeam, a capital platform scaling high-impact firms worldwide. A serial entrepreneur-turned-investor, Alan led the growth and sale of Blueface (to Comcast) and Star2Star (to Sangoma), and served as a Comcast Business executive. Prior to his leadership in technology, he orchestrated investments and exits at NCB Group (Investec) across private equity, banking, and institutional equities.
Recognised as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist and Paul Harris Fellow, he serves on boards for Endeavor Ireland, Trinity College Dublin’s Provost Council, and multiple portfolio companies like XOCEAN. Alan holds first-class degrees from Trinity College Dublin and executive credentials from Harvard Business School.

Alex Ma

Managing Principal
AO Holdings

Mr. Alex Ma is a veteran family office investor based in Singapore/Hong Kong. Previously he was based primarily in London. Mr. Ma is an experienced FO allocator with rich experience in direct investments (PE/VC) and manager selections (HF/PD/PE). He was on the steering committee of Manager Research SIG of CFA UK and was the grader of CFA Research Challenges in Asia. Mr. Ma graduated from Oxford University with MBA (Distinction) as a Said Foundation Scholar and from National University of Singapore with First Class Honour in Mathematics and Finance. He was the Adjunct Faculty at University College London and is currently teaching Masters and Executive Education courses at USTC and SMU.

Anirudh A. Damani

Director
Artha India Ventures Family Office

Anirudh A. Damani is a fourth-generation entrepreneur and second-generation investor from the esteemed Damani family. As Director of Artha India Ventures (AIV), the family office of Ashok Kumar Damani, he has led investments across sectors like FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, and 3D printing. Under his leadership, AIV has backed over 116 startups and managed assets exceeding $150 million through micro-VC funds. Notable wins include OYO (150x return), Purplle, Rapido, Exotel, and IconBuild, which reached a $2B valuation in just 2.5 years. Anirudh’s dual approach—balancing fixed-income investments with equity bets—has delivered strong, sustained returns. He is also a sought-after speaker, sharing insights at global forums like Campden Family Connect, ISB, and the Middle East Investment Summit. A graduate of Austin College, Anirudh’s passions span startup investing, cricket, and adventure sports, from skydiving to deep-sea diving.

Prof. Annie Koh

Professor Emeritus of Finance (Practice)
Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University

Professor Annie Koh is Professor Emeritus of Finance (Practice) at Singapore Management University. A sought-after speaker, moderator, and commentator, she chaired the Asian Bond Fund 2 supervisory committee (2005–2023) and currently serves on Singapore’s Customs Advisory Council and the Singapore Food Agency board. She is an independent director at AMTD IDEA Group, Mewah International, Prudential Assurance Singapore, and Yoma Strategic Holdings. She also advises private enterprises and family offices and sits on the board of EtonHouse Community Fund. In 2024, she joins the Advisory Council for the Center for Sustainable Finance & Private Wealth and an Advisor to Cyber Youth Singapore in 2025. A Fulbright scholar, Professor Koh earned her Ph.D. in International Finance from NYU Stern. Her national contributions have been recognized with multiple awards, including Singapore’s Public Administration Medals (2010, 2016), the Adult Education Prism Award (2017), and the Tripartite Alliance Award (2023).

Amos Garcia

Senior Director, Asia Programming
Milken Institute

Amos is a Senior Director within Milken Institute, based in Singapore. He leads events and programs in Asia, including the annual Asia Summit and Global Investors’ Symposium events, the Asia content for the Institute’s global events, and programmatic and thematic partnerships with regional institutions, including financial technology, food and agriculture, and aging. He is responsible for government affairs and engagement among countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining the Milken Institute, Amos was a researcher at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore. Amos studied international relations and economics at Calvin University in Michigan and completed his master’s in public policy with a specialization in economic policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.

Dr. Ayesha Khanna

Co-founder & CEO
Addo.ai

Dr. Ayesha Khanna is a globally recognized AI expert, entrepreneur, and CEO of Addo, helping businesses leverage AI for growth. With 20+ years in digital transformation, she advises Fortune 500 CEOs and serves on global boards, including Johnson Controls, NEOM Tonomus, and L’Oréal’s Scientific Advisory Board. A graduate of Harvard, Columbia, and the London School of Economics, she spent a decade on Wall Street advising on information analytics. A thought leader in AI, Dr. Khanna has been recognized as a groundbreaking entrepreneur by Forbes, named to Edelman’s Top 50 AI Creators (2025), and featured in Salesforce’s 16 AI Influencers to Know (2024). Committed to diversity in tech, she founded the charity 21C Girls, which taught thousands of students the basics of AI and coding in Singapore, and currently provides scholarships for mid-career women through her education company Amplify.

Dr. David Hardoon

Global Head of AI Enablement
Standard Chartered

David is the Global Head of AI Enablement for Standard Chartered.  An Executive with over 22 years of Data & AI experience in roles in senior management, start up, advisory, research, academia, investment and board. David led the development of the AI strategy for Monetary Authority of Singapore financial sector as well as driving efforts in promoting open cross-border data flows. David pioneered the regulator and central bank adoption of data science as well as establishment of the Fairness, Ethics, Accountability and Transparancy (FEAT) principles, first-of-a-kind guidelines for adopting Artificial Intelligence in the financial industry. David has extensive exposure and experience in both industry and academia and he has consistently applied advanced technology with an analytical mindset to shape and deliver new innovation.

Diana Kam

CEO APAC
Venturebeam

Diana is CEO of APAC and Singapore Markets Head of Exchange at Venturebeam. A former management consultant and Fortune 100 global executive, she made a strategic pivot to venture capital at her career peak, leveraging two decades of global leadership in M&A, corporate restructuring, and business transformation at Korn Ferry HayGroup, Intel, Otis, Carrier, TNT Express, and Raytheon. Her expertise in spin-offs, workforce and productivity optimization, and cross-functional strategic reviews across operations, sales, finance, and R&D has sharpened her ability to identify high-potential founders and scalable business models, now applied to VC investing worldwide. Diana earned her BA in Economics from the National University of Singapore and a Master’s in Applied Commerce with upper honors from the University of Melbourne. She also completed a sponsored executive education program at University of Virginia, Darden School of Business. With two decades of international experience across Melbourne, Shanghai, New York City, and Hartford, she returned to Singapore a few years ago, bringing a global perspective to her work.

Joan Yao

General Partner
Kickstart Ventures

Joan is a General Partner at Kickstart Ventures, the Philippines’ largest corporate venture capital firm. At Kickstart, Joan has led investments into companies such as Sprout, Kumu, Xendit, Edamama, and Pickup Coffee. She sits on the Boards of several companies, including TreeDots, RuralNet, SAM, and Mosaic. She has over 15 years’ experience investing in and supporting early-stage companies, both in the Philippines and abroad. Prior to Kickstart, she was Investment Manager for Southeast Asia at LGT Venture Philanthropy, a global impact investing firm headquartered in Europe. In 2015, she served as a Consultant to the Secretary of Trade and Industry of the Philippines, advising on policies and programs related to MSME development, tech startups, inclusive business, and social enterprise. Joan holds a B.S. in Management Engineering with a minor in English Literature, cum laude, from the Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines.

Kevin Holliday

CEO MENA
Venturebeam

Kevin is a purpose-driven investment and strategy leader with over 25 years of international experience across impact investing, business growth, and startup acceleration. Known for mobilising capital for mission-led ventures, he helps shape sustainable innovation ecosystems.
As former Managing Director of C3 (Companies Creating Change), Kevin led programmes supporting high-impact entrepreneurs across the Middle East and Africa, in collaboration with global corporates, venture capital firms, family offices, and government partners.
His career includes senior roles in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East with organisations such as AW Rostamani Group, OSN, and Euromoney Institutional Investor Plc. He is recognised for turning complex challenges into actionable strategies in fast-paced, high-growth environments. A thought leader in impact entrepreneurship and ecosystem development, Kevin is a Chartered Management Accountant and holds an MBA from Warwick Business School.

Malcolm Leoi

Chief Representative, Singapore
Dubai Chambers

Malcolm Leoi is Chief Representative – Singapore at Dubai Chambers. His specialisation is connecting the Singapore business community to international opportunities. In pursuit of this goal, he has held roles at organisations including the Irish Government, a commodities trading firm and a consulting company. He has a degree in business management from the Singapore Management University.

Meghan Morris

Bureau chief
Business Insider

Meghan Morris is Business Insider’s bureau chief in Singapore. She oversees business, lifestyle, and news coverage and leads the company’s local hiring and editorial strategy. Before moving to Singapore in 2024, Meghan worked as a senior correspondent with BI in New York and San Francisco, writing deeply reported business investigations. Meghan holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from Northwestern University and was a 2022-23 Knight-Bagehot Fellow at Columbia University. When she’s not writing, she’s an endurance multisport athlete and advanced scuba diver.

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner
Lightspeed Venture Partners

Pinn is a founding member of Lightspeed Southeast Asia, a global early-stage investment fund. Prior to Lightspeed, she was at Insignia Venture Partners and Tiger Global Management, where she focused on consumer and financial technology across SEA, India and China. She worked closely with Flipkart (sold to Walmart), Ola, Policybazaar, Hike, Games 24×7, Razorpay, Uxin (IPO exit). Pinn started her career as a management consultant at Bain & Company and also founded Grab’s motorcycle-on-demand in Bangkok, Thailand. Pinn graduated from Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania with a double degree in Psychology and Finance.

Sean Low

CEO, CIO
Golden Vision Capital (Singapore)

Sean Low, CFA is CEO and CIO of Golden Vision Capital (Singapore), a Single Family Office which has a Global Fund of funds and co-invest program and makes direct investments in Asia. Sean has 27 years of deal sourcing, investment experience, including 17 years in the PE & Infrastructure department of GIC, Singapore’s SWF. While in the PE CIO office of GIC, he helped expand GIC’s PE fund investment program, and also helped drive the growth of GIC’s private debt program through both direct deals and funds. Sean began his career in Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), after he received the EDB Scholarship in 1993. He served first as Assistant Head of InfoComms & Media group, and then as Director of Chicago Centre. Sean was the former senior advisor to Yangzijiang Financial Holdings, a listed asset manager in Singapore. He was also former chair of the Investment Committee at CFA Singapore, and was elected the Treasurer of Singapore’s VC & PE Association in 2021. He graduated from Trinity College, University of Cambridge with BA (1st Class Honours), MA and M Eng. (Honours). He completed National Service in Singapore as a commander of a Brigade Reconnaissance Team in the Singapore Army.

Stuart Oda

Founder & CEO
Alesca Technologies

Stuart Oda is an investment banker turned urban farmer with a passion for innovation and sustainability. In 2013, Stuart founded Alesca Technologies, an agritech company that deploys turnkey vertical farms and precision agriculture solutions to make food production more localized and data-driven. Stuart is a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, SDG Champion, and Global Innovator, and he is an alumni mentor of prestigious global innovation programs including Stanford StartX, Barclays Unreasonable Impact, Dubai Futures, and Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund. He has presented on the future of agritech at the TED World Theater in New York, Majlis Mohamed Bin Zayed Lectures in Abu Dhabi, and UN FAO headquarters in Rome. Stuart previously worked in the investment banking division at Merrill Lynch and the corporate development division at Dell Computers. Stuart received his B.A. in Political Science and Business Economics from UCLA.

Terry Chou

General Partner
Alpha Intelligence Capital

Terry is passionate about investing and helping entrepreneurs through their personal journeys. Her mission is to partner with founders to bring disruptive AI technologies to the market; she plays an integral role as a board member/observer of portfolio companies. At AIC, Terry has a successful track record leading advanced AI investments across regions with a focus on cybersecurity, FinTech and SaaS

Vincent Choy

Co-Founder & Chief Business Development Officer
InsightGenie

Vincent Choy is an accomplished entrepreneur and strategic advisor with over a decade of experience in fintech, digital transformation, and market expansion across Southeast Asia. He has led multi-country growth initiatives and supported transactions in regulated sectors including banking, payments, credit, and telecommunications. Vincent is currently the Co-Founder and CBDO of InsightGenie, a predictive AI platform that empowers banks, insurers, and governments to assess behavioral risk and creditworthiness using digital footprint and psychometric voice data. Under his leadership, InsightGenie has forged cross-border partnerships with leading financial institutions and state-linked enterprises in Indonesia, Bangladesh, and the Philippines. Vincent has also advised VC-backed startups, telcos, and e-wallet providers on monetization, eKYC, and regulatory strategy. His core expertise includes corporate development, B2B sales, public-private partnerships, and cross-border structuring. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and regularly advises institutional clients on M&A, governance, and frontier-market execution..

Vriko Yu

Co-founder and CEO
Archireef 

Vriko Yu is the co-founder and CEO of Archireef, a nature-tech company advancing climate resilience through marine ecosystem restoration. Blending science, design, and sustainability, Archireef operates its own eco-engineering factories and aims to restore 125 hectares of ocean habitat by 2030. The company is also at the forefront of marine-derived biodiversity credits, pushing the frontier of ocean-based climate finance. With over a decade of experience in coral restoration and a PhD background in Biological Sciences from the University of Hong Kong, Vriko is the co-inventor of the award-winning eco-engineering products including the 3D Printed Reef Tile and Eco Seawall Panels. She is recognized as one of Hong Kong’s most influential voices in marine innovation, serving on advisory roles across WWF-HK and government committees spanning green tech, environmental education, and marine protection.

Xue Koh

Director, Head of Investments
Black Kite Capital

Xue Koh heads the investment team at Black Kite Capital, a Singapore-based single family office, where he manages a diversified portfolio spanning public equities to early-stage direct investments into angel, pre-seed, and seed stage companies. In addition to his role at Black Kite, he is a Founding Partner of Wavemaker Growth, the latest investment strategy of Wavemaker Partners, a leading venture capital firm in Southeast Asia. Wavemaker Growth addresses the operational and funding gaps that companies encounter as they scale. Xue’s investment acumen was honed at Silver Lake, one of the world’s largest technology-focused private equity firms. During his tenure, he worked closely with portfolio companies as an operator in Silicon Valley and later led the firm’s Southeast Asia practice from 2020 to 2023, after opening their Singapore office. He began his professional journey at The Boston Consulting Group in San Francisco. Xue graduated with distinction from Stanford University, with both BS and MS in Chemical Engineering.