Gobi Partners

Join our Co-Founder and Chairman, Thomas G. Tsao, as he delivers the keynote address, and our Managing Partner Jamaludin Bujang, in an engaging panel session at the Founders & Funders: Penang Tech Edition, organised by Entrepreneur Growth Hub! 📅 Date: Friday, 29 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 2 PM – 10 PM 📍 Venue: The Ship Campus, Batu Kawan 🎟 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders, explore funding opportunities, and connect with top-tier investors. Sign up or submit your pitch deck now: https://lnkd.in/g5zzSXpP #FoundersAndFunders #StartupEcosystem #TechInnovation

We are thrilled to share that Gobi Partners has partnered with Cross Capital, a Japan-based company, to unlock new opportunities for startups and investors across Southeast Asia and Japan. By combining Cross Capital’s flagship Fund of Funds and nearly 40 years of expertise with Gobi’s established track record in cross-border collaboration, this partnership accelerates market entry, localisation, and scaling efforts for the region's startups. From enabling Japanese corporations to embrace open innovation to fostering synergies that have led to acquisitions like #Hermo by iStyle Retail, Gobi continues building transformative collaboration pathways. With Southeast Asia’s startup valuations projected to hit US$1 trillion by 2025, this collaboration is well-timed to drive impactful change. Curious about what this partnership could mean for you? Explore the potential with Gobi and Cross Capital - learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gs5_Bii5 Thomas G. Tsao | Jamaludin Bujang | Suryono Darnor | Takaki Nakamura | Fumito Takashima #GobiPartners #Innovation #VentureCapital #Malaysia #Japan

🏅 Gobi Team Crushes the JPM Corporate Challenge! 🏃♀️💨 Big shoutout to our amazing team who took part in yesterday’s J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge race day! 🏆 We’re excited to share that we finished an awesome 4th place out of 140 companies! 🎉 It was a day filled with energy, laughs, and some serious teamwork. We’re so proud of the effort and enthusiasm everyone put in – a true reflection of the Gobi spirit! 💪 Here’s to more fun, challenges, and racing to the finish line! 🏁 #TeamGobi #CorporateChallenge #GBA #Teamwork #LetsGo #HealthyCompetition #FunAtWork #JPMCC Jason Chen | Sarah Jin | Jimmy Ng | Hazel Wong

Last November 7, 2024, the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) held its annual Road2Growth (R2G) 2024 Central event where Gobi-Core Philippine Fund Partner and Gobi Partners Head of ESG & Circular Economy Carlo Chen-Delantar talked at the “Sustainable Technology Investments: Balancing Profit and Planet” panel. The conversation underscored the growing influence of the triple-bottom-line approach in investment decisions, particularly as startups navigate the Intelligent Age. Investors are now assessing financial viability and a company’s environmental and social adaptability as pivotal markers of long-term success. Find out more about how the rise of AI and the Fourth Industrial Revolution is reshaping startup ecosystems in ASEAN—and how the Philippines measures up, by exploring the Gobi-Core Philippine Fund's 2024 Report: https://lnkd.in/gPbAeE64  Want to learn more about the Philippine Startup ecosystem? Check out the Philippine Startup Database here:  https://lnkd.in/gZ-RzEa6 #GobiPartners #Innovation #VentureCapital #Malaysia #R2G2024 #SustainableFuture #ESG #TechnologyForGrowth #Technopreneurs

🌟 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐆. 𝐓𝐬𝐚𝐨! 🌟 We are honored to welcome Thomas G. Tsao, co-founder of Gobi Partners, as our 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 at 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 & 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔: 𝑷𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉 𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏! With a legacy of over 30 years in venture capital, Thomas has invested in over 300 startups and achieved more than 40 successful exits, including nine unicorns. He’s been a first-round investor in global leaders like Airwallex, Brite Semiconductor, and Sandbox VR, and has earned a spot on Forbes’ list of China’s Top VCs. Since moving to Kuala Lumpur in 2015, Thomas has actively supported Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem, backing local leaders such as Carsome and Aerodyne. Recently, his remarkable journey saw another achievement as 𝙎𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙, a Gobi-backed company, became the first successful de-SPAC transaction on the HKEX. With initial support from Alibaba Group and Gobi Partners, Synagistics scaled its e-commerce revenues by 𝟳.𝟱𝘅, now set to expand across Southeast Asia, China, and Europe. Don’t miss the chance to hear from a true industry trailblazer! Join us to gain valuable insights from Thomas’s extraordinary journey and his contributions to the startup ecosystem. 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Fri 29 Nov 2024 ⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2pm - 10pm 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The Ship Campus, Batu Kawan 💥𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘💥 Use the coupon code 𝗙𝗫𝗙𝗣𝟱𝟬 to get 50% your General Pass ticket! Offer valid for a limited time, so grab your seat now and secure your place among Penang's top tech innovators! ❗𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗡𝗗/𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬❗ https://lnkd.in/g5zzSXpP #FoundersAndFunders #ThomasTsao #GobiPartners #PenangTech #VentureCapital #StartupCommunity #KeynoteSpeaker #SoutheastAsia

🚀𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐎𝐍 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋: 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐆𝐎𝐁𝐈 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒!👩🚀 Jamaludin Bujang, the dynamic Managing Partner of Gobi Partners, a leading pan-Asian venture capital firm with a strong foothold across China, Hong Kong, and ASEAN countries. With nearly two decades of investment experience, Jamaludin has been a cornerstone in the growth of the tech and innovation sectors. His career spans key roles, including CEO of MAVCAP and a 13-year tenure at CIMB Investment Bank, along with chairing the MVCA in 2013. 🔥 Under his guidance, Gobi Partners has made impactful investments, such as 𝗥𝗠 𝟭.𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗔𝗭𝗥𝗢 via the GDIV fund, propelling tech innovation in Malaysia. Notable investments include 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗦𝗗 𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 for its global Muslim Pro app, now boasting over 150 million downloads. Jamaludin and Gobi Partners continue to shape the future of tech in Asia, empowering the next wave of innovative companies. 📆𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Fri 29 Nov 2024 ⏰𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2pm - 10pm 📍𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The Ship Campus, Batu Kawan 🎟 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲!Buy your tickets now to join us at 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 and gain valuable insights from industry leaders like Gobi Partner's Jamaludin Bujang. https://lnkd.in/g5zzSXpP 🔥𝟰𝟴 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘🔥 Use the coupon code 𝗙𝗫𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 to get 75% off your General Pass ticket (only RM25)! Offer valid until this weekend only, so grab your seat now and secure your place among Penang's top tech innovators! ❗𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗡𝗗/𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬❗ https://lnkd.in/g5zzSXpP #VentureCapital #TechInnovation #GobiPartners #StartupGrowth #AsianTech #InvestmentOpportunities #VCPanel #TechLeadership #FutureOfTech #InnovationLeaders #Jamaludin #ASEANStartups #EmpoweringStartups #MalaysiaTech #EntrepreneurCommunity

Malaysia Venture Forum 2024 – Shaping the Future of VC & PE is Here! This two-day forum brings together thought leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from Malaysia’s Venture Capital (VC), Private Equity (PE), and entrepreneurship ecosystems. With the theme "Reform, Redefine, and Progress," the event explores Malaysia’s investment landscape, addresses challenges, celebrates milestones, and sets a course for innovation and economic growth. 🎯 What’s in Store: ✅ Insights from 400+ practitioners, including investors, regulators, corporates, startups, and SMEs. ✅ Networking with Southeast Asia’s brightest industry minds. ✅ Action-oriented discussions to spark change. 📅 Date: 3–4 December 2024 📍 Venue: Khazanah Auditorium, Asia School of Business, Kuala Lumpur Join the conversation shaping Malaysia’s future. 👉 Register here: https://t2u.asia/e/38142 #GobiPartners #Innovation #VentureCapital #Malaysia

Yesterday, our Managing Partner, Jamaludin Bujang, brought his expertise to a fireside chat at TEGAS Digital Village & Digital Innovation Hub, Kuching, alongside other leaders in #tech and #investment. The discussion explored startup funding, #sustainability, and digital transformation, culminating in lively audience engagement with thought-provoking questions. In the chat, Jamal reflected on Sarawak’s immense potential as a tech hub, comparing its current growth to Malaysia’s startup boom a decade ago. He emphasised the need for attracting skilled talent and establishing inclusive financing programmes to accelerate the ecosystem’s progress. While Gobi Partners has yet to invest in a Sarawak-based #startup, he believes it’s only a matter of time. Thank you, Yayasan Peneraju and TEGAS Digital Village, for the invitation. Kudos to the organisers and panellists for fostering collaboration among founders, investors, and policymakers. Looking forward to witnessing Sarawak’s ecosystem evolve and drive meaningful impact! Muhammad Syafiq Shamsuddin. (CPA) | Shahril Anas Hasan Aziz | Hafiz Fidel #GobiPartners #Innovation #VentureCapital #Malaysia #StartupEcosystem #SarawakTech #DigitalTransformation #Collaboration

#ANCNews 2024 marks a turning point for the Philippines, with the ecosystem rebounding after volatile funding rounds in 2023. Total funding so far has reached over US$1 billion, nearly four times last year's amount. While deal volumes grew significantly, the deal count only increased by about 14%. 🔗 Watch Michelle Krystle Ong's #ANCMarketEdge interview with Carlo Chen-Delantar on Prestige: https://lnkd.in/gAfihDAC For more news and updates, follow #ANConLinkedIn 

Last Saturday, our Co-founder and Chairperson Thomas G. Tsao, joined an impactful fireside chat, “Future-Ready: Cultivating a Growth Mindset in an Evolving World,” at HSBC’s Commercial Banking ‘OneCMB’ Convention 2024. Alongside Alvin Kong of HSBC, Chia Ah Hoo of SEGI Group, and moderator Michael Teoh Su Lim ✔️ Keynote Speaker 📢 and Mentor 🔥 from Thriving Talents, the discussion delved into leadership transformations, agility in adapting to change, and the importance of a solution-focused mindset in challenging times. Panellists shared insights on balancing innovation with client-centricity and delivering value through strong client relationships, underscoring the strategies that continue to drive growth in today’s dynamic business landscape. Thank you to HSBC for the invitation! #GobiPartners #Innovation #VentureCapital #Malaysia