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Partners
Paul Santos is Co-founder and Managing Partner of Wavemaker Partners, Southeast Asia’s leading VC firm investing in early-stage Enterprise, Deep Tech, and Sustainability startups. Since 2012, Wavemaker has backed 200+ companies across the region, with over US$500 million in total committed capital and exits generating over US$2 billion in enterprise value. Notable portfolio companies include Growsari, Lhoopa, and Silent Eight. Paul is also one of the founding partners of Wavemaker Impact, a US$60 million venture-building fund in Southeast Asia, and Wavemaker Growth, Wavemaker’s Growth Opportunities Fund, with a US$30 million first close. Paul was recently appointed to the Enterprise Singapore board, and is currently part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Enterprise and Markets Workstream. He also previously chaired the investment committee of the Asian Development Bank’s inaugural venture fund focused on climate tech. Before starting Wavemaker Partners, Paul was an entrepreneur who co-founded six companies and sold three. He started his career as a product manager at Procter & Gamble. He holds a B.S. in Management Engineering from the Ateneo de Manila University, along with a Joint Minor in International Management with the University of Antwerp.
Eric is a Co-Founder and General Partner of Wavemaker Partners. He started his career in management consulting in March 1991 at Arthur Andersen’s retail management division. Eric became a 2-time entrepreneur starting in 1996 when he founded Interfoods, a specialty food e-commerce business acquired by La Reina in mid-1999. Then later in 1999 shortly after his first exit, Eric founded Sitestar, an Internet Service Provider that was acquired by Lynchburg.net in December 2002. After two successful outcomes over seven years as a startup founder, Eric tried his luck in venture capital in March 2003 when he founded Frontera Group, an early stage venture capital firm that essentially served as an on-ramp and ultimately became Wavemaker’s predecessor company. Since then, Eric has made over 200 investments including 8 companies he helped seed that eventually became unicorns – Mindbody, Viagogo, Digital Globe, Floqast, Daily Pay, AuditBoard, VideoAmp and Icon Build.
On a personal capacity, Eric is a major co-owner of 2XU, a global leader in high performance sports compression apparel after he co-led its acquisition from L Catterton in April 2024. In addition, he also has commercial interests across various industries.
Eric earned a Communications degree from Florida International University in 1990 and got his MBA from Pepperdine University in 1995.
Andy is the General Partner of Wavemaker Partners. He leads the firm’s early-stage fund, Wavemaker Ventures, working closely with the investment team and founders from fundraising to scaling. He also oversees Wavemaker’s corporate innovation initiatives—partnering with leading enterprises to access disruptive startups and grow their presence in Southeast Asia through strategic partnerships, investments, and M&A.
Beyond his role at Wavemaker, Andy is an angel investor, startup coach, and was a former global and regional leader at Facebook, Google, and Stripe. During his 10 years at Facebook, Andy helped the company launch in Asia and served as Managing Director for the SMB and mid-market advertising business, growing it to over 2 million customers and US$6 billion in annual revenue.
Andy holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from The Wharton School.
Investment
Joel joined Wavemaker Partners in 2016. He is now one of Wavemaker’s Investment Principals, co-leading the firm’s Investment team.
Joel has a soft spot for deep tech opportunities that provide that 10x improvement over the status quo, and also focuses on the hardware opportunities for the firm. He is involved in sourcing, bringing investments through the entire deal process, and managing a segment of the portfolio.
Prior to joining Wavemaker, Joel worked under the M&A Advisory team of PwC Singapore and the Finance team of government-owned venture capital firm Infocomm Investments (now SG Innovate). Joel graduated Summa Cum Laude from Singapore Management University with a double degree in Business Management and Accountancy.
Prior to Wavemaker, Phuong was one of the founding members of Vietnam’s local VC VinaCapital Ventures, where she sourced, executed, and added value to Seed and Series A investments. She also worked as a project coordinator to develop a joint venture project between a Singaporean petrochemical firm and Vietnam’s largest refinery (Dung Quat).
Phuong has a Master of Science in Business Administration and Management, General, from the University College London, U. of London.
She was one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 for Vietnam in 2022.
John brings a decade of experience in high-growth startups, having held key operational and leadership roles in companies that successfully exited. Prior to joining Wavemaker Partners, he was Head of Growth & Chief of Staff at Skuad, where he led strategic initiatives that contributed to the company’s acquisition by Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO). At Horangi Cyber Security, he played a pivotal role in driving growth, leading to its acquisition by Bitdefender.
John also led growth initiatives at JD.ID as part of the CEO’s office, supporting the company’s expansion in Indonesia, which resulted in a strategic investment from GOTO. Earlier in his career, he was part of Grab’s regional growth analytics and business intelligence team, contributing to the company’s scale-up ahead of its acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asia operations.
John holds a double degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s from Imperial College London. At Wavemaker Partners, he leverages his operational expertise to source and scale investments across Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.
Junius is involved in sourcing and evaluation of deals, due diligence, and the preparation of investment proposal for the fund’s investment decisions. He focuses on Retail, Supply-chain and Fintech as well as the Indonesian market. Prior to Wavemaker, Junius was a consultant at EY Indonesia’s Strategy and Transaction where he did numerous M&A transactions and strategic advisories in various sectors, namely; digital economy, power & energy, infrastructure, retail, financial services, media, and real estate. Junius graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance).
Michael heads Wavemaker’s US efforts through his extensive reach and knowledge of the US corporate and VC landscape. He will spend the majority of his time in supporting existing portfolio companies, engaging with current and new LPs and identifying potential investment opportunities. Michael’s professional career spans over fifteen years advising and working with technology and media companies in finance and strategy, operations and business development positions. He also co-founded a start-up addressing the inefficiencies of buying/leasing a new car. He started his career as a classically trained investment banker and has advised on over $1B in transactions across tech and media. Michael received his BS from USC’s Marshall School of Business.
Shannon is a Senior Associate at Wavemaker Partners, focused on investments across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand. She works closely with founders and leadership teams on strategy, go-to-market execution, operational scaling, and fundraising. During her tenure at Wavemaker, Shannon has supported two successful exits: one via acquisition and one through an IPO.
In parallel, Shannon supports Wavemaker’s corporate development efforts, helping to launch partnership initiatives that connect startups and corporates across pilots, strategic collaborations, and ecosystem partnerships.
Previously, Shannon worked at Tembusu Partners and Agile Fund in Beijing, supporting investment activities, and co-founded a startup incubated by NUS Enterprise. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Finance from the National University of Singapore and completed entrepreneurial studies at Tsinghua University.
Chris is involved in sourcing and evaluating deals, conducting due diligence, and preparing investment proposals to support the fund’s investment decisions.
Prior to joining Wavemaker, he was a Management Trainee at Generali Life Insurance. He also gained experience working at tech startups in Vietnam, including VNG and Coderschool.
Chris graduated with Honors from Fulbright University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in Applied Mathematics.
Paolo is involved in the sourcing and evaluation of deals, due diligence, and the preparation of investment proposals for the fund’s investment decisions. Prior to joining Wavemaker, he was part of the business development team at the Professional Fighters League, where he focused on data strategy, geographic expansion, app development, and other IP-related verticals. Paolo graduated with honors from New York University, earning a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship and business strategy.
Yanna covers the Philippine market on behalf of the firm. She handles a selection of companies under the Investment Team, while playing an active role in deal sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, and the preparation of investment proposals for the fund’s investment decisions.
Prior to Wavemaker, she was an intern under the Privatization and Corporate Affairs Group of the Philippine government’s Department of Finance. She assisted in the oversight of government-owned and controlled corporations in the power and housing sectors, and supported the evaluation of public-private partnership deals in the transportation sector.
Yanna graduated Cum Laude from the Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines) with a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering.
Manuel oversees Wavemaker’s Portfolio Management Team (PMT) and Information Systems (IS). Prior to his current role, Manuel was Head of Research for the Firm. He was previously a Research Director for a regional IT Services advisory firm, where he led consulting projects for Fortune 500 clients and institutional bodies such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) and the World Bank.
Prior, Manuel was a Research Manager for International Data Corporation (IDC), heading country operations in the Philippines. In this role, he was responsible for leading market research and consulting projects for regional and country ICT sectors. Manuel graduated with a Master’s degree in Information Sciences from the Universidad de Navarra (Spain) and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Asia & the Pacific (Philippines).
Camille manages a selection of portfolio companies under the Firm’s Portfolio Management Team (PMT). She provides cross-functional support across IR, Finance and Investment Teams. Camille also manages the Firm’s portfolio management platform.
Prior to Wavemaker, Camille was part of the External Reporting Team in Procter & Gamble International Operations where she was the Front Office Manager for the Pakistan market. In this role, she supported company stakeholders in P&G Pakistan, as well as the preparation and filing of financial statements.
Camille graduated Magna Cum Laude and Valedictorian from the De La Salle University (Philippines) holding a double degree in Applied Economics where she majored in Financial Economics and Legal Management.
Micah manages a selection of portfolio companies under the Firm’s Portfolio Management Team (PMT) and works closely with the Investment, Comms and IR Teams. Micah is also a co-administrator for Wavemaker’s Information Systems (IS).
Prior to Wavemaker, Micah was part of the Equity Research Team of CLSA. He provided investment recommendations to foreign and local clients as the analyst covering the port industry in the Philippines. He also had a stint in GCash as a Product Manager for the Wealth Management group. Micah graduated from Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines) where he majored in Management Engineering.
Ysabela is Wavemaker’s resident ESG Associate and looks after the development and integration of the Firm’s ESG Practice. As a member of the Portfolio Management Team, Ysabela typically liaises with the Investor Relations and Investment Teams to implement Wavemaker’s Environmental and Social Management Policies. Prior to this role, she drove strategic projects that centered on sustainability and social impact as a Special Projects Analyst for the Firm.
She was previously an intern for Disini Law and PwC Southeast Asia Consulting where she assisted in operations management and worked on future impact analyses of workforce transformation.
Ysabela is passionate about social impact and sustainability, which she developed as a volunteer for Children’s International Summer Villages (CISV) and her University’s student-led organization in aid of UNICEF. She completed an exchange term in France at IESEG School of Management, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from De La Salle University (Philippines) with a Major in Psychology and Minor in Economic Studies. Ysabela recently earned the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing.
Belle manages a selection of portfolio companies, conducting portfolio tracking and analysis under the Portfolio Management Team. Prior to Wavemaker, she interned with the Investment Team of Foxmont Capital Partners, where she assisted in deal sourcing and participated in the due diligence process. She recently graduated Cum Laude from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering.
Julianne handles companies under Wavemaker Impact for Wavemaker’s Portfolio Management Team. Prior to Wavemaker, she was working with a Singapore-based mental health tech start up leading product and go-to-market strategy initiatives. She was previously an Intern at J.P. Morgan, CLEAR (consulting arm of the M&C Saatchi Group), and a Philippine-based healthcare venture builder where she drove various strategy and operations projects. Julianne graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines with a Bachelor of Arts in Management Economics and a Minor in Finance.
Sam manages Wavemaker’s databases and systems under the Portfolio Management Team, creating automations and process improvements that enable seamless, cross-functional workflows across Investment, IR, and Comms Teams. Sam is on her last year in the Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering. She is passionate about data, AI, and systems thinking that optimize and empower organizations.
Janelle conducts ESG due diligence for new and follow-on investments for Wavemaker Ventures. As a member of the Portfolio Management Team, she also manages the firm’s ESG dashboards, and leads its annual DFI audit process.
Prior to Wavemaker, Janelle was a Corporate Sustainability Intern at Nestlé, where she collaborated with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to support efforts in closing the loop on plastic packaging. She also participated in circular economy initiatives during an exchange program at National Taiwan Normal University, working with traditional manufacturing and utility stakeholders on environmental innovation.
Janelle recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering and a Minor in Sustainability.
Joel joined Wavemaker Partners in 2016. He is now one of Wavemaker’s Investment Principals, co-leading the firm’s Investment team.
Joel has a soft spot for deep tech opportunities that provide that 10x improvement over the status quo, and also focuses on the hardware opportunities for the firm. He is involved in sourcing, bringing investments through the entire deal process, and managing a segment of the portfolio.
Prior to joining Wavemaker, Joel worked under the M&A Advisory team of PwC Singapore and the Finance team of government-owned venture capital firm Infocomm Investments (now SG Innovate). Joel graduated Summa Cum Laude from Singapore Management University with a double degree in Business Management and Accountancy.
Paul Santos is Co-founder and Managing Partner of Wavemaker Partners, Southeast Asia’s leading VC firm investing in early-stage Enterprise, Deep Tech, and Sustainability startups. Since 2012, Wavemaker has backed 200+ companies across the region, with over US$500 million in total committed capital and exits generating over US$2 billion in enterprise value. Notable portfolio companies include Growsari, Lhoopa, and Silent Eight. Paul is also one of the founding partners of Wavemaker Impact, a US$60 million venture-building fund in Southeast Asia, and Wavemaker Growth, Wavemaker’s Growth Opportunities Fund, with a US$30 million first close. Paul was recently appointed to the Enterprise Singapore board, and is currently part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Enterprise and Markets Workstream. He also previously chaired the investment committee of the Asian Development Bank’s inaugural venture fund focused on climate tech. Before starting Wavemaker Partners, Paul was an entrepreneur who co-founded six companies and sold three. He started his career as a product manager at Procter & Gamble. He holds a B.S. in Management Engineering from the Ateneo de Manila University, along with a Joint Minor in International Management with the University of Antwerp.
Eric is a Co-Founder and General Partner of Wavemaker Partners. He started his career in management consulting in March 1991 at Arthur Andersen’s retail management division. Eric became a 2-time entrepreneur starting in 1996 when he founded Interfoods, a specialty food e-commerce business acquired by La Reina in mid-1999. Then later in 1999 shortly after his first exit, Eric founded Sitestar, an Internet Service Provider that was acquired by Lynchburg.net in December 2002. After two successful outcomes over seven years as a startup founder, Eric tried his luck in venture capital in March 2003 when he founded Frontera Group, an early stage venture capital firm that essentially served as an on-ramp and ultimately became Wavemaker’s predecessor company. Since then, Eric has made over 200 investments including 8 companies he helped seed that eventually became unicorns – Mindbody, Viagogo, Digital Globe, Floqast, Daily Pay, AuditBoard, VideoAmp and Icon Build.
On a personal capacity, Eric is a major co-owner of 2XU, a global leader in high performance sports compression apparel after he co-led its acquisition from L Catterton in April 2024. In addition, he also has commercial interests across various industries.
Eric earned a Communications degree from Florida International University in 1990 and got his MBA from Pepperdine University in 1995.
Prior to Wavemaker, Phuong was one of the founding members of Vietnam’s local VC VinaCapital Ventures, where she sourced, executed, and added value to Seed and Series A investments. She also worked as a project coordinator to develop a joint venture project between a Singaporean petrochemical firm and Vietnam’s largest refinery (Dung Quat).
Phuong has a Master of Science in Business Administration and Management, General, from the University College London, U. of London.
She was one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 for Vietnam in 2022.
Andy is the General Partner of Wavemaker Partners. He leads the firm’s early-stage fund, Wavemaker Ventures, working closely with the investment team and founders from fundraising to scaling. He also oversees Wavemaker’s corporate innovation initiatives—partnering with leading enterprises to access disruptive startups and grow their presence in Southeast Asia through strategic partnerships, investments, and M&A.
Beyond his role at Wavemaker, Andy is an angel investor, startup coach, and was a former global and regional leader at Facebook, Google, and Stripe. During his 10 years at Facebook, Andy helped the company launch in Asia and served as Managing Director for the SMB and mid-market advertising business, growing it to over 2 million customers and US$6 billion in annual revenue.
Andy holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from The Wharton School.
John brings a decade of experience in high-growth startups, having held key operational and leadership roles in companies that successfully exited. Prior to joining Wavemaker Partners, he was Head of Growth & Chief of Staff at Skuad, where he led strategic initiatives that contributed to the company’s acquisition by Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO). At Horangi Cyber Security, he played a pivotal role in driving growth, leading to its acquisition by Bitdefender.
John also led growth initiatives at JD.ID as part of the CEO’s office, supporting the company’s expansion in Indonesia, which resulted in a strategic investment from GOTO. Earlier in his career, he was part of Grab’s regional growth analytics and business intelligence team, contributing to the company’s scale-up ahead of its acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asia operations.
John holds a double degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master’s from Imperial College London. At Wavemaker Partners, he leverages his operational expertise to source and scale investments across Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.
Junius is involved in sourcing and evaluation of deals, due diligence, and the preparation of investment proposal for the fund’s investment decisions. He focuses on Retail, Supply-chain and Fintech as well as the Indonesian market. Prior to Wavemaker, Junius was a consultant at EY Indonesia’s Strategy and Transaction where he did numerous M&A transactions and strategic advisories in various sectors, namely; digital economy, power & energy, infrastructure, retail, financial services, media, and real estate. Junius graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance).
Michael heads Wavemaker’s US efforts through his extensive reach and knowledge of the US corporate and VC landscape. He will spend the majority of his time in supporting existing portfolio companies, engaging with current and new LPs and identifying potential investment opportunities. Michael’s professional career spans over fifteen years advising and working with technology and media companies in finance and strategy, operations and business development positions. He also co-founded a start-up addressing the inefficiencies of buying/leasing a new car. He started his career as a classically trained investment banker and has advised on over $1B in transactions across tech and media. Michael received his BS from USC’s Marshall School of Business.
Shannon is a Senior Associate at Wavemaker Partners, focused on investments across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand. She works closely with founders and leadership teams on strategy, go-to-market execution, operational scaling, and fundraising. During her tenure at Wavemaker, Shannon has supported two successful exits: one via acquisition and one through an IPO.
In parallel, Shannon supports Wavemaker’s corporate development efforts, helping to launch partnership initiatives that connect startups and corporates across pilots, strategic collaborations, and ecosystem partnerships.
Previously, Shannon worked at Tembusu Partners and Agile Fund in Beijing, supporting investment activities, and co-founded a startup incubated by NUS Enterprise. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Finance from the National University of Singapore and completed entrepreneurial studies at Tsinghua University.
Chris is involved in sourcing and evaluating deals, conducting due diligence, and preparing investment proposals to support the fund’s investment decisions.
Prior to joining Wavemaker, he was a Management Trainee at Generali Life Insurance. He also gained experience working at tech startups in Vietnam, including VNG and Coderschool.
Chris graduated with Honors from Fulbright University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in Applied Mathematics.
Paolo is involved in the sourcing and evaluation of deals, due diligence, and the preparation of investment proposals for the fund’s investment decisions. Prior to joining Wavemaker, he was part of the business development team at the Professional Fighters League, where he focused on data strategy, geographic expansion, app development, and other IP-related verticals. Paolo graduated with honors from New York University, earning a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship and business strategy.
Yanna covers the Philippine market on behalf of the firm. She handles a selection of companies under the Investment Team, while playing an active role in deal sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, and the preparation of investment proposals for the fund’s investment decisions.
Prior to Wavemaker, she was an intern under the Privatization and Corporate Affairs Group of the Philippine government’s Department of Finance. She assisted in the oversight of government-owned and controlled corporations in the power and housing sectors, and supported the evaluation of public-private partnership deals in the transportation sector.
Yanna graduated Cum Laude from the Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines) with a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering.
Manuel oversees Wavemaker’s Portfolio Management Team (PMT) and Information Systems (IS). Prior to his current role, Manuel was Head of Research for the Firm. He was previously a Research Director for a regional IT Services advisory firm, where he led consulting projects for Fortune 500 clients and institutional bodies such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) and the World Bank.
Prior, Manuel was a Research Manager for International Data Corporation (IDC), heading country operations in the Philippines. In this role, he was responsible for leading market research and consulting projects for regional and country ICT sectors. Manuel graduated with a Master’s degree in Information Sciences from the Universidad de Navarra (Spain) and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Asia & the Pacific (Philippines).
Camille manages a selection of portfolio companies under the Firm’s Portfolio Management Team (PMT). She provides cross-functional support across IR, Finance and Investment Teams. Camille also manages the Firm’s portfolio management platform.
Prior to Wavemaker, Camille was part of the External Reporting Team in Procter & Gamble International Operations where she was the Front Office Manager for the Pakistan market. In this role, she supported company stakeholders in P&G Pakistan, as well as the preparation and filing of financial statements.
Camille graduated Magna Cum Laude and Valedictorian from the De La Salle University (Philippines) holding a double degree in Applied Economics where she majored in Financial Economics and Legal Management.
Micah manages a selection of portfolio companies under the Firm’s Portfolio Management Team (PMT) and works closely with the Investment, Comms and IR Teams. Micah is also a co-administrator for Wavemaker’s Information Systems (IS).
Prior to Wavemaker, Micah was part of the Equity Research Team of CLSA. He provided investment recommendations to foreign and local clients as the analyst covering the port industry in the Philippines. He also had a stint in GCash as a Product Manager for the Wealth Management group. Micah graduated from Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines) where he majored in Management Engineering.
Ysabela is Wavemaker’s resident ESG Associate and looks after the development and integration of the Firm’s ESG Practice. As a member of the Portfolio Management Team, Ysabela typically liaises with the Investor Relations and Investment Teams to implement Wavemaker’s Environmental and Social Management Policies. Prior to this role, she drove strategic projects that centered on sustainability and social impact as a Special Projects Analyst for the Firm.
She was previously an intern for Disini Law and PwC Southeast Asia Consulting where she assisted in operations management and worked on future impact analyses of workforce transformation.
Ysabela is passionate about social impact and sustainability, which she developed as a volunteer for Children’s International Summer Villages (CISV) and her University’s student-led organization in aid of UNICEF. She completed an exchange term in France at IESEG School of Management, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from De La Salle University (Philippines) with a Major in Psychology and Minor in Economic Studies. Ysabela recently earned the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing.
Belle manages a selection of portfolio companies, conducting portfolio tracking and analysis under the Portfolio Management Team. Prior to Wavemaker, she interned with the Investment Team of Foxmont Capital Partners, where she assisted in deal sourcing and participated in the due diligence process. She recently graduated Cum Laude from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering.
Julianne handles companies under Wavemaker Impact for Wavemaker’s Portfolio Management Team. Prior to Wavemaker, she was working with a Singapore-based mental health tech start up leading product and go-to-market strategy initiatives. She was previously an Intern at J.P. Morgan, CLEAR (consulting arm of the M&C Saatchi Group), and a Philippine-based healthcare venture builder where she drove various strategy and operations projects. Julianne graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines with a Bachelor of Arts in Management Economics and a Minor in Finance.
Sam manages Wavemaker’s databases and systems under the Portfolio Management Team, creating automations and process improvements that enable seamless, cross-functional workflows across Investment, IR, and Comms Teams. Sam is on her last year in the Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering. She is passionate about data, AI, and systems thinking that optimize and empower organizations.
Janelle conducts ESG due diligence for new and follow-on investments for Wavemaker Ventures. As a member of the Portfolio Management Team, she also manages the firm’s ESG dashboards, and leads its annual DFI audit process.
Prior to Wavemaker, Janelle was a Corporate Sustainability Intern at Nestlé, where she collaborated with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to support efforts in closing the loop on plastic packaging. She also participated in circular economy initiatives during an exchange program at National Taiwan Normal University, working with traditional manufacturing and utility stakeholders on environmental innovation.
Janelle recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering and a Minor in Sustainability.
Steve is an entrepreneur who has built businesses in Asia and Europe. This includes most recently as co-founder of PropertyGuru Group, which he grew into a market leader in Southeast Asia, serving 37 million people monthly. He is a sustainability advocate, angel investor and mentor focused on climate and social impact in Asia.
Doug is a deep tech entrepreneur, having built and exited nuTonomy, one of the very few successful self-driving car companies. He is now 100% focused on investing in clean tech, including green energy, climate change and water and waste technologies.
Sui Ling joined Wavemaker in 2017. As Operating Partner, she is responsible for helping the mature companies in Wavemaker’s portfolio with business development, follow-on financing, and eventual exits. She spent 20 years in investment banking raising capital for high growth companies and executing cross-border M&A. In her most recent role, she served as the Head of Corporate Finance SEA at BNP Paribas. Prior to becoming a venture capitalist, she was Executive Director of Investment Banking at JP Morgan Singapore. Sui Ling started her career with Merrill Lynch New York followed by stints in Singapore and London. She graduated from Wellesley College with a Bachelor of Arts in French and Economics.
Andrea is involved in the sourcing and evaluation of deals, due diligence, and the preparation of investment proposals for the fund’s investment decisions. Prior to joining Wavemaker, Andrea interned at Vulpes Ventures, focusing on early-stage SEA investments; and at Deloitte, where she drove the execution of strategic innovation partnerships by establishing key collaborations with start-ups and venture builds. Andrea graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (Highest Distinction), specializing in Finance. During her university years, she took on a leadership role in NTU Entrepreneurship Society, which serves as NTU’s entrepreneurial ecosystem for aspiring student entrepreneurs.
