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Experienced Deep Tech & Climate Investor

Partner & Head of Investments | Deep Tech and Climate Tech Investor

Singapore, Asia-Pacific

Description

This leader is a seasoned investment executive with expertise across venture capital, private equity, fixed income, and credit markets. Specializing in backing science-driven founders addressing complex global challenges in climate, biotech, deep tech, and advanced materials, this executive blends technical rigor with market insight to drive sustainable impact through multi-stage investments and portfolio stewardship. Passionate about cultivating innovation ecosystems, this leader fosters enduring value creation across diverse geographies.

Key Roles

•Leads global deal sourcing, diligence, portfolio management, and governance as Partner & Head of Investments at a prominent agri-food and synthetic biology fund managing over 30 companies
•Directed investment strategy and impact measurement at a global private equity firm, securing significant backing from major multilateral development institutions
•Managed and structured multi-billion-dollar portfolios in equity derivatives and synthetic credit products during an extensive career at leading global banks
•Author of industry thought leadership and advisor/board observer for portfolio companies, bridging advanced scientific innovation with institutional capital deployment
•Earned a top-tier MBA with honors, recognized for leadership and academic excellence

Education

•MBA with a focus on accounting and finance from a top U.S. business school
•Undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from a leading Indian technology institute

Focus Areas

Venture CapitalPrivate EquityDeep Technology InvestingClimate Tech and SustainabilityPortfolio ManagementDeal Sourcing and Due DiligenceImpact Investing

Industries

Climate TechnologyBiotechnologySynthetic BiologyAdvanced MaterialsFood and AgricultureFinance and Capital Markets

Geographical Coverage

GlobalAsia-PacificIndiaHong Kong

Stage

SeedEarly StageGrowthLate Stage

Personal Interests

Sustainable InnovationScientific ResearchCross-Cultural ExchangeThought LeadershipMentorship

Meet Me

I’m passionate about the intersection of deep science, capital markets, and impact investing. Over my career, I have developed an engineering-driven investment approach, supporting founders revolutionizing climate, biotech, and deep tech sectors worldwide. I value creating transparent, engaged partnerships with entrepreneurs and investors to build enduring, transformative companies. Outside the office, I enjoy exploring new ideas, cultures, and sustainable technologies that inspire lasting change.

Personas

Deep Tech & Climate Venture Partner

•Leads multi-stage investments in frontier biotech, synthetic biology, climate decarbonization, and advanced materials sectors
•Balances thorough technical diligence with market understanding to unlock capital for category-defining startups
•Acts as trusted advisor and board observer to support strategic growth and governance in portfolio ventures

Superpowers

Superpowers not available

Sweet Spot

This executive excels at channeling capital efficiently toward pioneering scientific ventures with climate and sustainability impacts. They uniquely bridge capital markets sophistication with hands-on technical diligence—ideal for leadership roles in emerging technology venture funds or impact investment firms scaling transformative global ventures.

Functional Skills

Investment Strategy & Execution

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Deal Origination and Due Diligence- Sourced and evaluated numerous global investments applying an engineering-first thesis in science and climate-focused sectors.

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Portfolio Management and Governance- Directed portfolio oversight including board advisory and observation for over 30 ventures across agri-food, biotech, and synthetic biology fields.

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Investor Relations and Fundraising- Managed limited partner communications, authored periodic performance reports, and supported capital raising efforts securing institutional investment.

Financial Structuring & Markets

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Credit and Derivatives Structuring- Led teams structuring synthetic credit products and developed proprietary financial models for asset-backed securities and credit derivatives.

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Trading and Risk Management- Managed sizable delta one equity derivatives portfolios, overseeing risk, client onboarding, and trade execution across multiple regions.

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Financial and Valuation Modeling- Skilled in advanced valuation techniques, financial modeling, and structuring analysis to optimize investment and trading results.

Leadership & Thought Leadership

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Team Leadership and Mentorship- Recruited and led investment analyst teams, fostering a culture of technical rigor and growth orientation.

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Industry Thought Leadership- Authored insightful articles engaging broad networks of CEOs and founders, shaping strategic thinking in climate and deep technology investing.

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Cross-Cultural Communication- Experienced in navigating diverse geographies and stakeholder groups, promoting transparency and inclusiveness.

User Manual

Thrives in roles requiring both deep analytical rigor and strategic ecosystem engagement. Values clarity of purpose, transparent communication, and intellectual curiosity. Optimal collaborators provide autonomy with thoughtful alignment and embrace complex, cross-border challenges involving scientific innovation and capital markets. Prefers environments blending structure with creative problem-solving and an impact focus.