Gic

GIC Pte. Ltd. is a sovereign wealth fund wholly owned by the Government of Singapore, established in 1981 to manage the country’s foreign reserves. The firm focuses on securing Singapore's financial future by investing across a diverse range of asset classes in both public and private markets. Its investment strategy includes public and private equity, with particular emphasis on health care, financial services, natural resources, real estate, and fixed income, as well as alternative markets such as foreign exchange and commodities. GIC also engages in venture capital, providing seed capital to start-ups and growth companies. The organization operates through subsidiaries that specialize in various investment categories and maintains a global presence with offices in key financial centers around the world. GIC aims to achieve sustainable long-term returns above global inflation, thereby fulfilling its responsibility to preserve and enhance Singapore's financial reserves for future generations.

Carsten Bleckwehl

Senior Vice President, Private Equity (Direct Investments)

Ethel Chen

SVP, Venture Capital and Technology Investing

Lihan Chen

Vice President, Tech Investing

Chow Kiat Lim

CEO and Founder

Sam Rosen

Investor

Kok Lee

Chief Investment Officer

Bryan Yeo

Chief Investment Officer, Public Equities

Past deals in Series I

Monzo

Series I in 2024
Monzo is a digital bank that operates primarily through its mobile application, offering a range of banking services including current, savings, and business accounts, as well as overdrafts and loans. It provides real-time spending updates, categorized transactions, budgeting tools, and instant transaction notifications. Monzo's unique features include 'Pots', sub-accounts for saving towards specific goals, and Monzo Plus, a premium subscription service offering additional benefits. The company, founded in 2015 and based in London, aims to serve customers who prefer managing their finances digitally, without the need for physical branches.

Databricks

Series I in 2023
Databricks Inc. is a technology company that provides a unified data analytics cloud platform designed to facilitate data engineering and collaborative data science. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a just-in-time data platform that simplifies data integration, real-time experimentation, and deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Key products include Databricks Delta, which combines the capabilities of data warehouses with low-latency streaming, MLflow for managing the machine learning lifecycle, and Delta Lake for handling batch and streaming data. Databricks serves a diverse range of industries, including advertising, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications, and has established strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its offerings. Founded in 2013, Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru.

Stripe

Series I in 2023
Stripe is a technology company that develops APIs and tools for businesses to accept and manage online payments. It offers a range of products, including Payments, Subscriptions, Connect, Sigma, and Atlas, catering to various industries such as e-commerce, B2B platforms, and non-profits. Stripe also provides fraud detection tools like Radar and user interface components for custom payment forms with Stripe Elements. It supports international debit/credit cards and serves businesses in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and other regions. Additionally, Stripe Capital offers financing options based on payment history, with automatic repayment adjustments based on daily sales.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.