Darren Teo WJ
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Cantonese Elementary proficiency
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Indonesian Elementary proficiency
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Korean Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Olavs Ritenis
Darren has been undertaking an internship with Ventures International Group as an Investment Analyst. He is an extremely driven and determined individual. He has worked on all projects very efficiently and responsively, and has demonstrated a strong willingness to learn, improve, and grow his professional skills. At Ventures International he has worked on several important projects (including researching PE, VC and Family Office investors, as well as performing important client company Enterprise Valuation exercises). He has been a tremendous asset, has helped out in many ways, and despite his numerous commitments, has always delivered on a timely basis, as well as very competently and professionally, Darren's is very personable, professional and well-presented. His many skills include his high level of proficiency with Excel and Financial Modelling. In summary, I can personally highly recommend Darren as a valuable asset to any firm.
Geraint Liu
I have worked with Darren in SIM Investment Networking Club, Student Managed Funds. On many occasions, he has led the group through tough times by constantly motivating the other members and has contributed significantly with his creative ideas. Darren also has excellent communication skills. He has the ability to establish trust and rapport right from the start due to his friendly and confident presence. These traits make him a great leader and he clearly has the capability to take on leadership positions in his future endeavours.
Olavs Ritenis
Darren has been undertaking an internship with Ventures International Group as an Investment Analyst. He is an extremely driven and determined individual. He has worked on all projects very efficiently and responsively, and has demonstrated a strong willingness to learn, improve, and grow his professional skills. At Ventures International he has worked on several important projects (including researching PE, VC and Family Office investors, as well as performing important client company Enterprise Valuation exercises). He has been a tremendous asset, has helped out in many ways, and despite his numerous commitments, has always delivered on a timely basis, as well as very competently and professionally, Darren's is very personable, professional and well-presented. His many skills include his high level of proficiency with Excel and Financial Modelling. In summary, I can personally highly recommend Darren as a valuable asset to any firm.
Geraint Liu
I have worked with Darren in SIM Investment Networking Club, Student Managed Funds. On many occasions, he has led the group through tough times by constantly motivating the other members and has contributed significantly with his creative ideas. Darren also has excellent communication skills. He has the ability to establish trust and rapport right from the start due to his friendly and confident presence. These traits make him a great leader and he clearly has the capability to take on leadership positions in his future endeavours.
Olavs Ritenis
Darren has been undertaking an internship with Ventures International Group as an Investment Analyst. He is an extremely driven and determined individual. He has worked on all projects very efficiently and responsively, and has demonstrated a strong willingness to learn, improve, and grow his professional skills. At Ventures International he has worked on several important projects (including researching PE, VC and Family Office investors, as well as performing important client company Enterprise Valuation exercises). He has been a tremendous asset, has helped out in many ways, and despite his numerous commitments, has always delivered on a timely basis, as well as very competently and professionally, Darren's is very personable, professional and well-presented. His many skills include his high level of proficiency with Excel and Financial Modelling. In summary, I can personally highly recommend Darren as a valuable asset to any firm.
Geraint Liu
I have worked with Darren in SIM Investment Networking Club, Student Managed Funds. On many occasions, he has led the group through tough times by constantly motivating the other members and has contributed significantly with his creative ideas. Darren also has excellent communication skills. He has the ability to establish trust and rapport right from the start due to his friendly and confident presence. These traits make him a great leader and he clearly has the capability to take on leadership positions in his future endeavours.
Olavs Ritenis
Darren has been undertaking an internship with Ventures International Group as an Investment Analyst. He is an extremely driven and determined individual. He has worked on all projects very efficiently and responsively, and has demonstrated a strong willingness to learn, improve, and grow his professional skills. At Ventures International he has worked on several important projects (including researching PE, VC and Family Office investors, as well as performing important client company Enterprise Valuation exercises). He has been a tremendous asset, has helped out in many ways, and despite his numerous commitments, has always delivered on a timely basis, as well as very competently and professionally, Darren's is very personable, professional and well-presented. His many skills include his high level of proficiency with Excel and Financial Modelling. In summary, I can personally highly recommend Darren as a valuable asset to any firm.
Geraint Liu
I have worked with Darren in SIM Investment Networking Club, Student Managed Funds. On many occasions, he has led the group through tough times by constantly motivating the other members and has contributed significantly with his creative ideas. Darren also has excellent communication skills. He has the ability to establish trust and rapport right from the start due to his friendly and confident presence. These traits make him a great leader and he clearly has the capability to take on leadership positions in his future endeavours.
Credentials
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Venture Deals
Kauffman FellowsAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
AI Programming with Python Nanodegree
UdacityApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
AI Product Manager Nanodegree
UdacityMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Bloomberg Market Concepts
BloombergJan, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Coinhako
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Singapore
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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Corporate Development
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Jan 2023 - Present
Leading licensed digital asset trading platform in Singapore. Part of the strategy, fundraising, and venture investment team. Leading licensed digital asset trading platform in Singapore. Part of the strategy, fundraising, and venture investment team.
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Bigbang Angels, Inc.
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South Korea
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Entrepreneur In Residence
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Mar 2021 - Present
Investing in seed and pre-series A startups (AI / Healthcare / DeepTech / AgTech / Web3 industries)
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Investment Team
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Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
Early-stage VC and cross-border accelerator founded in Korea since 2012 that has invested in over 100 companies
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Nium
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategy & Corporate Development
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Mar 2021 - Nov 2022
First B2B Payments Unicorn in Southeast Asia. Involved in fundraising, M&A, strategy, and investor relations. Raised over USD 200 million for our Series C+, D & D+ rounds and acquired 3 companies (Ixaris, Wirecard Forex, & SoCash). First B2B Payments Unicorn in Southeast Asia. Involved in fundraising, M&A, strategy, and investor relations. Raised over USD 200 million for our Series C+, D & D+ rounds and acquired 3 companies (Ixaris, Wirecard Forex, & SoCash).
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QFPay
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China
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategy & Corporate Development
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
“The Square of China”, a Series C Fintech Startup backed by Sequoia Capital. Reported directly to the CEO and Chief of Staff to oversee the group business strategy creation and execution across 13 countries in Asia and the Middle East. Part of the corporate finance team for capital raising and M&A - raised USD 20 million for our Series C round and acquired a Japan company. “The Square of China”, a Series C Fintech Startup backed by Sequoia Capital. Reported directly to the CEO and Chief of Staff to oversee the group business strategy creation and execution across 13 countries in Asia and the Middle East. Part of the corporate finance team for capital raising and M&A - raised USD 20 million for our Series C round and acquired a Japan company.
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Alchemy Pay
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Singapore
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategy & Corporate Development
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
Global hybrid crypto and fiat payment solution Global hybrid crypto and fiat payment solution
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MDI Ventures
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Indonesia
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Analyst
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2018 - 2018
Corporate Venture Capital arm of Telkom Indonesia Corporate Venture Capital arm of Telkom Indonesia
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SOSV
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Analyst
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2017 - 2018
MOX | Mobile Only Accelerator & Chinaccelerator 中国加速 MOX | Mobile Only Accelerator & Chinaccelerator 中国加速
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Ivory Capital Asia
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Singapore
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Investment Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Analyst
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2017 - 2017
Boutique investment banking firm, exclusive partner of Morgan Stanley Boutique investment banking firm, exclusive partner of Morgan Stanley
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Cento Ventures
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Singapore
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Analyst
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2017 - 2017
Series A investor in the SEA region Series A investor in the SEA region
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VENTURES INTERNATIONAL GROUP SINGAPORE - Quality INVESTMENT DEALS & Proven CAPITAL RAISING
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Singapore
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Analyst
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2016 - 2017
Capital raising consultancy and investment firm Capital raising consultancy and investment firm
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Education
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University of London
Bachelor of science (Honours), Economics and Finance -
ACCA
Diploma, Accounting and Business -
Nanyang Polytechnic
Diploma, Electronics, Computer and Communication Engineering