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Gobi Partners

Venture capitaloperating company · company profile

Hong Kong · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 74 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Founded in 2002, Gobi Partners is an Asia-centric venture capital firm operating across the region's innovation economy. It invests early and deliberately, aligning long-term strategy with the region's newest innovation ecosystems. The firm emphasizes consistency, selectivity, and long-term performance, backing founders across many Asian markets through a single platform. It also highlights support for the circular economy and women-led companies as part of its portfolio focus.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
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$709K – $37M
HQ
Hong Kong, HK
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2002
Last 12 months
3 investments
AUM
$2B
Tracked investments
202

Team · 74 people

from the firm's website
Lain Yao· Director, Investmentin
Abraiz Abdullah· Analyst, Investmentin
Carol Tang· Director, Financein
Charlie Tsui· Administrative Assistant
Gerald Ko· Senior Manager, Investmentin
Khairil Abdullah· Advisorin
Mon Liang· Assistant Manager, Project
Sandy Chong· Senior Director, Administration / Head of Treasuryin
Shirley Gong· Executive, Finance
Wai Kit Lau· Advisorin
Zuain Mohd Azni· Senior Manager, Value Creationin

What they invest in

from 98 of 202 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×26Fintech ×24SaaS ×24Consumer ×18E-commerce ×16Enterprise Software ×15Marketplaces ×15B2B Marketplaces ×9

HQs:Malaysia×12Hong Kong×11Singapore×11China×10Philippines×8Pakistan×8

Who they back

founder profiles across 57 portfolio companies
46%
solo founders
26 of 57 mapped founding teams
46%
repeat founders
of 39 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×262 founders×173 founders×84+ founders×6

Where their founders studiedfrom 40 founders with education data

University of Melbourne ×4The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ×3University of Cambridge ×3Cornell University ×2Harvard Business School ×2Imperial College London ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×3Plug and Play Ventures ×2

4 founders hold a PhD · 5 hold an MBA (of 41 with degree data)

Investments · 202 tracked

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By year:2026 · 32024 · 12023 · 26 dated

Fanofano.aiin𝕏✓ verified

Fano Labs develops speech and language AI solutions for enterprise communication environments, with models trained on diverse linguistic nuances including dialects and conversational patterns relevant to Asia.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSHong Kong, HK

Dr. Miles Wen(Co-Founder & Chairman)Professor Victor Li(Co-Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsHorizons VenturesOpenspace VenturesSaltagen VenturesAlibaba Entrepreneurs FundHSBC

Glintsglints.comin𝕏✓ verified

Glints operates a talent ecosystem platform in Southeast Asia that connects job seekers with employment opportunities and enables organizations to recruit talent across the region.

B2B MarketplacesHR TechMarketplacesSingapore, SG

Ying CongOswaldQin EnOswald Yeo(Founder)inYong Jie Wong(Founder)in

Co-investorsDCM VenturesMonk's Hill VenturesWavemaker PartnersPix Vine Capital

Muslim Promuslimpro.comin𝕏✓ verified

Muslim Pro is a mobile application serving Muslims with Islamic content, resources, and a streaming service called Qalbox for long-form religious and educational programming.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSocialWellness & FitnessSingapore, SG

Co-investorsCaptii Ventures

Orca Techorca-tech.cn✓ verified

Orca Tech (欧卡智舶) develops autonomous surface vessels including unmanned environmental cleaning boats, smart electric passenger sightseeing boats, and the ORCA-APAS marine autonomous navigation and driver-assistance system for shipping, inspection, tourism, and public-safety applications.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechHardwareRobotics

Co-investorsAlibaba Entrepreneurs FundPlug and Play ChinaAEF Greater Bay Area Fund

Synagisticssynagistics.com✓ verified

Synagistics is a Singapore-based AI and big data company that operates a data-driven commerce platform (Synagie) and an enterprise generative AI platform (Geene) for over 600 enterprises and global brands.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureE-commerceSingapore, SG

Co-investorsAEF Greater Bay Area Fund

15dayta.aiin

Dayta.ai offers Cyclops, a cloud-based shopper analytics platform that connects to existing IP video cameras to capture, analyze, and interpret in-store visitor behavior in real time.

AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS

Patrick Tu(Founder)in

Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersParticleVU Venture Partners

ABHIabhi.co

Abhi is an embedded finance platform providing earned wage access, payroll processing, and invoice factoring solutions for employees, SMEs, and businesses across emerging markets in Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

FintechAbu Dhabi, AE

Omair Ansari(Co-founder)Ali Ladhubhai(Co-founder)

Co-investorsY CombinatorAlter GlobalFatima Gobi VenturesSarmayacarVEFVentureSouq+1 more

AdalFiadalfi.comin

AdalFi provides credit intelligence and lending platform for banks and financial institutions, using bank account data and machine learning models to enable faster and fairer lending decisions while sharing revenue and risk with lenders.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechSaaS

Salman AkhtarKhalid KabeerIan ReadArsalan Ahmed

Co-investorsAmaana CapitalFatima Gobi VenturesCOTU Ventures

Aerodyneaerodyne.groupin

Aerodyne is a drone technology and data analytics provider that offers Drone-as-a-Service and an AI-powered, cloud-based asset management platform (vertikaliti) for inspecting industrial assets such as powerlines, wind turbines, and solar installations.

AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsSaaS

Amir Anuar

Co-investors500 GlobalDRONE FUNDUntroD CapitalIntervestKWAPPETRONAS Ventures+1 more

AI manufacturingmegarobo.comin

Megarobo (镁伽科技) develops autonomous agents and multi-agent solutions combining AI and robotic automation for smart laboratories and intelligent manufacturing.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics

Co-investorsBosch VenturesGranite AsiaRobert Bosch Venture Capital

Ailsynbioailsynbio.com
Airwallexairwallex.comin𝕏

Airwallex operates a global banking platform that provides cross-border payments, financial infrastructure, and AI-powered financial software for businesses.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSingapore, SG

Jack Zhang(CEO)inMax Li(Co-Founder and Head of Design)inLucy Yueting Liu(Co-Founder and President)inXijing Dai (Jacob Dai)(Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer)inKi-Lok Wong(Co-Founder and Principal Architect)inJacob Dai(Founder)in

Co-investorsActivant CapitalAEF Greater Bay Area FundAirTree VenturesAthletic VenturesBlackbird VenturesBowery Capital+19 more

Altivealtive.com

Altive offers a digital platform for professional and wholesale investors to access private market products, including pre-IPO shares, private equity, private credit, and private REITs sourced globally, with a minimum investment of US$100k.

FintechHong Kong, HK

Amber Groupambergroup.io

Amber Group is a digital assets investment and portfolio management firm that serves institutional and individual investors with trading, liquidity provision, and infrastructure solutions for crypto and Web3 projects.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investorsBase PartnersCoinbase VenturesDCM VenturesDigital Finance GroupDragonflyFenbushi Capital+5 more

Amityamity.co

Amity Solutions builds agentic AI platforms, enterprise Generative AI applications, and chatbots to help businesses automate workflows, improve customer engagement, and support employee experience.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech

Co-investorsAC Ventures500 GlobalEast Ventures

Animoca Brandsanimocabrands.comin𝕏

Animoca Brands invests in blockchain and digital asset projects across gaming, infrastructure, culture, and real-world asset categories, with a portfolio of 600+ companies and a focus on Web3 ecosystem development.

B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3GamingSector Agnostic

Yat Siu(Founder & CEO)Robby Yungin

Co-investors2080 Ventures500 GlobalA'Z AngelsAdit Ventures Management, LlcAlpha Wave GlobalAppWorks Ventures+37 more

Antevortalabsantevortalabs.com
Antworkantwork.link

Antwork (迅蚁) develops autonomous logistics drones and automated hub stations for urban delivery, including the TR9S/TR7S six-rotor cargo drones and the RA3 drone paired with the RH1 unmanned hub for autonomous takeoff, landing, and cargo handling.

HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Apoideaapoidea.ai

Hong Kong, HK

Hardy Liu(Founder)Cheney Cheng(Founder)in

Apps Foundry
Aptoideaptoide.com

Paulo Trezentos(Founder)in

Co-investorsChamaeleonGolden Gate Ventures

Aqumonaqumon.com
Archonarchon.bioinJun 2026

Archon Biosciences develops a computational protein design platform leveraging AI and deep learning for therapeutic and vaccine applications.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSeattle, US

George Ueda, Ph.D.(Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder)James Lazarovits, Ph.D.(Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder)James Lazarovits(Founder)inGeorge Ueda(Founder)in

Co-investorsCornucopian Capital ManagementMadrona Venture GroupGaorong CapitalGaorong VenturesIDG CapitalY Combinator+1 more

Archonarchon.incin𝕏Jun 2026

Archon provides compliance services that accelerate the federal authorization process for software vendors selling to government agencies, reducing typical timelines and associated expenses.

CybersecurityGovTechSan Francisco, US

George Parks(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorGaorong CapitalGaorong VenturesIDG CapitalRebel FundZhenFund

Area28area28.io
Armourzeroarmourzero.com

Chong Wai Lun(Founder)in

ArmourZero Holdings

Cloud-based cybersecurity for SMEs across Southeast Asia

Atom Semiconductoratom-semiconductor.com

Atom Semiconductor provides a thermocouple reference design that enables accurate temperature measurement with less than 1°C error, integrating anti-aliasing filters, bias circuits, and cold junction compensation.

HardwareIoTSemiconductorsHong Kong, HK

Co-investorsQiming Venture Partners

BaBe
Banksaqubanksaqu.co.id𝕏

A digital banking service for gig economy workers, solopreneurs, and small-to-medium businesses in Indonesia.

FintechJakarta, ID

Basetherapeuticsbasetherapeutics.com

Base Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company working in the cell and gene therapy field, developing therapeutic products and research reagents and running clinical research projects for clients such as pharmaceutical companies, research institutes, universities, and hospitals.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechShanghai, CN

Co-investorsAEF Greater Bay Area Fund

Baterikubateriku.comin𝕏

Bateriku provides on-demand car battery replacement and roadside assistance services in Malaysia.

E-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationMalaysia, MY

Co-investorsAEF Greater Bay Area FundVentureTECH

Beamridebeam.comin𝕏

Beam is a shared micromobility operator providing electric scooter services across Asia Pacific cities, committed to climate neutrality and Vision Zero safety standards through technology and rider education programs.

Climate TechMobility & TransportationSingapore, SG

Deb Gangopadhyay(Founder)Alan Jiang(Founder)

Co-investorsAppWorks VenturesArbor VenturesIndex VenturesK2 GlobalLIONHEART VENTURESPartech Ventures+3 more

Bigbangacademyhkbigbangacademyhk.com
Biomedbiomed.hk
Bitsmediabitsmedia.comin
Boomgrowboomgrow.com

Murali Krishnamurthy(Founder)in

Britesemibritesemi.com

Co-investorsNorwest Venture Partners

Camera360camera360.com
Care Conciergecareconcierge.com.my

Senior healthcare solutions in Malaysia

Carsomecarsome.my

Carsome operates a used-car transaction platform in Malaysia that links private sellers with a network of dealers.

Mobility & Transportation

Aaron FoongJiun Ee TeohKee Choon (Eric) Cheng

Co-investors500 GlobalAEF Greater Bay Area FundBurda Principal InvestmentsEndeavor CatalystSpiral VenturesVynn Capital+2 more

Castarunioncastarunion.com
Chuangkitchuangkit.com
CIB Development
Clearbotclearbot.orgin

Clearbot develops autonomous marine robots designed to clean oceans and manage waterways sustainably.

CleantechClimate TechIoTRoboticsManila, PH

Co-investorsEarth Venture Capital

Cloudbreakrcloudbreakr.comin

Media analytics company using big data and AI for influencer discovery and marketing campaign management across Asia.

Edwin Wong(Founder)inRudy Chan(Founder)inLeo Siu(Founder)in

Co-investorsBeyond Ventures

Cloudeatscloudeats.com

CloudEats operates cloud kitchens that build delivery-optimized virtual food brands, each targeting a specific consumer persona, using proprietary technology with API integrations to major delivery platforms.

ConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainManila, PH

Co-investorsNordstarJungle VenturesVulpes Ventures

COLABScolabs.pkin𝕏

COLABS provides Employer of Record (EOR) and HR services for managing remote teams in Pakistan, covering onboarding, payroll, attendance, leaves, and health insurance, alongside legal, accounting, and tax support.

Future of WorkHR TechPropTechSaaS

Co-investorsAmaana CapitalFatima Gobi VenturesIndus Valley CapitalShorooq PartnersWaad Investment

Compasiacompasia.com

Julius Lim(Founder)in

Coreneticcorenetic.ai

Co-investorsAEF Greater Bay Area Fund

Cortical Labscorticallabs.comin𝕏Mar 2026

Cortical Labs develops biological computing systems by growing human neurons on chips to create a programmable computing platform.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMelbourne, AU

Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesHorizons VenturesRadar VenturesIn-Q-TelJanuary Capital

CryptoSlamcryptoslam.io

Overland Park, US

Randall Wasinger(Executive Officer, Director)Randy Wasinger(Founder)in

Co-investorsalphabet angelsKCRise FundMetastableRed Beard VenturesSora VenturesAnimoca Brands+1 more

Dashdash.coin
Daydaycookdaydaycook.com

DayDayCook is a cooking and food content platform offering recipes, step-by-step guides, blog articles, and cooking videos across a range of cuisines including Chinese, Thai, and Western dishes.

ConsumerFoodTechMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Norma Chu(Founder)Neko WangSam Lim

BoardLu Zhang

Co-investors500 GlobalTalis Capital

Dcapdcap.com.myin

Sonia Ng(Founder)inWilson .(Founder)in

DCAP Holdings

AI-enabled financial inclusion in Malaysia

DealCartdealcart.ioin𝕏

Xoilac TV is a Vietnamese website that streams live football matches for free, covering domestic and international leagues along with other sports.

E-commerceFintechMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment

Ammar Naveed(Founder)Haider Raza(Founder)inFazel RehmanSyed RazaTanzila Asim ZafarUsman Dealcart

Co-investors500 GlobalAmaana CapitalFatima Gobi VenturesShorooq PartnersSturgeon Capital

Decloutdeclout.com
Deep Principledeepprinciple.comin

AI for Science (Chemistry/Materials) innovator (Hangzhou)

Haidian, CN

Chenru Duan(Founder)Haojun Jia(Founder)in

Co-investorsLinear Capital

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Gobi Partners made?
Gobi Partners has 196 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Gobi Partners invest at?
Gobi Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Gobi Partners's typical check size?
Gobi Partners typically writes checks of $709K – $37M.
What sectors does Gobi Partners focus on?
Gobi Partners focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Circular Economy, Cloud Computing, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Robotics, Semiconductors, Travel & Hospitality.
Where is Gobi Partners located?
Gobi Partners is headquartered in Hong Kong, HK.
Does Gobi Partners lead rounds?
Yes, Gobi Partners leads investment rounds.
Who does Gobi Partners co-invest with?
Gobi Partners most often shares deals with 500 Global, AEF Greater Bay Area Fund, Fatima Gobi Ventures, among 195 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Building Trust in Business Partnerships with Jamaludin Bujang, Gobi Partners | Billion Dollar Moves

Sarah Chen-Spellings · Jamaludin Bujang

FoundersHK Fireside Chat with Chibo Tang, Gobi Partners

FoundersHK · Chibo Tang

Hotelmize Talks X Chibo Tang Gobi Partners (Part 2)

Mize · Chibo Tang

What is Venture Capital Really Like (feat. Chibo Tang, Gobi Partners) — KrASIA Debunks Ep. 3

KrASIA · Chibo Tang

SuperSeed II Championship - Jamaludin Bujang, Gobi Partners

Gobi Partners · Jamaludin Bujang

Live Interview with Thomas G. Tsao, Co-Founder - Gobi Partners

Startup Istanbul · Thomas G. Tsao

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