Wavemaker Impact

Co-founder and Managing Partner of Wavemaker Partners; an early backer of companies including Growsari and involved in deals such as ChemT and DataMasque.

David Siemer is Co-Founder and CEO of Wave Digital Assets, a SEC-registered investment advisory firm offering venture capital, fund management, and private wealth services in the digital asset sector. Previously, he founded and sold Siemer & Associates LLC, a technology-focused investment bank, to CEC Capital in 2016. Siemer holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Chicago and has invested in cryptocurrency since 2012.

Filipino-born US immigrant with operating exits in specialty foods and ISPs, he runs a Los Angeles–Singapore dual-headquartered platform, champions localized Southeast Asia strategies, and values founders' purpose and long-term thinking.

Doug Parker built and exited nuTonomy as COO—one of the few successful AV software companies—and now co-creates climate-tech startups as founding venture builder targeting 100M-tonne CO₂ abatement and US$100M+ revenue.

Steve Melhuish built PropertyGuru into a NYSE-listed unicorn and uses two decades of Southeast Asian experience to work hands-on from idea through formation on ventures targeting 100M tons CO₂e abatement.

Joined Wavemaker in July 2019, progressing through Chief of Staff and Principal roles before being promoted to Partner, People & Platform. She oversees Platform functions including People, Communications, Finance, Legal, and Portfolio Management, and leads the Wavecrest non-profit initiative.

General Partner leading the firm's early-stage fund Wavemaker Ventures and its corporate innovation initiatives. Former global and regional leader at Facebook, Google, and Stripe.

Investment Principal who joined in 2016 and co-leads the investment team, focusing on deep tech and hardware opportunities. Previously worked at PwC Singapore and Infocomm Investments.

Investment Principal sourcing and scaling investments across Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. Brings a decade of startup operating experience from roles at Skuad, Horangi, JD.ID, and Grab.

Principal overseeing the Portfolio Management Team and Information Systems, and former Head of Research. Previously held research leadership roles at an IT services advisory firm and IDC.

Deep tech entrepreneur who built and exited nuTonomy, now focused on investing in clean tech including green energy, climate change, and water and waste technologies.

Michael Mizrahi has over thirteen years advising technology and media companies in finance, strategy, operations, and business development. He was previously a Principal at Wavemaker Partners, has an early-stage portfolio including Relativity Space and Triller, founded a car-buying startup, and holds a BS from USC's Marshall School of Business.

Monique Conheady is a founder-operator in sustainable transport—built and sold Flexicar to Hertz—who combines environmental engineering and government board experience (Melbourne Water) with founder/investor/board roles at JET Charge and Hysata.

Vice President for Communications at Wavemaker Partners responsible for media relations and firm communications.

Portfolio Management Analyst conducting portfolio tracking and analysis. Previously interned with the investment team at Foxmont Capital Partners.

Senior Associate in Portfolio Management supporting IR, Finance, and Investment teams and managing the firm's portfolio management platform. Previously worked at Procter & Gamble International Operations.

Investment Associate involved in sourcing, due diligence, and investment proposals. Previously a management trainee at Generali and worked at Vietnamese tech startups VNG and Coderschool.

ESG Analyst conducting ESG due diligence for Wavemaker Ventures and managing ESG dashboards and the annual DFI audit. Previously a corporate sustainability intern at Nestle.

Investment VP focused on retail, supply-chain, and fintech in the Indonesian market. Previously a consultant at EY Indonesia's Strategy and Transaction team.

Portfolio Management Associate and co-administrator of the firm's information systems. Previously on the equity research team at CLSA and a product manager at GCash.

Portfolio Management Associate managing the firm's databases and systems, building automations across teams. Currently completing a degree at Ateneo de Manila University.

Senior Associate focused on investments across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand. Previously worked at Tembusu Partners and Agile Fund in Beijing.

Investment Associate covering the Philippine market. Previously interned with the Philippine Department of Finance's Privatization and Corporate Affairs Group.

ESG Senior Associate leading the firm's ESG practice and implementing environmental and social management policies. Holds the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing.