Wavemaker Partners

Buck Jordan, a former U.S. Army Captain and Blackhawk pilot, syndicated small checks to build a fund and now runs a venture-studio-style operation building shared hardware/software robotics for food automation.

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.

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

Operating Partner since 2017 helping mature portfolio companies with business development, follow-on financing, and exits. Spent 20 years in investment banking including roles at BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, and Merrill Lynch.

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.

Investment Principal and Head of Vietnam. Previously a founding member of VinaCapital Ventures and named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Vietnam in 2022.

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.

Entrepreneur and co-founder of PropertyGuru Group who is a sustainability advocate, angel investor, and mentor focused on climate and social impact in Asia.

Involved in deal sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, and investment proposals. Previously interned at Vulpes Ventures and Deloitte.

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.

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.

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.

Investment Analyst involved in deal sourcing, evaluation, and due diligence. Previously worked in business development at the Professional Fighters League.

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.

An entrepreneur and co-founder of PropertyGuru Group, and a sustainability advocate, angel investor, and mentor focused on climate and social impact in Asia.

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.