The Temasek Mafia
11 people came through Temasek and went on to found or lead other companies.
Falguni NayarIndia advisorFounded NykaaVorapol (Brook) SupanusontiAssociate Director (Investment)Founded Asia PartnersKien T. NguyenAssociate Director - InvestmentFounded Asia PartnersAmy ChangTemasek Advisory BoardFounded AccompaniChristian Tang-JespersenAdvisorFounded Heptagon Advanced Micro-OpticsPardon MakumbeSummer Associate DirectorFounded CRE Venture CapitalRameez AnsarAssociate DirectorFounded Circles LifeChris BakkeIntern (Investments, Portfolio Management, Risk Management)Founded InterviewedAkash SharmaPrivate EquityFounded VellumCole SirucekInvestment ProfessionalFounded doc-docZaishao ChengDirector (Enterprise Development)Founded Strongkeep
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Temasek mafia?
- The Temasek mafia is the network of 11 people who came through Temasek and went on to found or lead other companies, including Nykaa, Asia Partners, Accompani, Heptagon Advanced Micro-Optics, CRE Venture Capital.
- Who is in the Temasek mafia?
- Notable members include Falguni Nayar (Nykaa), Vorapol (Brook) Supanusonti (Asia Partners), Kien T. Nguyen (Asia Partners), Amy Chang (Accompani), Christian Tang-Jespersen (Heptagon Advanced Micro-Optics), Pardon Makumbe (CRE Venture Capital), Rameez Ansar (Circles Life), Chris Bakke (Interviewed), among 11 tracked members.
- What companies did Temasek alumni found?
- Companies founded by Temasek alumni include Nykaa, Asia Partners, Accompani, Heptagon Advanced Micro-Optics, CRE Venture Capital, Circles Life, Interviewed, Vellum, doc-doc, Strongkeep.









