The Temasek Mafia
7 people came through Temasek and went on to found or lead other companies.
Falguni NayarIndia advisorFounded NykaaAmy ChangTemasek Advisory BoardFounded AccompanyPardon MakumbeSummer Associate DirectorFounded CRE Venture CapitalRameez AnsarAssociate DirectorFounded Circles LifeChris BakkeAssociate (Investments, Portfolio Management)Founded InterviewedAkash SharmaPrivate EquityFounded VellumCole SirucekInvestment ProfessionalFounded doc-doc
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Temasek mafia?
- The Temasek mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Temasek and went on to found or lead other companies, including Nykaa, Accompany, CRE Venture Capital, Circles Life, Interviewed.
- Who is in the Temasek mafia?
- Notable members include Falguni Nayar (Nykaa), Amy Chang (Accompany), Pardon Makumbe (CRE Venture Capital), Rameez Ansar (Circles Life), Chris Bakke (Interviewed), Akash Sharma (Vellum), Cole Sirucek (doc-doc).
- What companies did Temasek alumni found?
- Companies founded by Temasek alumni include Nykaa, Accompany, CRE Venture Capital, Circles Life, Interviewed, Vellum, doc-doc.




