Where does Aftab Mathur work?

Aftab Mathur is Advisor — Managing Director at Temasek at Golden Gate Ventures.

Where did Aftab Mathur go to school?

Aftab Mathur studied at Yale University (B.A., Economics).

Aftab Mathur

Investor

Advisor — Managing Director at Temasek at Golden Gate Ventures

Singapore

About

Aftab Mathur is Managing Director and Head of Innovation for Venture & Growth Investments at Temasek, overseeing a global technology investment portfolio that includes direct stakes in over 50 companies spanning sectors such as space, artificial intelligence, food technology, and logistics. His investment responsibilities encompass direct investments, platform investments including venture debt and growth capital vehicles, and commitments to over 40 multi-stage venture capital and growth funds worldwide. Mathur serves in leadership and board positions across several portfolio companies and investment platforms, including roles as Chairman of Sterling Biotech, Co-Chairman of Perfect Day, and board director for EvolutionX Debt Capital and Solugen.

Experience

TemasekManaging Directorcurrent2014 — presentSingapore
STERLING Biotech Ltd. - IndiaChairmancurrent2024 — present
Perfect Day (Muufri)Board Membercurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Vertex HoldingsBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentSingapore
pureLiFi LtdBoard Member2016 — 2022Greater Edinburgh Area
GenNext VenturesInvestment Professional2011 — 2014Mumbai Area, India
Matcorp Specialty ChemicalsFounder / CEO2009 — 2011Mumbai Area, India
Warburg PincusAssociate2008 — 2009Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Merrill LynchAssociate2005 — 2008New York City Metropolitan Area
Nomura SecuritiesAnalyst2003 — 2005New York City Metropolitan Area

Education

Yale UniversityB.A., Economics1999 — 2003

Skills & more

Structured FinanceVenture CapitalPortfolio ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsValuationCorporate FinanceEmerging MarketsFixed IncomeFinancial ModelingCorporate DevelopmentReal Estate EconomicsPrivate Equity

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StrategyStart-upsLBOInvestment Banking

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Colleagues at Golden Gate Ventures

Allen Taylor

Managing Partner, Endeavor Catalyst at Golden Gate Ventures

Angela Toy

Partner & COO at Golden Gate Ventures

Chen Yang

Advisor at Golden Gate Ventures

Chen Yang Sia

General Counsel at Golden Gate Ventures

Christal Ng

Associate at Golden Gate Ventures

Cindy Tjing

Finance and Operations Specialist at Golden Gate Ventures

Dea Surjadi

Special Advisor at Golden Gate Ventures

Desmond Tay

Head of Finance and Operations at Golden Gate Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Aftab Mathur?: Aftab Mathur is Managing Director and Head of Innovation for Venture & Growth Investments at Temasek, overseeing a global technology investment portfolio that includes direct stakes in over 50 companies spanning sectors such as space, artificial intelligence, food technology, and logistics. His investment responsibilities encompass direct investments, platform investments including venture debt and growth capital vehicles, and commitments to over 40 multi-stage venture capital and growth funds worldwide. Mathur serves in leadership and board positions across several portfolio companies and investment platforms, including roles as Chairman of Sterling Biotech, Co-Chairman of Perfect Day, and board director for EvolutionX Debt Capital and Solugen.
Where does Aftab Mathur work?: Aftab Mathur is Advisor — Managing Director at Temasek at Golden Gate Ventures.
Where did Aftab Mathur go to school?: Aftab Mathur studied at Yale University (B.A., Economics).