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Amra Naidoo

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Co-Founder and General Partner at Accelerating Asia

Singapore

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About

Amra Naidoo co-founded Accelerating Asia in 2019 with Craig Dixon, becoming the first female founding general partner of a venture capital firm in Southeast Asia. She has focused on backing startups with social impact, including gender-lens investments, and has introduced initiatives such as a workplace Code of Conduct and a Gender Advisory Committee at the firm.

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Impact & Social Good

Experience

  1. Accelerating Asia VenturesCo-founder & General Partnercurrent2018 — presentSingapore
  2. Doing Good PodcastHostcurrent2016 — present
  3. Amazon Web Services (AWS)AWS Startup Scout2019 — 2022Singapore
  4. muru-DOperations & Community (Asia)2017 — 2018Singapore
  5. The University of QueenslandMarketing & Program Lead, Accelerators & Incubators (Contract Role)2017Greater Brisbane Area
  6. UN Women Singapore CommitteeHead of Corporate Partnerships2013 — 2016Singapore
  7. UN Women Singapore CommitteeProject Inspire Global Team Lead2013 — 2016Singapore
  8. UN Women Singapore CommitteeCommunications & Program Development Associate2013Singapore
  9. HELP Enterprises LimitedEmployment Consultant (Contract Role)2013Greater Brisbane Area
  10. Workscope Inc.Lead Marketing & Program Resources Consultant2012 — 2013Greater Brisbane Area
  11. The Marc Edward Agency Pty LtdQLD Account Coordinator - Retail Mass & Consumer Divisions2009 — 2012Queensland, Australia
  12. International House BrisbaneSenior Resident2008 — 2009Greater Brisbane Area

Skills & more

Marketing60Event Management53Leadership47Strategy37Management31Social Media32Community Outreach7Business Development22Research18Recruiting15Corporate Social Responsibility7Marketing Strategy15
+12 moreTeam LeadershipTrainingPublic RelationsFundraisingNegotiationRelationship MarketingNetworkingCRMTeamworkPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsCommunity Engagement

Languages English

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Amra Naidoo?
Amra Naidoo co-founded Accelerating Asia in 2019 with Craig Dixon, becoming the first female founding general partner of a venture capital firm in Southeast Asia. She has focused on backing startups with social impact, including gender-lens investments, and has introduced initiatives such as a workplace Code of Conduct and a Gender Advisory Committee at the firm.
Where does Amra Naidoo work?
Amra Naidoo is Co-Founder and General Partner at Accelerating Asia.
What does Amra Naidoo invest in?
Amra Naidoo invests in Impact & Social Good.
Where did Amra Naidoo go to school?
Amra Naidoo studied at University of Newcastle (Master's degree, Marketing); The University of Queensland (Bachelor of Business Management, International Business); The University of Queensland (Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs).

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