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Amra Naidoo

Investor

Co-Founder and General Partner at Accelerating Asia

Singapore

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.

Invests in

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

Education

  1. University of NewcastleMaster's degree, Marketing2017 — 2019
  2. The University of QueenslandBachelor of Business Management, International Business2007 — 2012
  3. The University of QueenslandBachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs2007 — 2012

Skills & more

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

Languages English

From Amra's professional profile.

Colleagues at Accelerating Asia

Craig Bristol Dixon
Investor at Accelerating Asia
Kiren Tanna
Investor at Accelerating Asia
Osman Ahmed
Investor at Accelerating Asia
Sherwin Sinio
Investor at Accelerating Asia
Swami Sekar
Investor at Accelerating Asia

Frequently asked questions

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.

Founder mafias

The University of Queensland mafia24

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

David KelsoBachelor of CommerceFounded Nowmov +1Giuseppe IademarcoExchange ProgramFounded MilliegroupNilay ThakarDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Skylark BioCameron DavidsonStudy AbroadFounded ClimateCharles O'NeillShort CourseFounded ParsedDonmienne LeungDoctorFounded ThirtyFiveBio Limited

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University of Newcastle mafia5

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Reza AzizianDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded FerveretJorge Moreno Sanchez BrisenoMaster on Engineering ManagementFounded AlimaLuke SinghamBachelor's DegreeFounded ilumadataOskar BlockExchange Semester in AustraliaFounded Stilta

Accelerating Asia mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Kiren TannaEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Una Brands

Same school

Also attended University of Newcastle22

Gabby BleakleySenior Legal Counsel at Square Peg CapitalJane DelougheryHead of Investor Relations at King River CapitalFaisal SedraniCEO, Exel by Merak at Merak CapitalBarbara KaupFinancial & Investment Controlling at eCAPITAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PARTNERSSwetha MuraliVice President at OMX VenturesCynthia MakokhaSenior Accountant at Federation

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Also attended The University of Queensland114

Giuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 VenturesJasmine BettesInvestor at Reinventure GroupEsther GilmoreGlobal Head of the Client Team at Generation Investment ManagementNilay ThakarPrincipal at ARCH Venture PartnersZenetta BurgerPartner at Giant Ventures Global LlpCherie ChouHead of Corporate Development at TNBAura

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Shared employers

Also worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS)251

Nancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesJon TurowVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupEric AndersonPartner at Scale Venture PartnersKeerthi NalabotuInvestor at True VenturesKen HowardVice President of Technology Services at Flare Capital PartnersEliya ElonInvestor at Notable Capital

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Also worked at muru-D6

Alan JonesDirector at CatalysrDan RossOperating Partner at Black Nova VCAustin NicholsSales Coach at Galileo VenturesNate SturckeHead of Impact at PLUS EIGHTCraig Bristol DixonInvestor at Accelerating AsiaTushar AggarwalPrincipal at LuneX Ventures

Also worked at The University of Queensland22

Taryn PietersePartner at RampersandSean MishraSenior Associate at Neu CapitalAlec WatsonSenior Analyst at Neu CapitalPeter KambourisDirector, Element Zeta at TiE Women Global Pitch CompetitionHayley FittlerInvestment Associate at NextGen VenturesBeliz OzturkInvestment Associate at Shearwater Capital

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