What check size does Elise Tan write?

Elise Tan typically writes checks of $25K – $1M.

Where did Elise Tan go to school?

Elise Tan studied at INSEAD (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), MBA); University of Pennsylvania (Technopreneurship (Minor)); National University of Singapore (Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Chemical Engineering).

Elise Tan

Former VP, Investor Relations and Partnerships at LongHash Ventures

Singapore

Writes $25K – $1M checks · typically $50K

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About

Elise Tan is the founder and CEO of Asia Startup Network, a venture and tech community she established with Andrew Tan in 2020 that has grown to over 3,000 members and organized more than 520 mentoring hours. She previously led communications and community at Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India, built the fundraising team at Entrepreneur First in Singapore, and worked as an investment manager at NUS Enterprise, where she helped secure early funding for Shopback. She holds an MBA from INSEAD, is an alumna of the NUS Overseas College program, and serves as an advisor to NUS Angels Ventures.

Experience

Gratitude-Covid Mentoring initiativeFounder. Asia Startup Networkcurrent2020 — presentSingapore
Remarkable Women AsiaFoundercurrent2024 — present
NUS Overseas CollegesExco membercurrent2025 — presentSingapore
Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)Mentorcurrent2025 — present
Singapore PolytechnicMentorcurrent2025 — present
Intellect (YC S21)Investorcurrent2021 — presentSingapore
Digital Mission VenturesVolunteercurrent2021 — present
NUS Angel Ventures (NAV)Advisorcurrent2020 — presentSingapore
Vertex Ventures SE Asia & IndiaDirector, Communications and Community2021 — 2024Singapore
INSEAD Alumni Association SingaporeExco member (INSEAD Alumni Entrepreneurship Club)2022 — 2023
Curio DigitalInvestor2021 — 2022United States
Singapore Business FederationSub-committee member - SG Women Entrepreneurs Network2022Singapore
RAISE SGMentor2020 — 2021
LongHash VenturesVP, Investor Relations and Partnerships2020 — 2021Singapore
LongHash VenturesVP, Investor Relations2020 — 2021Singapore
Entrepreneur FirstHead of Funding, Asia2018 — 2020Singapore
UnileverGlobal Ecommerce Business Intelligence and Analytics Manager2017London, United Kingdom
INSEADINSEAD MBA2016Singapore and France
True Global VenturesBusiness Development and Fundraising2015Singapore
National University of SingaporeManager, NUS Enterprise - Early stage investment, Corporate Innovation and Incubator2013 — 2015Singapore
Startup Leadership Program (non-profit)Program Co-leader, SLP Singapore2013 — 2014Singapore
Procter & GambleFinancial analyst2012 — 2013Singapore
All Deals AsiaBusiness Development Manager2011 — 2012Singapore
Citibank SingaporeProduct manager - Wealth Management2009 — 2011Singapore
TechsailorBusiness Development Internship2009

Skills & more

Strategic Planning13Strategy36Management20Leadership10Analysis1Team Leadership1Personal BrandingProject Management9Business Strategy23Business Development37Product Development1New Business Development3

+12 more

Business AnalysisProduct ManagementMarketingMarket ResearchFinancial AnalysisMarketing StrategyResearchEntrepreneurshipManagement ConsultingInvestmentsPortfolio ManagementBusiness Planning

Languages Chinese · English · French

NUS Alumni Champion — NUS Overseas Colleges
Defining and Achieving Professional Goals — LinkedIn
Becoming a Thought Leader — LinkedIn
Creating Your Personal Brand — LinkedIn
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION — INSEAD
Google Analytics Individual Qualification — Google
Google AdWords certification - search advertising — Google
Delf French Level A2 and B1 — DELF

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Elise Tan?: Elise Tan is the founder and CEO of Asia Startup Network, a venture and tech community she established with Andrew Tan in 2020 that has grown to over 3,000 members and organized more than 520 mentoring hours. She previously led communications and community at Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India, built the fundraising team at Entrepreneur First in Singapore, and worked as an investment manager at NUS Enterprise, where she helped secure early funding for Shopback. She holds an MBA from INSEAD, is an alumna of the NUS Overseas College program, and serves as an advisor to NUS Angels Ventures.
What check size does Elise Tan write?: Elise Tan typically writes checks of $25K – $1M.
Where did Elise Tan go to school?: Elise Tan studied at INSEAD (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), MBA); University of Pennsylvania (Technopreneurship (Minor)); National University of Singapore (Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Chemical Engineering).