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Gavin Teo

Investor

General Partner at Altara Ventures

Singapore

Writes $3M – $5M checks

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About

Gavin Teo is a Singapore‑based ex‑Zynga FarmVille PM who uses game‑design mechanics to evaluate consumer and product-led growth, advises go‑to‑market and user growth across US and Southeast Asia, and teaches at NUS.

Invests in

ConsumerDeep TechEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechMedia & EntertainmentMobility & Transportation

Experience

  1. Altara VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2020 — presentSingapore
  2. AIQ Worldwide, L.P.Co-Foundercurrent2026 — presentUnited States | Singapore
  3. Staffinc GroupBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentJakarta, Indonesia
  4. Clevai Edtech GroupBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentHanoi Capital Region
  5. SATURDAYSBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentJakarta, Indonesia
  6. KYAN TherapeuticsBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentSingapore
  7. Klinik PintarBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentJakarta, Indonesia
  8. reach52Board Membercurrent2025 — presentSingapore
  9. Med247Board Member2022 — 2025Hanoi Capital Region
  10. Frontier Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FICV)Board Member2021 — 2024UAE
  11. B Capital GroupBoard Partner and Advisor2019 — 2020Singapore
  12. B Capital GroupGeneral Partner2016 — 2019San Francisco
  13. Comcast VenturesPrincipal2012 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
  14. ZyngaSenior Product Manager2010 — 2012San Francisco Bay Area
  15. MicrosoftStrategy and Business Development Manager - Xbox2009Seattle, Washington, United States
  16. Entrepreneur Partners, L.P.Associate2009Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  17. Bain & CompanySenior Associate Consultant2005 — 2008Los Angeles and Johannesburg
  18. Merrill LynchSummer Analyst, Investment Banking (Technology M&A)2002Palo Alto, California, United States

Skills & more

Strategy99Management13Analysis2Team Management1Leadership8Strategic Planning3Due Diligence24Private Equity23Product Management73Investments26Mergers5Start-ups30
+12 moreMergers & AcquisitionsVenture CapitalPortfolio ManagementBusiness DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisEntrepreneurshipStrategic PartnershipsInternational BusinessFinanceManagement Consulting

Languages Chinese

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Investments

Board seats

AImotiveAtomwiseBright.mdCareDoxClevaiCXAFishbrainKlinik PintarKyanMed247SaturdaysSilverCloudStaffinc

Investor

Evidation HealthMyiaNotable Labs

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gavin Teo?
Gavin Teo is a Singapore‑based ex‑Zynga FarmVille PM who uses game‑design mechanics to evaluate consumer and product-led growth, advises go‑to‑market and user growth across US and Southeast Asia, and teaches at NUS.
Where does Gavin Teo work?
Gavin Teo is General Partner at Altara Ventures.
What does Gavin Teo invest in?
Gavin Teo invests in Consumer, Deep Tech, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation.
What check size does Gavin Teo write?
Gavin Teo typically writes checks of $3M – $5M.
What boards does Gavin Teo sit on?
Gavin Teo holds tracked board seats at AImotive, Atomwise, Bright.md, CareDox, Clevai, CXA, Fishbrain, Klinik Pintar, Kyan, Med247.
What companies has Gavin Teo invested in?
Investments tracked here include Evidation Health, Myia, Notable Labs.
Where did Gavin Teo go to school?
Gavin Teo studied at The Wharton School (MBA, Finance and Entrepreneurial Management); Claremont McKenna College (B.A., Economics); Chinese International School | 漢基國際學校.

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