Managing Partner at Legion Holdings

What check size does Jay Gao write?

Jay Gao typically writes checks of $5M – $75M.

Where did Jay Gao go to school?

Jay Gao studied at Emory University - Goizueta Business School (Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)); WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business); Raffles Institution.

Jay Gao

Former Growth Equity at Left Lane Capital · Former Private Equity at Trustbridge Partners

New York, New York

Writes $5M – $75M checks · typically $25M

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Experience

Legion HoldingsFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2025 — presentNew York, NY
Left Lane CapitalGrowth Equity2021 — 2025New York, New York, United States
Trustbridge PartnersPrivate Equity2020 — 2021
EY-ParthenonSenior Associate2017 — 2020New York, New York, United States
Sale SplitFounder2015 — 2017

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Languages Chinese

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jay Gao?: Managing Partner at Legion Holdings
What check size does Jay Gao write?: Jay Gao typically writes checks of $5M – $75M.
Where did Jay Gao go to school?: Jay Gao studied at Emory University - Goizueta Business School (Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)); WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business); Raffles Institution.