Keenan Kwok
InvestorCo-Founder and Partner at Aera VC
Hong Kong
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Keenan Kwok, Group CEO of GetLinks, pairs experience as an active early-stage climate investor with Web3/blockchain and metaverse HR initiatives focused on future-of-work, crypto, and impact in emerging markets.
Invests in
AgTechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyFoodTechHardwareSpace Tech
Experience
- GetLinksGroup CEOcurrent2015 — presentHK, TH, SG, VN, IN.
- AsiaStartupsFounder & Chairmancurrent2016 — presentAsia
- Aera VCCo-founder and Partner - Aera VCcurrent2016 — present
- Eastech Holding LimitedMember of the Board of Directors, Advisorcurrent2008 — presentTaiwan, Hong Kong, China
- HiFi Orient Thai Public Company LimitedCo-founder, Deputy Managing Director, Advisor2006 — 2019Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar
- Snakk MediaAngel Investor2008 — 2012
- MXM (Meredith Xcelerated Marketing)Angel Investor - The Hyperfactory (Acquired by NYSE:MDP)2001 — 2012
- Angkor CapitalFounder & Managing Partner2006 — 2011Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- Deutsche BankTechnology Investment Banking Associate2002 — 2006Hong Kong, China, Taiwan
- Deutsche BankTechnology Investment Banking Analyst2001San Francisco Bay Area
Skills & more
Analysis2Management12Strategy4Investment Banking21CRM14Social Media Marketing5Mobile Devices7Start-ups33Mergers & Acquisitions10Integrated Marketing3Portfolio Management4Investments6
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MarketingBusiness DevelopmentSEOEntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategySalesCloud ComputingMarketing StrategyLanguages Cantonese · English · Mandarin · Thai
From Keenan's professional profile.
Colleagues at Aera VC
Alex André de La Porte
Insight Partner at Aera VC
Daniel Tan
Fund Director, Principal at Aera VC
Derek Handley
Futurist, entrepreneur, and student fascinated by what it means to live well in an increasingly chaotic world
Jiore Craig
Insight Partner at Aera VC
Josh Thompson
Partner at Aera VC
Jui Jhala
Fund Director, Finance & Compliance at Aera VC
Nick Winstone
Founder, Partner at Aera VC
Roz Turner
Operations & Support at Aera VC
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Keenan Kwok?
- Keenan Kwok, Group CEO of GetLinks, pairs experience as an active early-stage climate investor with Web3/blockchain and metaverse HR initiatives focused on future-of-work, crypto, and impact in emerging markets.
- Where does Keenan Kwok work?
- Keenan Kwok is Co-Founder and Partner at Aera VC.
- What does Keenan Kwok invest in?
- Keenan Kwok invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Hardware, Space Tech.
- What check size does Keenan Kwok write?
- Keenan Kwok typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Keenan Kwok go to school?
- Keenan Kwok studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (Masters, Accounting and Finance); University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (Bachelor's and Master's degree, Business Administration and Management).
Founder mafias
500 Global mafia67
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Melanie Perkins500 Global 2012Founded CanvaCliff Obrecht500 Global 2012Founded CanvaCameron Adams500 Global 2012Founded CanvaEoghan McCabeGA 3 2011Founded FinDes TraynorGA 3 2011Founded FinHarry GrunerGA 19Founded Hilos +2
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Deutsche Bank mafia57
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Vlad YatsenkoAVP, Application Developer / Team LeadFounded RevolutDavid WhelanAssociate, Investment BankingFounded Strive Health +3Evan CaronDirectorFounded Fairwords +2Alfonso de LeónDirector - Principal Finance-Renewable Energy, Credit and Structured DerivativesFounded Finizens +1Sergio FurioVice President (Corporate & Investment Bank)Founded Creditas +1Kulveer TaggarAnalystFounded Auctomatic +1
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University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business mafia24
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Daniel FetnerBusinessFounded Instrument Capital +1Jason LettmannMBAFounded Alx Oncology +1Jason OkraFounded Wayline +1Tige SavageMBAFounded DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG)Paul McCreadieMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Arbor MetrixSherwin PriorMBAFounded Kuhmute
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Same school
Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business280
Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaTige SavageCo-founder at RevolutionWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneRob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftHyun KooPartner at March Capital PartnersRichard GuVice President at March Capital Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at GetLinks1
Also worked at Deutsche Bank540
Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at BenchmarkVlad YatsenkoCo-founder & CTO of RevolutFunmi GarrickFinance and Operations at Impact America FundGiuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 VenturesJeppe ZinkPartner at NorthzoneDan MoreheadFounder & CEO at Pantera Capital
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