Russell Dreisenstock
InvestorManaging Partner at Tanglin Venture Partners
Singapore
Writes $25K β $200K checks Β· typically $75K
About
Russell Dreisenstock is Managing Partner at Tanglin Venture Partners and formerly Segment Head of Investments at Prosus and Naspers, where he deployed over US$4 billion in consumer internet businesses across food, education, commerce, travel, and classifieds with a focus on emerging economies. His notable investments include Flipkart, Similarweb, Delivery Hero, and Swiggy, with approximately nine liquidity events and board service through multiple IPOs. He brings approximately 20 years of experience in deal sourcing, structuring, optimization, and corporate development across technology sectors.
Experience
- Tanglin Venture PartnersManaging Partnercurrent2026 β presentSingapore
- SimilarwebBoard Director2014 β 2025Tel Aviv Area, Israel
- Prosus GroupHead of Investments (Food)2019 β 2024Singapore
- BYJU'S Think and Learn Private LimitedMember Board Of Directors2018 β 2023India
- Naspers VenturesHead of International Investments (San Francisco, USA)2016 β 2019
- MovileMember Board of Directors2016 β 2017SΓ£o Paulo Area, Brazil
- Naspers LimitedHead M&A, Global Expansion (Singapore)2014 β 2016Singapore
- Naspers LimitedHead of Business Development, SE Asia, Middle East, Africa, India (Singapore)2012 β 2014Singapore
- Naspers LimitedGeneral Manager, Business Development, Africa & Middle East2009 β 2012
- Naspers LimitedBusiness Development and Strategy (Cape Town, South Africa)2005 β 2009
- Naspers LimitedGeneral Manager, Internet Service Provider (Cape Town, South Africa)2000 β 2005
- HertzCFO, Southern Africa1994 β 2000Cape Town Area, South Africa
Education
- INSEADNASP DPC '22 Jan, Naspers International Director Program (IDP)2021 β 2022
- University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-AfrikaCA (SA), BCompt (Honors)1988 β 1994
- ICAEWInstitute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
- The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
Skills & more
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New Business DevelopmentBusiness AnalysisAnalyticsStrategic PartnershipsDigital StrategyProduct ManagementDigital MarketingBusiness DevelopmentDigital MediaOnline MarketingCompetitive AnalysisFrom Russell's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended INSEAD668
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Also attended University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika31
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Also attended ICAEW104
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Shared employers
Also worked at Tanglin Venture Partners15
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Also worked at Prosus Group6
Also worked at BYJU'S Think and Learn Private Limited9
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