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Saemin Ahn

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Partner, Southeast Asia at 500 Startups Vietnam · Managing Partner, International Investment at Rakuten Capital

Singapore

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About

Founding and Managing Partner of Rakuten Ventures (2013), now leading Rakuten Capital's international investment across verticals including machine learning/AI, new energy, robotics and aerospace. Also an Executive Officer of Rakuten Group.

Experience

  1. Rakuten CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2025 — presentSingapore
  2. 500 GlobalPartner2023 — 2024Singapore
  3. HonestbankInvestor2021 — 2023Indonesia
  4. 小黑鱼科技有限公司Investor & Board Observer2018 — 2023Shanghai City, China
  5. GoTo GroupInvestor & Advisor(IPO IDX: GOTO)2016 — 2023Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia
  6. OneSignalInvestor & Advisor2015 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
  7. ViSenze - AI for Visual CommerceInvestor & Advisor & Board Member2014 — 2023Singapore
  8. CarousellInvestor & Advisor & Board Member2013 — 2023Singapore
  9. RakutenFounding Managing Partner, Rakuten Ventures2013 — 2023Singapore
  10. ESTmobInvestor & Advisor & Board Member2014 — 2021Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
  11. Run DexterInvestor & Advisor & Board Member2016 — 2021New York City Metropolitan Area
  12. Epic!Investor & Advisor & Board Member(Acquired by BYJU'S)2014 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  13. Algorithmia IncInvestor & Advisor(Acquired by Data Robot)2014 — 2021Greater Seattle Area
  14. Coda PaymentsInvestor & Advisor2013 — 2021Singapore & South East Asia
  15. PocketMathInvestor & Advisor & Board Member2014 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
  16. PolymorphInvestor & Advisor & Board Member(Acquired by Walmart)2015 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  17. MakeLeapsInvestor & Board Member(Acquired by Ricoh)2016 — 2018Tokyo, Japan
  18. GoogleStrategic Partnership Development Manager APAC2011 — 2013
  19. Google SingaporeMedia Program Manager2009 — 2011
  20. Google KoreaOnline Partnership Manager2008 — 2009
  21. Hyundaicard CompanyBrand Manager2007 — 2008
  22. Animation Studio AnimalFree Lance Marketing Manager2003 — 2005
  23. Intercom SoftwareNetwork Relation’s Manager2003 — 2005
  24. Baramdosa (True Fortunes Inc.)Free Lance Marketing Vice-Head2002 — 2005

Skills & more

New Business Development52Mobile Technology10Marketing Strategy71Product Development14Product Management67International Sales12Branding Development2Mobile Devices47Business Development39Online Advertising24Strategic Partnerships98

Languages English · Japanese · Korean

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EstmobPocketmath

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Colleagues at 500 Startups Vietnam

Binh Tran
General Partner at AVV
Christine Tsai
CEO at 500 Startups Vietnam
Courtney Powell
COO at 500 Startups Vietnam
Khailee Ng
Global Managing Partner; Managing Partner, Southeast Asia at 500 Startups Vietnam
Martin Cu
Partner, Southeast Asia at 500 Startups Vietnam
Paul Yoo
CFO at 500 Startups Vietnam
Shahril Ibrahim
Partner at The Hive Southeast Asia
Vishal Harnal
Global Managing Partner; Managing Partner, Southeast Asia at 500 Startups Vietnam

Frequently asked questions

Who is Saemin Ahn?
Founding and Managing Partner of Rakuten Ventures (2013), now leading Rakuten Capital's international investment across verticals including machine learning/AI, new energy, robotics and aerospace. Also an Executive Officer of Rakuten Group.
Where does Saemin Ahn work?
Saemin Ahn is Partner, Southeast Asia at 500 Startups Vietnam.
What companies has Saemin Ahn invested in?
Investments tracked here include Estmob, Pocketmath.
Where did Saemin Ahn go to school?
Saemin Ahn studied at Sogang University (Bachelor, Business Administration); Sogang University (Bachelor, Broadcasing & Journalism).

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