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Simon Hopkins

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Founder & Group CEO at Milltrust International Group · Co-founder & Chairman Of The Board at Spike Venture · Founder & Chairman at East West Private Wealth

Singapore

FoundedEast West Private Wealth

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Matthew Clunies-RossunlockedSimon: together at HSBC (1994)
×2Simon: together at UBS
×4Simon: together at CITIC Securities Company Limited
Simon: together at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

About

Simon Hopkins has worked in international investment management for over three decades, beginning at S.G. Warburg and UBS and holding senior roles at HSBC James Capel and Nomura. He founded the alternatives investment advisory Fortune Group, later acquired by Close Brothers Group, and in 2010 established Milltrust International in Singapore, focusing on emerging markets, agricultural investments, and science and technology innovation. He previously served as an investment manager at CerraCap Ventures and holds a law degree from the University of Bristol.

Invests in

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechHealthtechImpact & Social Good

Founder & Chairman at East West Private Wealth

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East West Private Wealth's investors · 1

Milltrust International GroupLondon · $2.5M checks

Co-founders at East West Private Wealth

AKAlexander Kalis
Alexander KalisFounder & Strategic Adviser
GT
Gary ThorntonFounder & Group Head of Finance & Operations

Experience

  1. Milltrust International GroupCEOcurrent2011 — present
  2. East West Private WealthChairman of the Board of Directorscurrent2023 — presentSingapore
  3. British Innovation FundFounder and Chairman of Investment Councilcurrent2016 — present
  4. SwallowcourtChairmancurrent2010 — presentCornwall, England, United Kingdom
  5. NUS Yong Loo Lin School of MedicineCouncil Membercurrent2016 — presentSingapore
  6. Roslin TechnologiesDirector of the Board2016 — 2021Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  7. Xoomtrip.comDirector2016 — 2021GCC
  8. East India Capital Management Pte LtdChairman2015 — 2020Singapore
  9. Novare Fund ManagerFounding Director2011 — 2019Cape Town/Mauritius
  10. CITIC Securities Company LimitedDirector & Member of Investment Committee - One Belt One Road Fund2016 — 2019Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
  11. Asian Film FundInvestment Manager2015 — 2019Singapore
  12. Close Brothers Asset ManagementHead of Global Institutional Business2010 — 2011Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  13. Fortune Group/Global Fund AnalysisCEO1996 — 2010London, United Kingdom
  14. Nomura InternationalDirector - French Equities1994 — 1996Paris Area, France
  15. HSBCInternational Sales Executive - James Capel1990 — 1994Paris Area, France
  16. UBSInternational Sales Executive - SG Warburg and UBS1986 — 1990London, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Business Development1asset management6Asset Managment30Hedge Funds99Investments99Equities66Mergers6Emerging Markets92Alternative Investments46Private Equity29Mutual Funds18Fund Of Funds14
+10 morePortfolio ManagementCapital MarketsDue DiligenceInvestment BankingFixed IncomeVenture CapitalAsset ManagementCorporate GovernanceTeam LeadershipStrategy

Languages French

  • Simon Hopkins — Waystone
  • FT Non-Executive Director Diploma — Financial Times

From Simon's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

Novare Fund ManagerRoslin TechnologiesSwallowcourt Holdings

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Milltrust International Group

Alexander Kalis
Strategic Adviser at Milltrust International Group
Bashar Al Jawhari
Senior Adviser at Milltrust International Group
Cecilia McLaughlin
Portfolio Manager at Milltrust International Group
Devangana Yadav
Head of Operations at Milltrust International Group
Diana The
Legal Counsel at Milltrust International Group
Dr Bernard Ng
Senior Advisor at Milltrust International Group
Dr Mark Ebert
Chairman at Milltrust International Group
Dr Milla Marinova
Strategic Partner at Milltrust International Group

Frequently asked questions

Who is Simon Hopkins?
Simon Hopkins has worked in international investment management for over three decades, beginning at S.G. Warburg and UBS and holding senior roles at HSBC James Capel and Nomura. He founded the alternatives investment advisory Fortune Group, later acquired by Close Brothers Group, and in 2010 established Milltrust International in Singapore, focusing on emerging markets, agricultural investments, and science and technology innovation. He previously served as an investment manager at CerraCap Ventures and holds a law degree from the University of Bristol.
Where does Simon Hopkins work?
Simon Hopkins is Founder & Chairman of East West Private Wealth and Founder & Group CEO at Milltrust International Group.
What does Simon Hopkins invest in?
Simon Hopkins invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
What companies did Simon Hopkins found?
Simon Hopkins founded East West Private Wealth.
What boards does Simon Hopkins sit on?
Simon Hopkins holds tracked board seats at Novare Fund Manager, Roslin Technologies, Swallowcourt Holdings.
Where did Simon Hopkins go to school?
Simon Hopkins studied at University of Bristol Law School (LLB (Hons), Law); Solihull School; Lichfield Cathedral School (St Chad’s).

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Milltrust International Group mafia2

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Alexander KalisStrategic AdviserFounded East West Private Wealth

Solihull School mafia2

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Sohaib MirPartner at LifeArc VenturesTim FarazmandImpact Fund Chairman at PalatineBradley MonkAssociate at Fuel VenturesOscar WhiteFounder at Beyonk

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Linda BoenderInvestment Director at Nordian CapitalDavide Dattoli ZhangFounder at Talent Garden

Shared employers

Also worked at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine8

Dr Jeremy LimHealthcare Strategist at Verge HealthTech FundWei Ni NeoStartup Program Manager at QAI VenturesDr. Brian KennedyScientific Advisor at MaximonVishal HarnalGlobal Managing Partner; Managing Partner, Southeast Asia at 500 Startups VietnamJeremy LimAdvisor at Health Catalyst CapitalMonika MehtaFounder at Zealth

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Also worked at Roslin Technologies2

Bor BoerManaging Director at CapagroIan HamiltonAdvisor Agri & Food at Convent Capital Management AFF

Also worked at Close Brothers Asset Management6

Nigel GovettCFO at Novo HoldingsGary ThorntonGroup Head of Finance & Operations at Milltrust International GroupAnjali RobertsStrategic Partnerships' Director at Deepbridge CapitalNancy CurtinInterim Chief Executive Officer and Global Chief Investment Officer at AlTi Wealth Management FranceJessica FoxHead of Investor Relations at HaatchRaheem MirzaHead of Marketing at Rebalance Earth

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Matt CherianVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalAngela ToyPartner & COO at Golden Gate VenturesGiuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 VenturesDamien DidierInvestor at DaphniRichard LeeInvestor at MedicxiAdvika JalanResearch Analyst at MMC Ventures

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