Steve Melhuish
InvestorFounding Partner at Wavemaker Impact
London Area, United Kingdom
Writes $500K checks
About
Steve Melhuish built PropertyGuru into a NYSE-listed unicorn and uses two decades of Southeast Asian experience to work hands-on from idea through formation on ventures targeting 100M tons CO₂e abatement.
Invests in
AgTechClimate TechEnergyFintechFoodTechMobility & Transportation
Experience
- 100x100 and Wavemaker ImpactFounding Partner & GPcurrent2021 — presentSingapore
- Planet RiseFounder & CEOcurrent2019 — presentSingapore
- Women of the Future ProgrammeJudge, Women of Future Awards South East Asiacurrent2025 — present
- The Earthshot PrizeOfficial Nominatorcurrent2023 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- Eco-BusinessAdvisor & Investorcurrent2021 — presentSingapore
- Intensel LimitedAdvisor & Investorcurrent2021 — presentSingapore
- Wavemaker PartnersVenture Partner & LP Investor2018 — 2024Singapore
- PropertyGuru GroupCo-Founder & Former CEO2007 — 2024Singapore
- TablePointerNon Executive Chairman & Investor2021 — 2024Singapore
- Ampd EnergyAdvisor & Investor2019 — 2023Singapore
- GBxAsiaCo-Founder, Co-Chair & Board Member2022 — 2023Singapore
- Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)Advisor & Investor2019 — 2023Singapore
- RIMM SustainabilityAdvisor & Investor2021 — 2023Singapore
- Habitat for Humanity InternationalAdvisor, ShelterTech2020 — 2022Singapore
- igloocompanyNon Executive Director & Investor2019 — 2022Singapore
- LumiticsAdvisor & Investor2020 — 2022Singapore
- uHooAdvisor & Investor2019 — 2022Singapore
- HydroleapAdvisor & Investor2019 — 2021Singapore
- LeikiBoard Director & Investor2006 — 2009Helsinki Metropolitan Area
- Business2profitFounder & CEO2004 — 2009London
Education
- University of PlymouthBachelor in Communications Engineering, Electrical1986 — 1990
- University of ReadingDiploma in Marketing, Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)1992
Skills & more
Start-ups99Angel Investing42Sustainability41Venture Capital99Digital Media99Entrepreneurship7Environmental Awareness3Renewable Energy3NGO3Philanthropy4Scaling4Sales3
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MarketingPrivate EquityMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Real EstateFundraisingTeam BuildingClimateCleantechLeadershipMentoringProptechCircular EconomyFrom Steve's professional profile.
Colleagues at Wavemaker Impact
Andy Hwang
General Partner at Wavemaker Impact
Doug Parker
Founding Partner at Wavemaker Impact
Guillem Segarra
Partner at Wavemaker Impact
Jum Balea
VP for Communications at Wavemaker Impact
Marie Cheong
Founding Partner at Wavemaker Impact
Monique Conheady
Venture Partner at Wavemaker Impact
Paul Santos
Co-founder and Managing Partner at Wavemaker Partners
Quentin Vaquette
Founding Partner at Wavemaker Impact
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Steve Melhuish work?
- Steve Melhuish is Founding Partner at Wavemaker Impact.
- What does Steve Melhuish invest in?
- Steve Melhuish invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, Energy, Fintech, FoodTech, Mobility & Transportation.
- What check size does Steve Melhuish write?
- Steve Melhuish typically writes checks of $500K.
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