Syed Khalil Ibrahim
InvestorManaging Partner at Emissary Capital
Malaysia
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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Syed: together at iCar Asia Limited
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About
Investment and corporate finance professional with broad industry experience. Currently manages SISMA and serves as director of a leading digital car portal operator. Previously headed corporate finance and strategy at a Malaysian-listed conglomerate, spearheading major acquisition and divestment transactions.
Experience
- Emissary CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2020 — presentMalaysia
- iCar Asia LimitedDirectorcurrent2016 — present
- SISMA AutoManaging Directorcurrent2005 — present
- C.I. Holdings BhdHead Coporate Finance, Strategy and Planning2005 — 2013Malaysia
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Consultant2004 — 2005New York, New York
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Senior Associate2001 — 2004Sydney, Australia
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Syed Khalil Ibrahim?
- Investment and corporate finance professional with broad industry experience. Currently manages SISMA and serves as director of a leading digital car portal operator. Previously headed corporate finance and strategy at a Malaysian-listed conglomerate, spearheading major acquisition and divestment transactions.
- Where does Syed Khalil Ibrahim work?
- Syed Khalil Ibrahim is Managing Partner at Emissary Capital.
- What check size does Syed Khalil Ibrahim write?
- Syed Khalil Ibrahim typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Syed Khalil Ibrahim go to school?
- Syed Khalil Ibrahim studied at The University of Western Australia (Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Commerce, Mechanical Engineering & Finance); University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor of Engineering - BE).
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