About
A thought leader on gender and technology in Asia, Virginia co-founded She Loves Tech, a global startup competition for women in tech, and founded Lean In China. Her background is in law and finance at Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance, focusing on emerging-market investments.
Experience
- She Loves TechFounder and Chaircurrent2023 — presentChina
- She Loves TechFoundercurrent2015 — present
- Teja VenturesFounding Partnercurrent2018 — presentSingapore
- Lean In ChinaFoundercurrent2016 — presentBeijing
- AshurstSenior Associate2014 — 2016Beijing City, China
- Clifford Chance LLPAssociate2013 — 2014Beijing City, China
- Allen and Overy LLPAssociate2010 — 2013London, United Kingdom
- RBSGlobal Restructuring Group2011 — 2012Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Allen & Overy LLPTrainee Solicitor2008 — 2010Shanghai City, China and London, United Kingdom
- Bruce Peru OrganisationProgramme Manager2007 — 2008Trujillo, Peru
- International IDEAIntern2007Kathmandu, Nepal
Skills & more
Cross-border Transactions38Banking Law33Negotiating Contracts10International Law15Microfinance7Impact Investing7Restructuring34Emerging Markets8
Languages English · Mandarin · Spanish
From Virginia's professional profile.
Colleagues at Teja Ventures
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Group CEO, Gushcloud at Teja Ventures
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Arjun Purkayastha
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Cherie Nursalim
Vice Chairman, Giti Group and International Chamber of Commerce at Teja Ventures
Debra Langley
Former President, DKNY Jeans at Teja Ventures
Genevieve Ding
Executive Director and Head of APAC Sustainability, JP Morgan at Teja Ventures
Georgette Tan
Founder & President, United Women Singapore at Teja Ventures
Kenny Ong
Investment Associate at Teja Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Virginia Tan?
- A thought leader on gender and technology in Asia, Virginia co-founded She Loves Tech, a global startup competition for women in tech, and founded Lean In China. Her background is in law and finance at Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance, focusing on emerging-market investments.
- Where does Virginia Tan work?
- Virginia Tan is Founding & Managing Partner at Teja Ventures.
- Where did Virginia Tan go to school?
- Virginia Tan studied at King's College London (Bachelor of Laws (LLB)); Raffles Institution.
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