SPOTLIGHTS
Gobi Partners Launches Sustainability Report 2024
Gobi is proud to launch this year’s edition of the Sustainability Report, which provides a comprehensive look into how ESG principles inform its approach to investing and internal operations. The report dives into the performance of Gobi and its portfolio companies in key ESG metrics, including carbon emissions and sets the firm’s ESG goals for the upcoming year.
Gobi Partners Leads Investment in NanoSkunkWorkX to Advance Malaysia’s Deep Tech, Semiconductor, and Clean Energy Ambitions
NanoSkunkWorkX (nSWX)’s proprietary technology bridges materials sciences and device engineering, resulting in breakthroughs that have the potential to change multiple industries. Founded by former NASA principal investigator Dr. Amani Salim and MIT-trained computer scientist Iqbal Shamsul, nSWX integrates graphene into industrial materials at low cost, enabling applications such as scalable hydrogen production and ruggedised biosensor platforms.
Gobi Partners Bridges North and Southeast Asia Through HKIC Delegation
Gobi participated in the Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC)’s delegation to Brunei and Malaysia to help build closer ties between China and ASEAN’s investment and technology ecosystems. Both Brunei and Malaysia’s technology and investment ecosystems are important collaborators for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, and HKIC’s network enables startups that want to expand between both.
MUST-READS
Eight Gobi Portfolio Founders Recognised in Fintech Frontiers 50 Awards 2025
The awards recognised founders who are building the infrastructure for the financial industry of the future. Gobi-backed leaders represented 16% of the winners, underscoring the impact of its FinTech portfolio across Asia. Kelvin Teo (CEO, Funding Societies), Lucy Liu (Co-founder and President, Airwallex), and Yen Ming Lee (Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, PolicyStreet) were featured on the Fintech Frontier 15, while the Fintech Frontier Emerging 35 included Alex Kim (Co-founder and President, Paywatch), Gokula Krishnan Subramaniam (Founder and CEO, Vircle), Jessada Sookdhis (Co-founder and CEO, FINNOMENA Group), Wilson Kok (Co-founder and Chief Risk Officer, DCAP Digital), and Yuen Tuck Siew (Co-Founder and CEO, RinggitPlus (Jirnexu)).
Six Gobi Founders Featured in Tatler's Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow 2025 List
Six founders backed by Gobi were featured on Tatler’s list honouring the innovators whose technologies are shaping societies across Asia. From DNA surgery to sustainability, these leaders are addressing issues that affect millions of people. The list includes: Calvin Sio (Founder and CEO, Chazence), Gary Ng (Co-founder and CEO, viAct), Jay Li (Founder and CEO, Realeague), Korawad Chearavanont (Founder and Executive Chairman, Amity Solutions), Tian Zhu (Co-founder and CEO, GenEditBio), and Wong Whei Ming (Founder and CEO, Speedhome).
Forbes Asia Honours GeneEditBio and Base Therapeutics in Top 100 To Watch
Two biotech startups from Gobi Partners' portfolio were recognised on Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch for 2025 list, which highlights promising small companies and startups across the Asia-Pacific region. Base Therapeutics, co-founded by Dr Xu Tianhong, develops gene-editing treatments for advanced tumours, while GenEditBio, led by founders Tian Zhu and Zongli Zheng, focuses on rare disease therapeutics. The recognition underscores the companies' contributions to advancing healthcare innovation throughout Asia.
RECENT EVENTS
Gobi Hosts Inaugural CVCFO Venture Capital/Private Equity Conference in Kuala Lumpur
Gobi hosted an exclusive conference tailored for Malaysia’s venture capital and private equity community, bringing together professionals and senior leaders from top VC and PE firms across the ASEAN region. Sessions focused on navigating changes in a rapidly evolving financial landscape and creating more operational efficiency. Speakers represented Cheang & Ariff, China Equity Investment CFO Organization (CVCFO), Ernst & Young (EY), Insights Law, J.P. Morgan, Linnovate Partners, Securities Commission Malaysia, Sunwising Insurance Brokers Limited (SWI), Vynn Capital, and Zaid Ibrahim & Co..
Partnering with Alibaba to Foster Global Innovation in the Philippines
The annual Alibaba Netpreneur Masterclass programme brought together entrepreneurs from more than 50 cities across the archipelago, achieving a 60:40 male-to-female ratio. The initiative drove business growth and strengthened the Philippines' tech ecosystem's global competitiveness. The programme connected diverse founders and provided resources to scale their ventures internationally.