Golden Gate Ventures
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $500K – $5M
- Stage
- Seed, Series A
- AUM
- $250M
- Sectors
- Fintech, Enterprise, Consumer +1
- Founded
- 2011
- HQ
- Singapore
About Golden Gate Ventures
Golden Gate Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Singapore founded in 2011. Golden Gate Ventures is a global, early-stage venture capital firm that empowers audacious founders across 3 continents. Founded in 2011, Golden Gate Ventures combines the knowledge and experience of Silicon Valley with the passion and experience in emerging startup ecosystems, establishing local roots with global reach. For over a decade, the firm's role is not just to fund founders as investors, but to nurture vibrant startup ecosystems with sustained growth. Golden Gate Ventures has invested The firm focuses on Seed, Series A investments across sectors including Fintech, Enterprise, Consumer, Digital Health. The firm manages $200M in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Carousell, Finaxar, Carro, BigPay and Kfit. Backing bold entrepreneurs building technology companies that transform Southeast Asia.
Investment Thesis
“Backing bold entrepreneurs building technology companies that transform Southeast Asia.”
Leadership Team
Vinnie Lauria and Jeffrey Paine founded Golden Gate Ventures in 2011; Paul Bragiel is also listed as a co-founder and now sits on the advisory roster. Michael Lints and Hussain Abdulla are founding partners for the MENA region, and SEC filings confirm Lauria and Paine as executive officers on the firm's Southeast Asia vehicle and Lints on the MENA fund. Justin Hall and Jeffrey Chua are partners, and Angela Toy is partner and chief operating officer. Desmond Tay heads finance and operations, Chen Yang Sia is general counsel and Mahesha Subramaniam leads client relations. The firm describes its team as a mix of former company builders, marketers and financiers, several of whom started companies in Silicon Valley before moving to Singapore. Advisors include Aftab Mathur, a managing director at Temasek, and Allen Taylor of Endeavor Catalyst.
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
View full portfolio →Fund History
Golden Gate Ventures was founded in 2011 and reports $250 million under management, more than 90 companies funded and over $1 billion of downstream financing raised by its portfolio. The firm does not publish a numbered fund series, but two vehicles are visible in SEC filings. Golden Gate Ventures Cattlehorn, L.P. filed in November 2021 with an indefinite offering amount and Vincent Lauria and Jeffrey Paine named as executive officers of the general partner. Golden Gate Ventures MENA Fund 1 L.P. filed in October 2024, also with an indefinite offering amount, with Henricus Michael Lints named on the general partner. The MENA vehicle is the structural news here: a Southeast Asia specialist extending into the Middle East, matched by the addition of MENA-focused founding partners. KPMG has ranked the firm among the top five Southeast Asian funds. Headquarters is Singapore, with offices in Indonesia and Vietnam.
SEC Fund Filings
- Vehicles filed, last 24 months
- 1
- Latest filing
Golden Gate Ventures filed a Form D for 1 fund vehicle between Sep 26, 2024 and Sep 25, 2026.
| Fund vehicle | Source |
|---|---|
| Golden Gate Ventures MENA Fund 1 L.P. | SEC Form D, filed |
A Form D is the notice a fund files with the SEC when it raises money in a private offering. Feeder funds, parallel funds and SPVs each file their own, so the count measures filing activity, not the number of flagship funds.
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D filings for pooled investment funds, original filings only (amendments excluded). Our filing data starts Jul 1, 2024. Vehicles are matched to Golden Gate Ventures by fund name and checked against the sponsor address and named principals on each filing; offering amounts are not shown. Each “SEC Form D” link opens an EDGAR full-text search for that vehicle’s exact name, where the filing itself is listed. See every new fund filing on the Form D Radar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does Golden Gate Ventures invest at?
Golden Gate Ventures primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Where is Golden Gate Ventures located?
Golden Gate Ventures is headquartered in Singapore. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does Golden Gate Ventures focus on?
Golden Gate Ventures focuses on investments in Fintech, Enterprise, Consumer, Digital Health. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is Golden Gate Ventures's typical check size?
Golden Gate Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $5M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does Golden Gate Ventures have under management?
Golden Gate Ventures manages approximately $250M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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