Gobi Partners

Gobi Partners is a leading Pan-Asian venture capital firm with over $1.6 billion in assets under management. Founded in 2002, Gobi focuses on emerging and underserved markets across Asia, with investments spanning sectors like fintech, e-commerce, digital media, and agtech. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong, Gobi has expanded its footprint to 15 locations, including key offices in China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Gobi is recognized for backing notable startups such as Airwallex, Carsome, and Kumu, and actively promotes diversity, gender equality, and inclusive entrepreneurship. They emphasize early to growth-stage investments, supporting startups through both capital and strategic partnerships, particularly in the Muslim-focused "TaqwaTech" sector. Led by founding partner Thomas Tsao, Gobi Partners often invests in Series A to C rounds, with a strategy tailored to scaling companies in fast-growing markets. Their deep regional expertise, especially in China and Southeast Asia, enables them to lead rounds and drive innovation through collaboration with local ecosystems.