Golden Gate

Golden Gate Ventures, headquartered in Singapore, is a leading Southeast Asian venture capital firm with a robust portfolio featuring standout investments like Carro, Stripe, Homage, and Gojek. Founded in 2011 by Jeffrey Paine and Vinnie Lauria, the firm has a strong focus on internet and mobile startups, particularly within e-commerce, payments, marketplaces, and SaaS platforms. They have extended their reach to include significant investments in the Middle East and North Africa with their $100 million MENA fund​​. Their investment strategy is characterized by early-stage funding, often leading rounds with an average check size typically ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. Golden Gate Ventures emphasizes long-term partnerships, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to help startups scale. They prefer to be approached with a clear, concise pitch that demonstrates market potential and a strong founding team​​. The team includes industry veterans like Michael Lints and Justin Hall, who bring a wealth of experience from diverse sectors. With a presence in key cities like Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, and Doha, Golden Gate Ventures continues to bolster its global footprint while maintaining a sharp focus on Southeast Asia​​. For startups looking to connect, networking through mutual connections and participating in regional startup events can be effective. Golden Gate Ventures values resilience and clarity in vision from the founders they choose to back, reflecting their mission to support transformative technology companies across emerging markets.