GAO Capital
Overview
GAO Capital is a Singapore-based hedge fund established in 2008, specializing in multi-strategy investments across various asset classes. The firm manages its flagship fund, Always Seek Value (ASV), along with other investment solutions. GAO Capital is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and holds a Capital Markets Services (CMS) License. The firm's logo, shaped like the Chinese character 高, symbolizes its commitment to high performance with high integrity. The red dot in the logo represents Singapore, where the management team was born and raised. GAO Capital's investment approach emphasizes long-term, team-oriented efforts, focusing on opportunities where the odds are in their favor. The firm aims to generate consistent returns annually, avoiding reliance on relative outperformance. GAO Capital has been featured in reputable media outlets such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and EQDerivatives, highlighting its unique position in the market and its appeal to family offices in Singapore seeking systematic strategies. The firm's investment philosophy centers on a data-centric approach, leveraging a global network to maximize investment opportunities in public markets. GAO Capital seeks to deliver consistent, superior investment returns with controlled risk exposure. The firm's employees are significant investors in its funds, ensuring strong alignment of interest between the firm and its external investors. GAO Capital's investment strategies encompass equity, fixed income, and alternative assets, targeting growth, late-stage, and pre-IPO opportunities. The firm has a broad geographical focus, investing in regions including Singapore, China, India, Southeast Asia, the United States, Europe, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar. The firm's industry focus spans technology, healthcare, consumer goods, financial services, energy, real estate, telecommunications, media, transportation, industrial goods, utilities, materials, consumer services, retail, and education. GAO Capital's investment size ranges from $1 million to $50 million, catering to a diverse range of investment opportunities across various sectors and stages of development.
Investment Focus
- Accredited investor status
- Compliance with regulatory requirements
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does GAO Capital invest in?
GAO Capital invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Singapore, Singapore. GAO Capital is listed as a hedge fund in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does GAO Capital invest at?
GAO Capital backs companies at Growth, Late Stage and Pre-IPO, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does GAO Capital invest in?
GAO Capital invests across United States, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Europe and Singapore.
Who are the partners at GAO Capital?
Team members listed for GAO Capital include Chauwei Yak (Chief Executive Officer) and Yongjie Yi (Chief Investment Officer).
What companies has GAO Capital invested in?
GAO Capital's portfolio includes Ola, Grab, Carro, Zalora, Carousell, Razer, Shopback and Love, Bonito.
How do I contact GAO Capital?
GAO Capital's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
