Kum Hong Siew

Overview

Kum Hong Siew is an angel investor and former executive at Airbnb, based in Singapore. He has made investments in various sectors, including technology, travel, e-commerce, and fintech. His investment focus spans early to growth stages, with typical investment sizes ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. Kum Hong's geographical focus includes Singapore, China, and Southeast Asia. He has invested in companies such as Truely Travel eSIM, Ottodot, and HeyMax. In addition to his investment activities, Kum Hong offers personalized coaching to startup founders and leaders through his platform, CoachKumHong.com. He also serves as an advisor and board member for startups like GoZayaan. Prior to his investment and coaching roles, Kum Hong spent a decade at Airbnb, holding positions such as APAC General Counsel, APAC Regional Director, and COO for Airbnb China. Before joining Airbnb, he was a lawyer for 16 years, including roles at Singaporean law firms like Rajah & Tann and in-house at Yahoo!. He was also a Nominated Member of Parliament in Singapore from 2007 to 2009, advocating for social justice causes.

Investment Focus

• Active founders
• Scalable business models
• Strong market potential
• Innovative solutions
• Clear exit strategies

Portfolio Companies