Golden Gate Ventures

Golden Gate Ventures
TypePrivate
IndustryVenture capital
Founded2011; 15 years ago (2011)
Headquarters
Singapore
Area served
Southeast Asia
AUM$300 million
(2025)
Websitewww.goldengate.vc

Golden Gate Ventures is a Singaporean venture capital firm, founded in 2011 by Vinnie Lauria, Jeffrey Paine, and Paul Bragiel that invests in Southeast Asia. The company is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Jakarta, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City.

Golden Gate Ventures invests in early-stage tech startups. Its investments range span social commerce, healthtech, entertainment, marketplaces, agritech, entertainment, and fintech.

History

Golden Gate Ventures was accepted into the Singapore Government's Technology Incubation Scheme in 2013.

In 2022, Golden Gate Ventures opened offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

In 2024, Golden Gate Ventures launched a fund focused on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

References

  1. ↑ "Unpacking Southeast Asia's emerging markets with Vinnie Lauria, Golden Gate Ventures". informaconnect.com. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
  2. ↑ "Golden Gate Ventures | Venture Capital for Southeast Asia". www.goldengate.vc. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  3. 1 2 "Silicon Valley Talent Is Helping Grow Vietnam's Startup Hub". Bloomberg.com. 2023-02-13. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  4. ↑ Lauria, Vinnie. "How Southeast Asian Startups Are Creating A Digital Future In A Coronavirus Pandemic". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  5. ↑ "Singapore's Golden Gate Targets Vietnam Startups in Growth Push". Bloomberg.com. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  6. 1 2 "Singapore's Golden Gate Ventures Eyes $120 Million for New Fund". Bloomberg.com. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  7. ↑ Russell, Jon (2018-08-01). "Golden Gate Ventures hits first close on new $100M fund for Southeast Asia". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  8. ↑ Chiang, Sheila (16 March 2023). "Southeast Asia VC firms could see a larger impact from SVB fallout than startups". CNBC. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  9. ↑ "List of Approved TIS Incubators" (PDF). 2013-08-01. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  10. ↑ Pillai, Sharanya. "Golden Gate Ventures to open 2 new offices in Vietnam". www.businesstimes.com.sg. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  11. ↑ Neo, Kristie (16 May 2024). "SG's Golden Gate Ventures hits first close of $100m MENA fund". DealStreetAsia. Retrieved 31 August 2026.