Temasek Holdings

Temasek Holdings is a Singapore-based investment company founded in 1974. The firm specializes in providing debt financing and is dedicated to transforming economies, enhancing middle-income populations, and fostering emerging champions. Temasek operates across various sectors, including financial services, transportation, industrial, consumer goods, real estate, telecommunications, media, technology, and life sciences. Its strategic focus is on developing comparative advantages within these industries to support sustainable growth and innovation.

Pradyumna Agrawal

Director

Soyoun Ahn

Managing Director, Investment (Credit and Hybrid Solutions)

Gary Ang

Managing Director, Macro Strategy

Parimal Aswani

Managing Director, Technology

Ravi Balasubramanian

Managing Director, Portfolio Development, New Energy and Industrials

Siddartha Bhattacharjee

Head of Mobility and Logistics and Managing Director of Portfolio Strategy & Risk Group

Dawn Chan

Director of Investments

Yuliang Chang

Managing Director, Investment (China)

Eu Chua

Managing Director, Institutional Relations and Singapore Market

Ranjit Dandekar

Managing Director, Investment

Nagi Hamiyeh

Senior Managing Director

Reena Kanagasingam

Managing Director, Investment (Public Markets)

Ming Pey Lim

Chief of Staff, Executive Office, Deputy Chief Corporate Officer and Managing Director, Strategy Office

Paul Liu

Managing Director, Investment (Financial Services), Portfolio Strategy and Risk Group

Anuj Maheshwari

Head, Agri-Food Managing Director, Investment (Middle East and Africa)

Nicolas Meier

Managing Director, Investment (EMEA) and Director

Jingwen Miao

Managing Director, Investment (China)

Suranjan Mukherjee

Managing Director, Cross Asset Macro Portfolio and Joint Head, Public Market Investment Strategies

Ryan Rakestraw

Director

Parangam Ray

Managing Director, Organisation and People

Pierce Scranton

Managing Director, Institutional Relations and Deputy Head, North America

Shaun Seow

Managing Director, Singapore Market and Head, Community Stewardship

Jason Sun

Chief Representative, Beijing and Managing Director, Investment (China)

Belinda Tan

Managing Director, Finance (Financial Management)

Man-Keung Tang

Managing Director, Macro Strategy

Sulian Tay

Operating Partner

Karen Toh

Managing Director, Finance (Treasury)

Damien Vacherot

Director

Benoit Valentin

Senior Managing Director EMEA and Head of Private Equity Fund Investments

Rob Williams

Managing Director, Investment (EMEA)

Yibing Wu Ph.D

CEO, China

Past deals in New Zealand

Novotech

Private Equity Round in 2025
Novotech is Australia’s largest independent CRO. The Australian Head Office is in Sydney, with regional offices in Melbourne and Brisbane - providing easy access to the most important population centers in Australia. Supported by regional staff across the country and in New Zealand, our coverage of the Australia/New Zealand region is comprehensive. With Asian services launched in 2007, Novotech’s operations provide access to the most dynamic and fast growing clinical research hubs in the region.

Real Pet Food Company

Private Equity Round in 2023
Real Pet Food Company specializes in producing fresh and chilled pet food products for cats and dogs, serving markets in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company operates manufacturing facilities worldwide, focusing on creating healthy and nutritious food made from natural ingredients. This commitment to quality ensures that pet owners can meet their pets' specific dietary needs. In addition to offering a diverse range of ingredients, textures, and flavors, Real Pet Food Company emphasizes ethical practices and strong partnerships within the community, including veterinarians and pet owners.

Soul Machines

Series B in 2022
Soul Machines Limited, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in the development of emotionally responsive avatars that enhance user experiences across various artificial intelligence platforms. The company offers a range of products, including the Digital DNA Studio, which allows users to create custom digital avatars for applications in customer care, marketing, education, and more. By utilizing its innovative Biological AI technology and patented Digital Brain™, Soul Machines aims to humanize AI, creating engaging and empathetic AI assistants that facilitate deeper interactions and personalized experiences. With additional offices in major cities worldwide, including San Francisco, New York, London, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Soul Machines is at the forefront of transforming customer engagement through ethical and responsive human-machine collaboration.

Soul Machines

Series B in 2020
Soul Machines Limited, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in the development of emotionally responsive avatars that enhance user experiences across various artificial intelligence platforms. The company offers a range of products, including the Digital DNA Studio, which allows users to create custom digital avatars for applications in customer care, marketing, education, and more. By utilizing its innovative Biological AI technology and patented Digital Brain™, Soul Machines aims to humanize AI, creating engaging and empathetic AI assistants that facilitate deeper interactions and personalized experiences. With additional offices in major cities worldwide, including San Francisco, New York, London, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Soul Machines is at the forefront of transforming customer engagement through ethical and responsive human-machine collaboration.

HotelQuickly

Seed Round in 2013
HotelQuickly is a mobile booking platform that specializes in last-minute hotel reservations, offering travelers a straightforward and efficient way to book affordable accommodations. Founded in December 2012 by a group of five entrepreneurs, the company launched its services in March 2013 across several Asian markets, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand, and quickly expanded to other regions such as Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand. With a user base of 1.5 million and access to over 200,000 hotels worldwide, HotelQuickly caters to the needs of modern travelers seeking same-day bookings at 3 to 5-star hotels. The company, headquartered in Hong Kong with an additional office in Bangkok, has also integrated other platforms, such as the Japanese app Tonight, to enhance its offerings. Over the years, HotelQuickly has secured $5.6 million in funding, which has fueled its growth and innovation in the competitive travel industry. Its impact and developments have been recognized by various media outlets, highlighting its role in transforming the hotel booking experience.
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