Jeffrey Paine
VCFounding Partner, Golden Gate Ventures
Co-founder expanding Founder Institute across Southeast Asia
Singapore2 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
FintechConsumerEnterprise SaaSMarketplacesEdtech
Background
Jeffrey Paine co-founded Golden Gate Ventures in 2011 and launched the Founder Institute programme in Singapore in 2010, expanding it across Southeast Asia, China, and Australia. He started his career as a consultant at KPMG before early investing experience at MPH Ventures. He believes successful companies require seed funding, experienced mentors, and strong professional networks. He studied in the US before returning to build the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Sectors
FintechConsumerEnterprise SaaSMarketplacesEdtech
Based in: Singapore (Asia)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026