Vinnie Lauria
VCFounding Partner, Golden Gate Ventures
Two-time Silicon Valley entrepreneur funding Southeast Asia
Singapore$500K–$3M checks3 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
FintechConsumerMarketplacesCommerceEnterprise SaaS
Background
Vinnie Lauria is a Founding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures, which he co-founded in 2011 to bridge Silicon Valley startup culture with Southeast Asia. A two-time entrepreneur, he previously co-founded Lefora, an online community platform acquired by CrowdGather. He is a Kauffman Fellow, rated highest startup mentor in Asia by Founder Institute from a pool of 2,500 mentors, and a guest lecturer at the National University of Singapore.
Investment Thesis
Early-stage Southeast Asian startups bridging regional and global markets
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
Typical check: $500K–$3M
Sectors
FintechConsumerMarketplacesCommerceEnterprise SaaS
Based in: Singapore (Asia)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026