# Wellesleys

> Wellesleys is a VC fund in Central backing Recruiting and Human Resources. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Sep 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Central, Hong Kong
- Total investments: 1
- Last investment: Apr 2017
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Sep 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellesley-partners
- Website: http://www.wellesleys.com/

Wellesleys is a VC fund in Central focused on Recruiting and Human Resources. Wellesley Partners is recognised by clients and candidates alike as an influential leader in Financial Services Executive Search within Asia. They have, since 2005, demonstrated a consistent track record and gained an exceptional reputation – not only for Their knowledge of where the needles lie, but also for Their advice on how to reach and retainthem.Wellesley Associates supports Wellesley Partners by providing Executive Recruitment services covering mid to junior level staff positions within Financial Services. Wellesley Associates also provides Executive Recruitment services for roles at all levels principally within the Consumer and Technology Sectors and including Private Equity backed portfolio companies.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recruiting | 1 | 100% |
| Human Resources | 1 | 100% |
| Staffing Agency | 1 | 100% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rick Johannessen | Co-Chief Executive Officer | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/rick-johannessen |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GetLinks | GetLinks is a platform and ecosystem connecting tech talents to opportunities across Asia. |  | Series A | Apr 03, 2017 |  |

1 of 1 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Axis Capital Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/axis-capital-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Wellesleys invest in?

Wellesleys invests primarily in Recruiting, Human Resources and Staffing Agency startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Thailand. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Wellesleys?

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### Who are the partners at Wellesleys?

The team at Wellesleys includes Rick Johannessen (Co-Chief Executive Officer). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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