# Top 30 Social Media Angel Investors in Singapore in June 2026

## Shubhrendu Koche
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: E-Commerce, Sports, eSports

Shubhrendu Koche

## Tom Varkey
- Type: Angel
- Location: Westfield, New Jersey, United States
- Relevant deals: 3
- Stages: Seed, Angel, Pre-Seed
- Focus: EdTech, Education, E-Learning

Tom is a veteran in financial markets and is Principal at Stonehill Capital. Prior to this he has held positions with Lazard Asset Management & Fidelity Investments focusing on emerging markets and corporate debt.
Tom is an MBA from Harvard Business School & has a MA in Quantitative Economics from Tufts University.

## Arthur Sabalionis
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Marketing, Advertising, Social Media

CEO at AJ Marketing | Influencer & Digital Marketing in AsiaAJ Marketing's mission is to help international companies to succeed in AsiaWHAT WE DO?
- Marketing Strategy
- Influencer Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Press Release
- Social Media Management
- Asia Celebrity Licensing
- Creative ProductionWHY US?
- CreativeAgency
- Top Influencers
- Global Team
- Local Resources
- Flexibility
- ExperienceTEAM LOCATIONS
- Singapore
- Japan
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Vietnam
- Taiwan

## Oleg Shchegolev
- Type: Angel
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: EdTech, Education, Social Media

Oleg Shchegolev is the founder and CEO at SEMrush.

## Dmitri Melnikov
- Type: Angel
- Location: West Newton, Massachusetts, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: EdTech, Education, Social Media

Dmitri Melnikov is COO and Co-founder of Semrush.

## Mark Vranesh
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: EdTech, Education, Social Media

Mark Vranesh was named Chief Financial Officer of financial and business experience in the software, entertainment and related technology industries. Mark also spent 8 years with Ernst & Young LLP’s high tech practice, most recently as an Audit Senior Manager and earned a degree in Business from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1990.

## Shixing Mao
- Type: Angel
- Location: Beijing, Beijing, China
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Blockchain, Finance, Software

Discus Fish is the CEO and co-founder of Cobo, a leading global developer building the infrastructure that makes cryptocurrencies and decentralized apps easily accessible to anyone. Cobo’s flagship product, launched in February 2018, is Cobo Wallet, the first mobile wallet that offers proof-of-stake pooling services for users, a groundbreakinginnovation that assimilates to interests and dividends. Considered to be China’s cryptocurrency pioneer, for first introducing cryptocurrency to China in 2011 with his widely viewed mining tutorials, Discus Fish was a moderator of the first Chinese Bitcoin forum, BTCMAN, and the first Litecoin forum, LTCBBS. He later contributed to the marketing of Avalon, the first cryptocurrency ASIC miner from Canaan, which filed for an IPO in May 2018, and became co-founder and COO of Yibite, the first Bitcoin portal in China. In 2013, Discus Fish was most well known for co-founding F2Pool, the first mining pool in China, where he shifted the reliance on oversea mining pools to China and also pioneered the 24 hour settlement protocol, which is now considered a global standard today. Now the largest multi-currency mining pool in the world, F2Pool is globally the #1 Ethereum and Litecoin miner, and the 5th largest Bitcoin miner.

## Marat Kichikov
- Type: Angel
- Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Apps

Marat is a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry and early stage investor. 
He is the founder of several successful companies, including a consumer finance bank, few e-commerce companies and investment fund. 
He serves on the board of his several portfolio companies (Bioloka, Wow Cube, F3 and RelesticaHolding), utilizing his knowledge and expertise in Blockchain industry which he joined to in 2013 as a partner in Bitfury Group. 
In both as a fund and as an angel investor, Marat have invested in 30+ fin tech, e-commerce, blockchain technology, educational, healthcare and gaming companies, providing business expertise and financial & advisory support to founders. 
Marat has a master's degree in finance & business management and a bachelor's degree in law. 
In his free time, Marat likes surfing and skiing!

## Jeff Shouger
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: EdTech, Education, Social Media

Finance executive (Certified Public Accountant) with broad experience managing and developing high performing teams.Extensive experience scaling finance departments, financial planning and forecasting, treasury, driving operations and process development for private venture back as well as multinational public companies including: Zynga, GileadSciences, Intuit, Sandisk, Monogram Biosciences, Novacea, Avanex, Cell Genesys, Nektar Therapeutics and Proteolix.Deal experience covering a variety of transactions, including acquisitions, initial public offerings (IPO), debt offerings, corporate partnerships and follow-on offerings.Broad understanding of public company issues and structuring pre-IPO for transition to public company.

## Liang Xinjun
- Type: Angel
- Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Blockchain, Software, Information Technology

Liang Xinjun is the Founder of the Fosun fashion group. He previously worked at Shanghai Guangxin Technology Development Co as a VP; Deputy GM. Liang Xinjun attended 
Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.

## Lav Kumar
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services

Lav Kumar: A Multifaceted Champion
Lav Kumar, a name synonymous with determination and excellence, is a rising star who has captured the nation’s attention with his extraordinary talents. Hailing from the vibrant city of Patna, India, this young prodigy has carved a niche for himself in both the physical and digital realms.
His journey into theworld of martial arts began at the tender age of six, when a spark ignited his passion for combat sports. Born on May 12, 2009, in Arrah Bhojpur, Lav's innate athleticism and unwavering dedication quickly propelled him to the forefront of the Taekwondo scene. His rigorous training and competitive spirit have yielded impressive results, with silver medals adorning his achievements at the prestigious Taekwondo FIT India Championships in both 2021 and 2023, as well as a silver medal at the Varanasi Taekwondo Championship in 2023. Lav’s martial arts prowess extends beyond Taekwondo, as evidenced by his karate accomplishments, including two gold medals, three silver medals, and a brown belt earned between 2015 and 2019.
Beyond the mat, Lav possesses an extraordinary aptitude for technology. His journey into the world of software development and website design reveals a multifaceted individual with a keen intellect and a creative flair. This unique blend of athleticism and technical acumen has positioned him as a role model for young people, inspiring them to explore their passions without limitations. Lav’s current focus is on developing user-friendly websites and mobile applications that cater to a diverse range of industries. He envisions a future where technology can enhance the Taekwondo community, fostering a deeper connection among enthusiasts and athletes alike.
Lav Kumar’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, dedication, and versatility. His ability to excel in both physical and intellectual pursuits is an inspiration to aspiring athletes and tech enthusiasts alike. As he continues to climb the ladder of success, the nation eagerly awaits the next chapter in his extraordinary journey. Lav’s impact extends beyond his achievements, as he embodies the spirit of a true champion—one who not only conquers challenges but also inspires others to reach for their full potential.
With his unwavering commitment to excellence and a thirst for knowledge, Lav Kumar is poised to make an enduring mark on the world. His journey is a beacon of hope for countless young individuals who dream of pursuing their passions with equal fervor. As he continues to explore the boundaries of human potential, the nation stands united in support of this exceptional young talent.

## Rajesh Kamat
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Angel, Series B
- Focus: Mobile, Social Media, Digital Entertainment

Listed as India’s hottest 40 under 40 Business Leaders by Economic Times and Spencer Stuart, Rajesh was previously the COO of Peter Chernin’s Asia focused private equity fund CA Media. Kamat had formerly launched Viacom18’s popular Hindi GEC network COLORS. With a mix of disruptive and differentiated programming, accompanied by aggressive marketingand distribution strategies Kamat catapulted COLORS to a number 3 position in its very first week and the number 1 position 9 months after launch, breaking Star Plus’ stranglehold on the position after nine years of unchallenged dominance. Under Rajesh’s leadership COLORS continued its successful run and grew into a vibrant brand reaching 140mm Households. It is the only GEC to have reached an operating break-even in 15 months. He served as COO of Viacom 18 Group and CEO of COLORS. Prior to COLORS, he launched Endemol India and served as its Managing Director. He has also served as SVP of Commercial & Business Planning at STAR India and held various marketing positions at Coca-Cola and MTV India. Kamat has also been named Impact Media Person of Year in 2009 and ‘Outstanding Entrepreneurs of Asia Pacific for 2010. Rajesh is a Bachelor of Engineering and also holds a Master's in Business Administration.Rajesh is also an active board member in over 10 companies and enjoys contributing to the angel investor ecosystem

## Josh Hannah
- Type: Angel
- Location: Oakland, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B
- Focus: Software, Internet, Information Technology

Josh Hannah

## Joon Kim
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Marketing, Advertising, Social Media

Joon Kim

## Craig Hewett
- Type: Angel
- Location: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Retail, Coupons, Internet

Craig is the Co-Founder of Wego.com. He has more than 15 years experience in the online travel distribution industry, starting out with Holiday Inn Worldwide (now known as InterContinental Hotels Group) back in 1995 when the company launched the world's first online booking engine. He left Holiday Inn Worldwide in 1999 to join the start upteam for Priceline.com in Asia. He then joined the start up team for Zuji in Singapore where his tenure was cut short by the events of September 11th 2001.
Craig then rejoined InterContinental Hotels Group at the time when the company was ramping up its online technology investments across key Asia Pacific Markets. He developed the company's online strategy across the region with key local investments in China and Japan, successfully introducing local language capabilities into the group's global reservation system and marketing websites.

## Kenji Narushima
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed
- Focus: Apps, Sports, eSports

Kenji Narushima is a Chief Strategy Officer / Chief Of Staff at CARRO

## Min-Liang Tan
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Focus: Social, Social Media

Min-Liang Tan is the co-founder and CEO of Razer, where he directs and oversees the design and development of all Razer products. Mr. Tan was born in Singapore and resides in San Francisco. He graduated from the National University of Singapore Law School and was a lawyer before turning his passion for gaming into a 500-person global company.Min-Liang Tan was recently elected to the board of the PC Gaming Alliance. In March 2012 he contributed $10,000 USD to the Wasteland 2 Kickstarter project, admitting it was to atone for pirating Wasteland when he was a child. (Wasteland designer and Interplay CEO Brian Fargo replied that Mr. Tan has more than made up for his piracy of the game.)Min-Liang Tan has been named one of "The 25 Most Creative People in Tech" by the Business Insider together with Jonathan Ive and Gabe Newell. He has also been ranked one of the top 40 most powerful people in gaming by Kotaku in their "The Kotaku Power 40" list.

## Samit Shetty
- Type: Angel
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Banking, FinTech, Big Data

Samit Shetty is the CEO of Navi FinServ.

## Neil Bearden
- Type: Angel
- Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: E-Commerce, EdTech, Education

Plot Wolf.

## Manit Parikh
- Type: Angel
- Location: Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel
- Focus: B2B, Sports, eSports

Manit Parikh

## Vijay Sharma
- Type: Angel
- Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel
- Focus: Internet, News, Software

Vijay Shekhar Sharma is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Paytm. He previously worked at India Today Group Online as a Tech head. Vijay Shekhar attended Delhi College of Engineering.

## Ross Veitch
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Internet, Real Estate, Rental

Ross is CEO & Co-Founder at Wego, an online travel marketplace (aka travel metasearch) operating across APAC and MENA backed by top-tier investors including Tiger Global, Crescent Group, Square Peg Capital, MNC Group and MEVP.
Ross is a veteran of the Asian internet industry having established Yahoo!s Southeast Asian operations in Singaporeback in 1998 and leading product development efforts across the region for 6+ years. He is also Singapore Co-Chair of H2, the premier global leadership network for the digital industry.
Ross has been an active angel investor in the technology sector for a decade and enjoys working with other passionate entrepreneurs. He has worked in Sydney, Melbourne, London, Kuala Lumpur and is now splits his time between Singapore and Dubai. He travels frequently for business but not nearly enough for leisure.

## Jehan Chu
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Software

Jehan Chu is co-Founder and Managing Partner of Kenetic, a Hong Kong based early-stage Blockchain investment and trading firm. He has been a Blockchain evangelist since 2013, is the founder of the Ethereum HK meetup, Hyperledger HK meetup, and a founding member of the Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong, and co-Chairman of the Blockchain Committee,Fintech Association of Hong Kong. Jehan is also co-Founder of Social Alpha Foundation, a crypto charity, Global Patron of SF Museum of Modern Art, ex-Google EYE Program Mentor, Vice Chairman of Para Site Art Space, and Director's Circle of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMoma)

## James Tan
- Type: Angel
- Location: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel, Series A
- Focus: Internet, Social Media, SaaS

James is the Founder and Managing Partner of Quest Ventures – China’s leading seed to angel fund for technology companies that have scalability and replicability in large internet communities. He is also the Co-Founder and former COO of 55tuan (NASDAQ: WOWO), one of the largest social e-commerce site in China with a presence across more than onehundred cities. James was recognised as a finalist in the Telstra Sensis Australia China Alumni Award for ICT and New Media. He has been guest speaker at China-centric and entrepreneurship events such as Global Entrepreneurship Week and Venture Lab. He is a regular guest lecturer at IE Business School and Tsinghua SEM.

## Yang Bin Kwok
- Type: Angel
- Location: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: E-Commerce, Software, Apps

Yang Bin Kwok

## Sameer Manchanda
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Social Media, Service Industry, Digital Entertainment

Sameer Manchanda

## Samir Bangara
- Type: Angel
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel
- Focus: Mobile, Apps, News

Samir Bangara - Co-Founder & Managing Director @ Qyuki

## Royston Tay
- Type: Angel
- Location: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence

Royston Tay is Co-Founder & CEO at Zopim. He is GM of Chat at Zendesk.

## David Ng
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: eSports, Media and Entertainment, Sports

David Ng is the CEO & Founder of goGame.

## Shishir Bharti
- Type: Angel
- Location: Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel
- Focus: Sports, eSports, Internet

With 18+ years’ experience of working for large multinational companies, Shishir brings his expertise in all areas of Human Resources and has a proven track record of working with Senior Management Level Executives to integrate the People Strategy in the overall Business Strategy. Prior to aCommerce, Shishir worked with global companies likeHewlett Packard, Coca-Cola, Volvo Buses, as well as global start-ups such as LinkedIn and Uber.

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