Profile
Mr. Ian Goh is a principal of KPCB China.
He is also a principal of TDF Capital, which he joined in 2004.
He has extensive experience in startups operations and finance.
Before joining Venture TDF, Mr. Goh was the Acting Chief Financial Officer for Lycos Asia, the leading Internet portal with a presence in nine countries including China.
He joined Lycos Asia as Senior Corporate Development Manager, responsible for Strategic Planning and Acquisition for the entire group.
Mr. Goh helped complete a series of acquisitions including MyRice.com and 8d8d.com, and coordinated the roll out of various projects in Greater China.
He was also responsible for the execution of international and regional alliances including Bertlesmann and Manchester United.
Prior to Lycos Asia, Mr. Goh was involved in several startups in Singapore and Beijing, as well as in portfolio management.
Mr. Ian Goh obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Murdoch University, Perth Australia , and holds both CPA and CFA qualifications.
Former positions of Ian Goh
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TDF Capital LLC
TDF Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance TDF-C is a China-focused venture capital investment firm specialized in the TMT industry. The firm invests in sectors including Internet, media, wireless technology, telecommunications, software, IT services, healthcare, medical technology, new energy, clean technology, fast-moving consumer products and retail services. Within these sectors, they target early- and expansion-stage businesses throughout the Greater China region. TDF Capital aims to build a balanced and diversified portfolio which is focused enough to allow for actionable synergies between portfolio companies. The firm favors experienced and entrepreneurial management teams able to handle change and who have a track record of execution and delivery against competition. The business plan should demonstrate scalability in an emergent sector with high-growth potential. TDF Capital provides hands-on support to their investee companies in terms of business development, M&A, financial management, human resources and IPO preparation. The firm prefers to be the lead investor for early-stage investments, and a co-lead or co-investor for later-stage deals. Investments range from USD 3 million to USD 10 million. | Director/Board Member | - |
KPCB (China) Advisory Co. Ltd.
KPCB (China) Advisory Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance KPCB China Advisory is an active manager which invests in companies located in China. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of digital, green tech and life science opportunities. It participates in seed, early and later-stage capital requirements. | Director of Investments | 02/01/2009 |
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KPCB (China) Advisory Co. Ltd.
KPCB (China) Advisory Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance KPCB China Advisory is an active manager which invests in companies located in China. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of digital, green tech and life science opportunities. It participates in seed, early and later-stage capital requirements. | Finance |
TDF Capital LLC
TDF Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance TDF-C is a China-focused venture capital investment firm specialized in the TMT industry. The firm invests in sectors including Internet, media, wireless technology, telecommunications, software, IT services, healthcare, medical technology, new energy, clean technology, fast-moving consumer products and retail services. Within these sectors, they target early- and expansion-stage businesses throughout the Greater China region. TDF Capital aims to build a balanced and diversified portfolio which is focused enough to allow for actionable synergies between portfolio companies. The firm favors experienced and entrepreneurial management teams able to handle change and who have a track record of execution and delivery against competition. The business plan should demonstrate scalability in an emergent sector with high-growth potential. TDF Capital provides hands-on support to their investee companies in terms of business development, M&A, financial management, human resources and IPO preparation. The firm prefers to be the lead investor for early-stage investments, and a co-lead or co-investor for later-stage deals. Investments range from USD 3 million to USD 10 million. | Finance |
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