U.S DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE CERTIFIED TRADE MISSION TO

Singapore

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Agenda

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

18:00 U.S. Embassy sponsored LP-GP Networking Reception

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Four Seasons Hotel - 190 Orchard Boulevard, 248646 Singapore

12:00 - 13:00 Buffet Network Lunch with GP’s

13:00 - 17:00 Members of the US delegation will meet in one on one meetings with investment professionals from Singapore’s institutional investors and family offices

Accomodations

TRADE MISSIONS
GP FUNDS
There will be a total of 12-15 US funds. They will be registering over the next two Months. Please check back for updates

Vertical Venture Partners

Venture Capital

VVP is an early-stage venture capital firm investing exclusively in specific industry verticals.

Carlson Ridge Capital

Hedge Fund

Founded in 2016, Carlson Ridge Capital is a value-oriented investment advisor to a hedge fund based in Denver, CO. Managers take an active role with executives of portfolio companies, always exploring ways to help all stakeholders of the firm.

Cinematic Venture Partners

We are applying a new data driven approach to film investment utilizing Silicon Valley best practices in A.I. and Machine Learning and decades of film industry experience with a core focus on small to mid-sized independent films. Our approach directly benefits investors who can realize reliable, out-sized returns while also providing more profitable opportunities to filmmakers, theaters and distributors.

The BAM Companies

Real Estate

The BAM Companies, formerly Barratt Asset Management, specializes in the acquisition and management of multifamily apartment communities. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, The BAM Companies consists of BAM Capital, BAM Management, and BAM Construction. This array of real estate services utilizes the knowledge and strengths of its employees and market expertise to achieve maximum benefit for community residents and investors. The BAM Companies has executed over $1.33B in transactions.

RiverWest

Private Equity

RiverWest has launched its debut private equity investment fund, RiverWest Opportunities Fund I, L.P., to identify unique investment opportunities among leading growth-stage companies across the broader consumer sector with the goal of achieving superior, uncorrelated investment returns.

Spider Capital

Venture Capital

Spider Capital is a venture capital firm specializing in seed stage investments. The firm targets investments in technology driven enterprise cloud software companies. The firm focuses on investments in United States, Canada, and Israel. The firm seeks to lead or co-lead seed round investments.The firm also provides follow-on funding by co-investing with other funds.

Outpost Ventures

Venture Capital

Outpost Ventures is a deep technology investor that grows our nation’s most innovative dual-use defense tech companies. OV capitalizes on the capital structure tailwinds resulting from the Government’s grant-and-matching program for defense companies. Our distinct approach, existing deal flow, and reputation for executing complex private and government-backed transactions make us uniquely positioned to capitalize on these market opportunities.

Event Co-Chairs

Ashmita Acharya

Ashmita Acharya

Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking, Singapore at HSBC Bank

Ashmita Acharya joined HSBC in January 2023 as Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking, Singapore.

In her current role, Ashmita has oversight across retail and private banking, as well as asset management and insurance businesses in Singapore. In particular, Ashmita is responsible for the delivery of a market leading wealth management proposition, new mobile-first digital capabilities, and a comprehensive range of investment, insurance, payments and lending solutions that support consumer banking clients’ growth and protection needs.

Prior to joining HSBC, Ashmita has built a 20-year long international banking career with Citibank. Her last held position was Head of Retail Banking, Singapore, where she was responsible for the wealth management and mortgage business growth in the City-State. Throughout her tenure with Citibank, Ashmita has covered Wealth Management Sales, Work Place Banking, Client Experience, Marketing, Consumer Strategy, Client Segments, Small Business Banking and Product Management in India, US and Asia across country, regional and global roles.

She has always tried to deliver results, drive transformational thinking, cultivate innovation, navigate ambiguity and ensure accountability. She consciously strives to bring energy and curiosity to problem-solving and project design, and values the power of relationships as much as the end goal.

Ashmita is passionate about diversity and inclusion, and served as a senior advisor to the Women’s and Diverse Abilities network in Citibank and recently signed up as Executive Sponsor for the Pride Committee in Singapore for HSBC.

Ashmita is an avid traveler, enthusiastic weekend cook, and painter. She lives in Singapore with her husband, daughter and three dogs.
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Yeo Zhong Hao

Yeo Zhong Hao

Principal at Yeo & Chen Holdings

Yeo & Chen Holdings is a distinguished Single Family Office headquartered in Singapore, with a legacy rooted in nearly six decades of excellence. Originally established as a textile and garment manufacturing business, the company gained international recognition for producing high-quality apparel, including military uniforms, football jerseys for a renowned English Premier League (EPL) team, and Formula 1 race suits for professional drivers.
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Helen Wang
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Helen Wang

Founding Partner at TecoGlobal Group and EcoGen Capital
Visiting Scholar at Mentor at Harvard Wyss Institute

Helen is a global sustainable innovation and investment executive, serial founder and dynamic leader. She has built and scaled startups globally, including co-founding ventures like Para, a Web 3.0 AI company, and leadership roles supporting two IPOs. She is the Founding Partner of TecoGlobal Group, a venture growth studio, and EcoGen Capital, an impact investing platform focused on deep tech, climate tech, and health tech. Currently, Helen is a Visiting Scholar and Mentor at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute, contributing to the Sustainable Futures Initiative, also the regional Head of SEED Group.

With expertise in AI & Data-driven digital transformation, robotics and intelligent automation, deep tech and ESG investing, developing international innovation ecosystems, Helen is a board advisor for multiple international funds, fund offices, and deep tech ventures. Helen is also a distinguished lecturer, leadership and career coach and venture advisor across the U.S., Asia, and the EMEA region. Helen is trained as a mechanical engineer and data scientist and holds an MBA from INSEAD.

Beyond work, Helen is an avid surfer who finds inspiration and life lessons in riding waves. She enjoys practicing yoga to stay grounded and exploring the fusion of East-West leadership principles in both personal and professional life.
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Roger Zhu

Roger Zhu

Chief Executive Officer at Winfield Global Capital Pte Ltd

Roger is an experienced portfolio manager and senior executive. He has over a decade of experience managing money for both UHNWI and institutions. From 2011-2013, he was a quantitative analyst with Hong Leong Asset Management. From 2013-2019, he was a portfolio manager with Pheim Asset Management (Asia). From 2019-2022, he was working for a single family office as the CEO. Since 2022, he has been the CEO of Winfield Global Capital, which is a multi family office. Roger holds both B.Eng (1st Class Honors) and Ph.D from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, He is also a CFA chartered holder.
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Neil Synnott

Neil Synnott

Chief Commercial Officer, Asia at IQ-EQ

Neil joined IQ-EQ in November 2017, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in the financial services sector. As the Chief Commercial Officer for Asia, Neil plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the region's commercial and segment strategy. His responsibilities include devising growth plans, go-to-market approaches, and cultivating a unified commercial and sales culture across Asia.

In addition to his strategic role, Neil serves as a key client relationship manager, overseeing a dedicated portfolio of Real Estate and Private Equity clients. In 2020, recognising the burgeoning demand for real estate funds and investment vehicles in the Asia-Pacific region, Neil made the strategic move to Singapore. This further solidified IQ-EQ's support for existing real estate clients and enhanced the company's presence in the region.

Neil has an impressive track record of over 15 years, marked by international experience and a deep understanding of a diverse range of fund clients and asset classes. His commitment to excellence extends beyond IQ-EQ. Neil serves on the executive committee of the Singapore Fund Administration Association, contributes to various committees of the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) and Luxembourg Private Equity Association (LPEA), and serves as a voting member for Asian Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles (ANREV).
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Brian N. Beams

Brian N. Beams

Director, Global Financial Services Team Senior International Trade Specialist U.S. Commercial Service

Peter Sexton

Peter Sexton

Deputy Director, Global Financial Services Team U.S. Commercial Service

George Ayache

George Ayache

Commercial Officer and Digital Attaché, U.S. Department of Commerce

George Ayache joined the U.S. Commercial Service as a Foreign Service Officer in April 2022. He is currently the Commercial Officer and Digital Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, overseeing the ICT, financial services, and franchising portfolios. Previously, he served in Mexico City from July 2022 to July 2024, where he managed a team of three Commercial Specialists whose portfolios included infrastructure, transportation, government procurement, design & construction, automotive, and travel & tourism. Prior to joining the Commercial Service, he worked for over five years as an International Trade Compliance Analyst in Enforcement & Compliance at the Department of Commerce, dealing with antidumping and countervailing duty cases. He graduated with a B.S. in Economics and French from DePaul University in Chicago, IL and an M.A. in International Relations and Economics from Josh Hopkins University’s School of International Studies in Washington, DC. His academic background is in international politics and economics, and he is a native Spanish speaker.
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Mishell Arwan

Mishell Arwan

Commercial Assistant, U.S. Embassy Singapore U.S. Commercial Service

Amelia Yeo

Amelia Yeo

Commercial Specialist, U.S. Embassy Singapore U.S. Commercial Service

Sherry Ng

Sherry Ng

Commercial Assistant, International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce

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– Maxx Bricklin, Principal, Bold Capital Partners, LP

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