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Jay Teo

Investment Analyst at Antler

Singapore

Overview 

Jay Teo is an Investment Analyst at Antler, specializing in early-stage venture capital and impact investments. With a background in due diligence, fundraising, and brand development, Jay has successfully navigated sectors such as Cybersecurity, Web3/Blockchain, and ClimateTech/CleanTech, while also leveraging skills in product management and corporate communications to drive business growth and innovation. Having worked at Antler, IMDA, and Robin Advisory & Analytics, Jay Teo has honed his expertise in deal sourcing and go-to-market strategy, making significant contributions to the investment landscape in Singapore. His role at Antler involves investing in a diverse range of sectors, including Health & Hospital Services, AI, and FinTech, while also offering mentoring and support to startups in their early stages of development.

Work Experience 

  • Investor

    2022 - Current

    Antler is a global early-stage VC that backs founders from day zero to greatness by providing unique access to co-founder matching, business validation, and early-stage funding. Besides being the earliest backer for startups, we are also a long-term capital partner that provides expansion opportunities and scale-up funding to breakout companies from Series A onwards. We have invested in more than 1,400 startups globally across a wide range of industries and technologies, with the goal of backing more than 6,000 by 2030. I run our deals pipeline end to end for our Singapore office and the larger Southeast Asia fund, from outbound sourcing to inbound processing, along with conducting due diligence on early stage investments and cultivating founder experience during our flagship residencies. Our commitment to founders goes beyond capital; we believe that a founder's vision can only take flight with the right support and community. As part of my role, I not only work closely with our portfolio companies to refine their product and commercial GTM, but also internally with regional and global offices to optimise operational workflows, along with building partnerships and fundraising networks amongst the wider ecosystem. Get in touch by submitting an application at www.antler.co

  • Photographer

    2019

    Remaking loss through photographs • Documentary, conceptual and portrait photography • Yearly prints sales for charity • Monthly newsletter • Film photography and printing workshops • Portrait and event photography for clients Exhibitions • Mental Pictures, Singapore International Photography Festival 2022 • FilmNeverDie Asia Analogue Exhibition 2022 • home.work – Singapore Management University Arts Festival 2021 • The 16th Ngee Ann Photography Exhibition 2021

  • Emerging Technology and Foresight Analyst

    2022 - 2022

    • Horizon scanning for developments in AI, data, and smart cities across digital technology, sustainability and green compute, evaluating for potential intervention opportunities to accelerate Singapore’s goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 • Proposed strategic plans to upper management for government investment as part of the government’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025 plan • Coordinated with researchers and industry professionals for brown bag and innovation programmes

  • Associate Consultant

    2021 - 2021

    • Evaluated and enhanced clients’ business strategies and models for growth optimisation in 4 different sectors • Researched and assessed market trends and opportunities for clients’ entry and growth in 4 different sectors • Crafting and designing proposals for client’s business optimisation Key Project Clients • Vantage FX • Sainhall Nutrihealth

  • F&B Floor Manager

    2015 - 2021

    • Served as floor manager equivalent in the company's various food and beverages outlets

  • Account Services

    2019 - 2019

    Kingsmen OOH - Media • Conceptualised brand activation for 7 clients across different verticals • Led on-site operations for 3 of clients’ year-long projects and exhibitions across 40 locations • Liaised with 3 vendors for operation logistics and supplies to ensure quality of delivery on time Key Project Clients • Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board • Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) • Ministry of Health (MOH) Holdings • Singapore Power (SP) Group • PwC Singapore • OCBC Group • Nestle Gerber

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