Golden Gate Ventures

16/10/2025

Michael Lints’ words struck a chord at IT Park Uzbekistan:

“Once you have taken the lead in new markets, the real opportunity is getting to know founders very early. It’s about understanding where they are starting, the risks they are taking, and how we as managers can add value as they build their businesses. For Central Asian startups looking to expand, process management and market knowledge are key, and we must learn ourselves in order to guide them effectively.

When I go back home, the first question people ask is always: which founders did you meet, and how good are they? For us as VCs, it’s all about meeting founders, spending time in the ecosystem, and identifying where we can support them to grow internationally.”

Proud to see our partners sharing their expertise and helping build stronger startup ecosystems around the world.

13/10/2025

Last weekend at our annual F1 Race Watching Party! A big thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable night of great energy and F1 excitement!

10/10/2025

Another successful and Golden Gate Ventures F1 weekend brunch in the books!

A huge thank you to The Gold House team for your partnership and collaboration. Plus, an equally big thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such great energy to the brunch.

Here’s to more moments that bring our communities together!

10/10/2025

Jonathan Ross, Founder & CEO of Groq, joined our Partner, Justin Hall, for this year’s fireside chat at Golden Gate Ventures’ F1 Investor Track.

Together, they explored Groq’s journey from its early days, the intersection of hardware and software innovation, and the future of accelerated computing.

A huge thank you to Jonathan for sharing your vision and energy with our community. And a big thanks to the Groq team for supporting the session and spending time with our guests throughout the day.

10/10/2025

Golden Gate Ventures’ annual Investor Track was held in partnership with and with support from , Davis Polk, Gunderson Dettmer, and

The panels brought together incredible speakers from , Nasdaq, Bolttech, Carta, and more — including our very own portfolio founders Aaron Tan ( ) and Moses Lo (.id )

The day wrapped with a private reception, sparking new connections and thoughtful conversations.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants and sponsors for making this event possible.

18/09/2025

Together with AVV and Silicon Valley Bank, we hosted ‘A GP/LP Evening: Vietnam Spotlight at SuperReturn Asia.’ The evening brought together global investors for candid conversations, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections.

Co-hosted by two of Vietnam’s leading venture funds and founding members of the Vietnam Private Capital Agency (VPCA), the evening sparked conversations about Vietnam’s future in the global venture landscape.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us. It’s these connections that continue to drive collaboration, innovation, and the future of private capital in Asia.

28/07/2025

This summer, the Golden Gate Ventures team has been sharing the table across the globe, from Bangkok to Amman, fostering meaningful conversations and building lasting connections with the global ecosystem.

The first image captures a dinner in Bangkok, where Angela Toy and Mahesha Subramaniam gathered with portfolio founders, their teams, and close stakeholders to engage in forward-looking conversations about Southeast Asia’s growth and innovation.

The second image features a lunch in Doha, where Vinnie Lauria, Michael Lints, and Hussain Abdulla joined stakeholders from Startup Grind Doha for great discussions around the momentum building in MENA’s startup ecosystem.

The final video offers a behind-the-scenes look at a breakfast in Amman with Jordan Source — continuing a journey that began in Singapore earlier this year. The morning centered on listening, learning from the next wave of Jordanian startups, and exploring how global networks, mentorship, and collaboration can help accelerate their growth.

To everyone who has shared the table with us — thank you. These conversations continue to shape the future we’re building, together.

19/06/2025

Huge thanks to for hosting an incredible session with Vinnie Lauria!

Thank you to Salman Surti of for moderating the session!

Grateful to Michael Lints and the extended team at Golden Gate Ventures for making this possible.

Community is the heartbeat of Startup Grind—and Doha brought the energy, curiosity, and spirit that made this session unforgettable!

03/06/2025

Angela Toy was a panel speaker at Asia Tech x Singapore 2025, joining leading voices in tech and venture to discuss the future of startup funding and founder-investor alignment.

Photo 1 – Flip the Script: Investors in the Spotlight

Angela shared Golden Gate Ventures’ investment approach—who we are, the founders we back, and how we think about alignment.
She spoke alongside Eugene Teo (Antler), Caroline Guyot (Engie), Chris Cadeo (Founders Factory), and SaeMin Ahn (Rakuten Capital).

Photo 2 – Opportunities Outside of Venture Capital

From decentralized models to hybrid strategies, this panel explored funding paths beyond traditional VC.
Angela joined Caroline (Engie) and Rachel (Iris VC) to unpack how early-stage founders can navigate the evolving capital landscape.

Always great to see Angela championing these conversations in Singapore—our HQ and where it all began.

19/05/2025

A landmark moment as , , and came together for the inaugural Building Global Ventures Forum. We’re grateful to our speakers, sponsors, and guests for contributing to such meaningful dialogue. Special thanks to .qa for bringing this vision to life.

07/05/2025

What a day! After a full schedule at the Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit, guests capped it off with an epic afterparty — unwinding, making new connections, and toasting to a successful Summit!

Co-hosted and organized by Golden Gate Ventures, the evening brought our global network to Vietnam to connect with the vibrant local ecosystem.

Huge thanks to the Vietnam Private Capital team for working with us to make it all happen!

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28/04/2025