- Golden Gate Ventures names Angela Toy as new COO, promoting from within.
- Toy to manage operations and support expansion into Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and New York.
- The VC firm boasts 90+ investments, including nine unicorns and two IPOs.
Golden Gate Ventures has appointed Angela Toy as its new COO, elevating her from her previous role as partner for portfolio growth.
Toy has been with the Singapore-based venture capital firm since its inception in 2011, starting as employee number two.
Throughout her tenure, she has held various positions, including head of operations and finance and director of portfolio strategy and operations, before becoming a partner in 2021.
Golden Gate Ventures’ future adventure
As COO, Toy will manage operations and support expansion initiatives, which have become increasingly crucial with Golden Gate Ventures’ recent ventures into Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and New York.
Founding partner Vinnie Lauria emphasized the importance of the COO role in elevating the firm as it gears up for its international play, connecting the globe through Singapore.
A track record of successful investments
Golden Gate Ventures has invested in over 90 companies, including notable names such as Carro, Coda Payments, Stripe, and Carousell. Its portfolio boasts nine unicorns and two IPOs.
The firm recently opened offices in Vietnam and was among the 40 VCs that collectively pledged US$1.5 billion to invest in local startups. In December 2021, Golden Gate Ventures was reportedly raising US$120 million for its fourth fund, further solidifying its position in the venture capital landscape.
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