State of Global Venture Capital & Book Launch - Primaries, Secondaries & Exits
Join Revere x Velvet, Neuco Academy and Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow for a global venture capital market update as we discuss early stage primaries, secondaries and the exit environment.
We are excited to be the official Singapore book launch event for Unlocking Alpha (Amazon link) by Simon Lancaster of Omni Ventures. We will discuss his findings in a special fireside chat.
Your speakers:
Chris Shen is the cofounder and COO of Revere, which is building the Bloomberg terminal for private alternatives, and is backed by Morgan Stanley and institutional VC funds. Prior to that, he was the cofounder of West 22nd Capital Advisers, a HK-based single family office, where he oversaw fund investments and was a member of the investment committee. Chris began his career as a corporate finance lawyer at Baker McKenzie, where he represented APAC issuers and sponsors on a wide range of transactions. Based in Asia from 2006-2019, Chris is admitted to practice law in Texas, is a SFC Type 1, 4, and 9 responsible officer and speaks fluent Mandarin.
Brandon Cho is a secondaries investment professional responsible for $1.3bn of equity deployment across 14 transactions at Jasper Ridge Partners since 2019. Prior to Jasper Ridge, he worked at Investor AB (dba Patricia Industries) specializing in middle market buyouts. He started his career started in investment banking and restructuring at Goldman Sachs and Centerview Partners. He received his BSc in Economics and Social Policy from The London School of Economics and Political Science.
Simon Lancaster has spent over 15 years in product design and engineering, shaping groundbreaking technology at Apple, Google, and Blackberry. At Omni Ventures, he leverages this experience to identify startups that are rethinking manufacturing processes, from AI-enhanced robotics to automation systems that transform efficiency across sectors.
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow is the Singapore member firm of Baker McKenzie, operating as a joint law venture with Wong & Leow LLC. It is recognized for its expertise in corporate law, M&A, private equity, sustainability, and employment law. The firm supports major Singaporean companies, multinationals, and financial institutions, offering seamless legal advice across industries and jurisdictions.