Umami Bioworks

Director

• Lead the strategic development and refinement of the fund’s investment thesis, identifying priority sectors, emerging technologies, and high-potential opportunities within the blue economy.
• Build and maintain a strong investment pipeline across Asia Pacific, leveraging regional networks and global partnerships.
• Provide leadership across the entire investment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, diligence, structuring, investment committee presentation, and exit planning.
• Ensure the fund maintains high investment discipline, balancing financial performance with impact integrity.
• Continuously monitor market developments, policy shifts, and technological trends relevant to ocean and maritime sectors.
• Lead and oversee due diligence processes, including commercial, financial, technical, legal, and impact assessments.
• Structure and negotiate investment transactions, working closely with legal and financial advisors.
• Serve as a board director or observer for portfolio companies, supporting governance, strategy, and growth initiatives.
• Partner with founders and management teams to accelerate value creation and scaling, including international market expansion, partnerships, and follow-on financing.
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement active portfolio management and exit strategies.
• Play a leading role in fundraising activities, engaging with institutional investors, family offices, foundations, and development finance institutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Limited Partners, ensuring transparent communication and reporting.
• Participate in investor meetings, roadshows, and industry events to position the fund as a leading blue economy investment vehicle in Asia.
• Build strategic relationships with founders, corporates, research institutions, accelerators, and co-investors within the ocean and maritime innovation ecosystem.
• Strengthen collaboration with OCTAVE Capital and Katapult Ocean’s platforms to access international and regional deal flow and expertise.
• Contribute to the development of the Asia Pacific blue economy ecosystem, positioning the fund as a thought leader and trusted investment partner.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the investment team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Oversee internal investment processes, governance, and operational coordination.
• Contribute to the development of the fund’s accelerator programme and Technical Assistance Facility, ensuring they effectively support the investment pipeline and portfolio companies.

Co-Managing Director, Asia Ocean Fund