Kingchih Fan

Executive and Investor in New York

Kingchih Fan is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and business leader, currently serving as a General Partner at The Buy Build Fund. His expertise spans various fields, including online media, advertising technology, growth marketing, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago and has developed a significant reputation in executive roles across multiple sectors.

Professional Background

General Partner at The Buy Build Fund: Since 2021, Kingchih has focused on acquiring cash flow-positive companies and enhancing their value through digital transformation. The fund's partners collectively have invested in over 100 companies.1
Founder and CEO of iGOTHAM Capital: He established this boutique investment firm that collaborates with private equity firms and family offices to invest in early-stage companies.1 2
Operating Partner at The Riverside Company: Prior to his current roles, he worked at this global private equity firm, where he was involved in developing growth strategies for B2B SaaS portfolio companies.1 2
Chief Business Officer at SIB Fixed Cost Reduction LLC: In this role, he led initiatives to optimize costs for various businesses.2

Academic Involvement

In addition to his investment roles, Kingchih is an adjunct professor at NYU Stern School of Business. He teaches a course on Entrepreneurship through Acquisition, focusing on the processes involved in finding and acquiring existing businesses.1

Key Achievements

LiftDNA: Co-founded this technology company that specialized in programmatic advertising, achieving significant revenue growth before merging with OpenX.1 2
Capital Raising: Kingchih has successfully raised capital for numerous startups throughout his career, showcasing his strong networking and fundraising capabilities.

Kingchih Fan's extensive experience and strategic vision have positioned him as a respected figure in the business community, particularly in the realms of private equity and venture capital.

Experience

Chief Executive Officer at iGOTHAM (2021 - Present)

General Partner at The Buy Build Fund (2021 - Present); Limited Partner at The Riverside Company (2018 - Present); Operating Partner at The Riverside Company (2018 - 2020); Chief Business Officer at SIB Fixed Cost Reduction LLC (2017 - 2019); Microsoft Ventures at Microsoft (2016 - 2017); VP of International at OpenX (2012 - 2013)