Lim Foo

Tiang Lim Foo is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and venture capitalist with extensive experience in the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem. Here are some key details about his career:

Professional Background

Tiang Lim Foo previously held the position of Market Development - Asia Pacific at Evernote from August 2012 to November 2015.1 During his tenure, he:

• Started Evernote's Singapore office
• Drove market development and business growth in Asia Pacific and Australia/New Zealand
• Launched Evernote, Evernote Business, and Evernote Market in the region
• Grew the user base from 1 million to over 10 million users
• Increased revenue by 10x over 3 years1

Current Role

Tiang is currently a Co-Founder and Partner at Forge Ventures, a position he has held since April 2021.1 Forge Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders building the future of Southeast Asia.1

Other Notable Experiences

• Partner at SeedPlus, a leading seed fund in Southeast Asia (March 2016 - April 2021)2
• Operating Partner at Jungle Ventures (March 2016 - March 2017)1
• VP of Product at Stream Media, a fintech payments startup (January 2011 - August 2012)1

Education

Tiang holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honors from the National University of Singapore. He is also an alumnus of the NUS Overseas College programme in Silicon Valley, where he attended Stanford University.2

Investment Focus

As a venture capitalist, Tiang has invested in several category-leading startups in Southeast Asia, including Qoala, Rukita, and Homage.2 He focuses on early-stage startups, particularly in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Tiang Lim Foo is known for his passion for technology and entrepreneurship, believing that technology is the greatest lever to improve the world.1 He aims to partner with early-stage startup founders to build impactful businesses and enduring companies.1