Chu Swee Yeok

Chu Swee Yeok

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CEO and President

Bio

Ms Chu joined EDB Investments Pte Ltd (EDBI) as its Chief Executive Officer in late 2008, bringing with her over 20 years of track record and extensive experience in equity investments of start-up to growth and late-stage ventures, strategic planning, business and technology development.. Prior to EDBI, Ms Chu was the CEO of BioOne Capital Pte Ltd since 2004. Under her leadership, BioOne became a globally recognised and reputable investment fund manager with a portfolio of over 50 therapeutics, medical technology and services companies worldwide and in Singapore. Previously Ms Chu held major stints at the Singapore Economic Development Board (SEDB) and the Agency for Science & Technology Research where she played a pioneering role in developing and implementing key industry and R&D strategies leading to the growth of the biomedical sector as a major pillar of Singapore's economy today. At SEDB she was instrumental in establishing several venture funds since 1990 and providing oversight to their management. Ms Chu was also responsible for many successful negotiations with global MNCs relating to their R&D, manufacturing and headquarters activities in Singapore. Besides the board of EDBI, Ms Chu also serves on the boards of Merlion Pharmaceuticals Pte Ltd, Singapore-Suzhou Township Development Pte Ltd, and Alexandra Health Endowment Fund.

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Primary Organization

EDBI

EDBI

Founded

1991

Investment

179

Lead investment

39

Exits

48

Employees

11-50

Industry

Financial Services, Venture Capital, FinTech, Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

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Chu Swee Yeok is the CEO and President at EDBI, based in Asia. With a background in Financial Services, Chu Swee Yeok has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.

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Number of investment

1

Number of exits

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Personal investment

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Partner investment

23

Annouced DateOrganization NameFunding RoundInvestor NameMoney Raised
Apr 26, 2022
Biofourmis Biofourmis
Series D - Biofourmis
Biofourmis EDBI
300.0M
Apr 26, 2022
RVAC Medicines RVAC Medicines
Series B - RVAC Medicines
RVAC Medicines EDBI
140.0M
Jul 25, 2023
Mirxes Mirxes
Series D - Mirxes
Mirxes EDBI
50.0M
Aug 09, 2023
Endowus Endowus
Series C - Endowus
Endowus EDBI
35.0M

Exits

0

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