Golden Gate Ventures
About Golden Gate Ventures
Golden Gate Ventures was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Jakarta, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, according to Wikipedia. The founders listed there are Vinnie Lauria, Jeffrey Paine and Paul Bragiel, and Crunchbase names Vinnie Lauria as founding partner. The firm says it has launched four funds. Its reported assets under management differ by source: the firm's homepage and Wikipedia cite more than US$300M, while its about page and Crunchbase cite US$250M. A third-party research site says regional partners Michael Lints and Hussain Abdulla hold decision authority in their areas.
The firm's portfolio page tags several companies as AI, including Kita, Locofy, Invisible Technologies, RoboDock, SpeQtral and Obviously.AI. In May 2023 the firm made a second investment in Locofy, a platform that uses AI to turn graphic designs into working code, and its press release described that deal as the firm's sixth AI investment. The firm's stated focus is technology companies tied to the growing consumer class in Southeast Asia, with AI as one sector within that focus.
The firm does not publish a check-size policy on its own pages. Third-party profiles list Seed and Series A as its stages. Check-size figures from outside databases conflict: one lists EUR 500k to EUR 3M, while another lists US$25K to US$10M. Treat both as unverified.
- Kita: AI and fintech company listed as Philippines-based on the firm's portfolio page; $4.5M seed round in August 2026 per the Lounge deals desk.
- Locofy: uses AI to convert graphic designs into working code; second investment in May 2023, a round Seedtable reports at US$4.3M.
- Invisible Technologies: listed under AI on the firm's portfolio page; round details not confirmed.
- RoboDock: listed under AI on the firm's portfolio page; round details not confirmed.
- SpeQtral: listed under AI and B2B on the firm's portfolio page; round details not confirmed.
- Obviously.AI: listed under SaaS and AI on the firm's portfolio page; round details not confirmed.
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- goldengate.vc/about
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- crunchbase.com/organization/golden-gate-ventures
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Gate_Ventures
- prnewswire.com/news-releases/golden-gate-ventures-doubles-down-on-loco
- seedtable.com/investors/golden-gate-ventures
- pitchkit.net/investors/golden-gate-ventures
Investing activity
Golden Gate Ventures appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $5M. The most recent is Kita (Seed, $4.5M, Aug 2026).
Golden Gate Ventures most often invests alongside BoxGroup, US News Digital Ventures, Tala and Apex Star Capital, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Golden Gate Ventures
Does Golden Gate Ventures invest in AI startups?
Yes. The firm's portfolio page tags several companies as AI, including Kita and Locofy, and its press release called Locofy its sixth AI investment.
When was Golden Gate Ventures founded?
The firm was founded in 2011 in Singapore by Vinnie Lauria, Jeffrey Paine and Paul Bragiel, according to Wikipedia and other profiles.
What stages does Golden Gate Ventures invest in?
Third-party profiles list Seed and Series A as the firm's investment stages. The firm's own pages do not publish a stage policy.
How much does Golden Gate Ventures invest per company?
The firm does not publish check sizes. Outside databases give conflicting ranges, so founders should confirm terms directly with the firm.
Where is Golden Gate Ventures based?
The firm is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in Jakarta, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and it invests across Southeast Asia.
What AI companies has Golden Gate Ventures invested in?
Golden Gate Ventures's AI investments include Kita. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
What stage does Golden Gate Ventures invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, Golden Gate Ventures has invested at Seed, with a median round of $5M.
Who does Golden Gate Ventures co-invest with?
Golden Gate Ventures's most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are BoxGroup (1 deal), US News Digital Ventures (1 deal), Tala (1 deal), Apex Star Capital (1 deal) and Genting Ventures (1 deal).
How can founders reach Golden Gate Ventures?
Founders on AI Lounge can see Golden Gate Ventures's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Golden Gate Ventures to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.