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Molly Yang

Head of Portfolio Management at NZ Growth Capital Partners

New Zealand

Overview

Work Experience

  • Head of Portfolio Management

    2023 - Current

    NZGCP is a New Zealand Government Fund which is invested through two vehicles, a $300 million Venture Capital Fund of funds and a $50 million angel seed Fund. I manage a diverse portfolio of technology companies, from seed stage to publicly listed, providing support and facilitating connections to drive their international growth. As a senior member of the investment team and a member of the investment committee, I play a key role in strategic decision-making.

  • Senior Portfolio Manager

    2022 - 2022

  • Investment Manager

    2015 - 2022

    I am primary responsible for managing angel fund investments and also supporting venture capital fund of funds activities and performance monitoring. My main roles include new investment opportunity screening, due diligence, deal execution, divestment and portfolio management.

  • Board Observer

    2024 - 2024

    The Clinician is a leading digital health company that helps healthcare organisations globally to create more connected, convenient and patient-centred care pathways.

  • Startup Mentor

    2024 - 2024

    Supporting wahine and gender non-binary startup founders in Electrify Accelerator 2024.

  • Board Observer

    2020 - 2022

    A first-of-its-kind, cutting-edge tech company revolutionizing the world of insights with game-changing AI products.

  • Board Observer

    2020 - 2022

    Core Schedule is the leading provider of a suite of cloud-based work roster tools for staff in emergency departments, hospitals, medical training programs, and urgent care clinics in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States.

  • Board Advisor

    2017 - 2019

    New Zealand's first Chinese-led angel fund, aims to invest in high growth Kiwi start-up companies, helping them make the most of opportunities in China. I assisted Zino defining investment strategy in NZ and established connection in the local eco-system.

  • Investment Consultant

    2014 - 2014

    Worked on the preparation of raising a venture capital co-fund between New Zealand and Taiwan focused on healthcare opportunities of benefit to child health, being the government funds as cornerstone investors.

  • Senior Associate

    2011 - 2013

    AlphaBridge Group is a boutique investment firm dedicated in investment into healthcare, biotechnology and medical device sectors in China. I was worked on deal sourcing / screening, investment documentation, due diligence, financial analysis and post-investment management, including reporting, monitoring performance, support portfolio companies for overseas development, financial control and corporate governance.

  • Assoicate

    2010 - 2011

    Broad Resources is a Venture Capital firm that invests into high growth SMEs in China, with $250 million fund. I was dedicated on investment, assessment and management of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, with focus on funding, business development and strategic partnership.

  • Senior Analyst

    2007 - 2009

    Goshawk is a private equity firm with main source of capital from U.S. hedge fund investor. I worked on industry research & analysis, deal info preparation, due diligence and reporting.

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