Partner
Paul Santos
Managing Partner, Wavemaker Impact (+1 more)
- Firm
- Wavemaker Impact, Wavemaker Partners
- Title
- Managing Partner
- Role
- Managing partner
- Known as
- Investor
Record updated 18 September 2026
About
Paul Santos is the Managing Partner of Wavemaker Partners, Southeast Asia’s leading VC firm investing in early-stage Enterprise, Deep Tech, and Sustainability startups. Since 2012, Wavemaker has backed 200+ companies across the region, with over US$500 million in total committed capital and exits generating over US$2 billion in enterprise value. Notable portfolio companies include Growsari, Lhoopa, and Silent Eight. Paul is also one of the founding partners of Wavemaker Impact, a US$60 million venture-building fund in Southeast Asia, and Wavemaker Growth, Wavemaker’s Growth Opportunities Fund, with a US$30 million first close.
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