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Paul Santos

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Smart Money Rating: 93 out of 100

Managing Partner, Wavemaker Impact (+1 more)

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Wavemaker Impact, Wavemaker Partners
Title
Managing Partner
Role
Managing partner
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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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