Herbin Koh

Global Head of Private Equity & Deputy Head of Infrastructure at Gaw Capital

📍 Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong SAR🔄 Updated September 2026💼 15 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested May 2026
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Board Member & Co-Founder
Oct 2025
Nauticus Education Group is driven by a clear mission: to elevate the standard of learning by partnering with top-tier institutions and pioneering education providers. The Group aims to deliver innovative, accessible, and high-quality education solutions that meet the diverse needs of students and families across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Board Member
Dec 2024
Spark EV Co., Ltd. is a Thailand-based leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, dedicated to advancing sustainable mobility. We specialize in the research, development, installation, and operation of cutting-edge EV charging infrastructure, including ultra-fast charging stations with up to 540 kW capacity. With over 250 stations planned across Thailand, our SPARK EV Charging App ensures seamless access to charging locations nationwide. Committed to innovation and accessibility, we aim to bridge the gap between EV drivers and reliable charging, fostering a greener future. Join us in powering the electric revolution!
Board Member
Nov 2024
From convenient charging stations to unwavering innovation, we are the cornerstone for a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Harnessing the power of high-quality, reliable technology for everyone, we help fast track you toward a better future. A future where you are empowered with user-friendly technologies that are made accessible for you. Our ethos is simple yet powerful, made to encourage and transform you into an agent of change, cultivating a cleaner and healthier environment.
Board Member
Oct 2023
Negawatt Utility Limited (NU) is aimed to provide an Cloud Building Operating System (BOS) to increase communication between different building users during stages in design, operating and demolition. The platform also aims to promote a greener working environment to reduce paper-use and improving the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) within indoor working environment. Our platform is Cloud-based, and has the following capabilities - Unique Documentation Storage for Building / Project Sustainability Events - Design Verification between different parties - IEQ Profile - On-Going Documentation Storing & Certification Submission - Project Management between different parties - Green Building Consultancy - Continuous Energy-Use Monitoring - On-going Commissioining - Big Data Analysis - A.I. Analysis for Equipment Optimization
Board Member
Oct 2022
Our mission, as a world-class renewable energy investment and development company is to support the transition of economies around the globe from fossil fuel to renewable energy through the deployment of innovative and sustainable technology. Our management team has led the development, financing, and delivery of over 400MW+ industrial and utility scaled rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV projects, involving over $450 million worth of capital investment. Maoneng is at the forefront of Australia’s march towards being fully powered by clean energy. As a developer, we answer the demand for renewable energy and has been doing so for more than a decade. Passionate about technology and staying on the cusp of innovation, we are always looking for new opportunities to increase clean energy uptake, to keep up to date on opportunities and projects see our website - https://maoneng.co
Board Member
Oct 2022
GMR Energy works together with public and private stakeholders to create sustainable communities through investment partnerships in the renewable energy space. We have extensive experience throughout the entire lifecycle of a renewable energy asset, development, delivery and management. As a result of our in-depth renewable energy knowledge and financial expertise, we have formed partnerships with some of the most forward thinking organisations in the industry with a goal to reduce the global carbon footprint and improve Australia’s reputation for sustainability. We pioneer solutions and overcome challenges whilst being responsible stewards to our employees, communities, investors and the environment.
Board Member
Jul 2022
99 Group (Brands include 99.co, Rumah123, SRX.com.sg) is a leading real estate technology company that operates real estate portals across South East Asia, specialising in digital property advertising. Headquartered in Singapore, it is currently operational in Singapore and Indonesia and employs over 500 employees. In Singapore, 99 Group operates 99.co and SRX.com.sg, while in Indonesia, it operates 99.co/id and Rumah123. Here at the 99 Group, we know a property is the single largest financial decision - and affects how people accumulate wealth, raise their children, or even plan for retirement. More importantly, your property is a safe haven, and for most- where you return home to. That’s why it’s our goal to build the simplest and most trusted platform to help un-complicate the property journey and help 99% of homeseekers find their way home. We do this by working collectively to support the needs of property seekers every day. This commitment comes through in the development of powerful products and services for people to love and use. Whether it is on software and usability, on infrastructure and research or on powerful storytelling and delivery of meaningful insights — our work speaks volumes within the company, and throughout the community. If you’re curious, data-driven, and passionate about using tech to help people solve (arguably) the most important decision of their lives, we’d love to have you join the team! Visit 99.co/team for openings.
Investor
May 2022
Asia’s leading Brand Technology holding company, where tech-powered storytelling and cutting-edge martech solutions converge to redefine next-generation customer experiences. By seamlessly bridging the realms of Web2 and Web3, the Collective specializes in two key domains: crafting immersive narratives and providing advanced tech-integrated offerings. The Collective is a group of creative storytellers, nerdy data scientists and geeky technologists, who love to create, build and activate innovations that redefine the traditional world of marketing. With a team of more than 200 and offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Paris and London, we represent some of the world’s most celebrated luxury and premium brands. Our clients include Harrods, Canada Goose, Swire Hotels, Estee Lauder Companies, CSL, DFI Retail Group, Tourism Australia and LVMH. Founded in January 2020 by Aaron Lau, a renowned technology and branding veteran, the company has garnered widespread industry recognition as Forbes Asia’s 100 Companies to Watch and as a multi-award winner recognised for excellence in NFTs, innovation and creativity.
Investor
Nov 2021
SuperOrdinary is the leading global growth partner and marketplace expert, connecting brands, creators, and consumers everywhere.
Board Member
Jun 2020
Propzy is a full-stack real estate platform that originates and facilitates property sale and leasing transactions in Vietnam. By combining a real estate marketplace on the front end with logistics, documentation, and transaction services on the backend, Propzy has created a strong value proposition for consumers and has established a clear competitive advantage in Vietnam. Join Propzy and Be Part of Something Big!
late stageReal Estate
Board Member
Apr 2020
SensorFlow makes smart energy-efficient hotels a reality. Our wireless room automation & energy management solutions are flexible, easy to install and have provided proven energy savings of up to 30% per room per year. Our goal is to make the world a greener place and develop new innovative, affordable sustainable solutions - starting with hotels. Lets make smart and sustainable buildings a reality.
mid stageHospitality
Board Member
Apr 2020
Switch Automation is a global real estate software company that helps property owners and facility managers reduce operating costs, improve energy efficiency and deliver exceptional occupant satisfaction. Our comprehensive smart building platform integrates with traditional building systems as well as Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to analyze, automate and control assets in real-time. We serve enterprise customers and partners in a variety of industries including financial services, retail, grocery, commercial real estate and more.
late stageReal Estate
Board Member
Feb 2020
Point Avenue is an international education technology company that has presence in Vietnam and Thailand. We provide K-12, after-school educational services that span English Learning, Test Preparation, Competitive Debating, Admissions Consulting, and Life Coaching across all of Southeast Asia. Point Avenue combines academic rigor and education technology with a team of passionate, experienced educators to prepare our students for lifelong success. We’re searching for talented Teachers and Consultants who want to teach in Vietnam or Thailand, as well as human resources, marketing, sales professionals, and software engineers. If you have a passion for youth education, impact, and a sense of adventure, we want to hear from you. If you do not see a specific job posting but are still interested in our company, please reach out to careers@pointavenue.com with your resume.
Investor
Dec 2019
BLACKPANDA is Asia’s premier cyber security firm hyper-focused on delivering world-class incident response and digital forensics services to the region. Headquartered in Singapore and with a presence across Southeast and East Asia, the company is the first of its kind in the region. By developing and leveraging innovative cyber security services, incident response & forensics data, and loss adjusting capabilities for our insurtech platform, Blackpanda’s mission is to protect, defend, and insure—providing a holistic and practical cyber resiliency solution for our clients of any size. We believe every company should have access to cyber security services and risk transfer opportunities and are committed to democratizing cyber security resiliency, making it accessible across Asia, from Fortune 500 companies to SMEs, and everyone in between. We help answer the urgent questions about your cyber security: 1. Am I under attack? 2. Has any data been stolen? 3. Am I still at risk? Our team consists of an elite cadre of risk and security experts from International military special forces, intelligence, forensics, and law enforcement backgrounds. We are highly trained, ready to respond to and help manage crises on short notice, when and wherever needed. www.blackpanda.com | hello@blackpanda.com
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2026
Board Member
May 2026
Climate Capital is a renewable energy company dedicated to designing and building clean energy projects across Australia.
2025
Board Member & Co-Founder
Oct 2025
Nauticus Education Group is driven by a clear mission: to elevate the standard of learning by partnering with top-tier institutions and pioneering education providers. The Group aims to deliver innovative, accessible, and high-quality education solutions that meet the diverse needs of students and families across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
2024
Board Member
Dec 2024
Spark EV Co., Ltd. is a Thailand-based leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, dedicated to advancing sustainable mobility. We specialize in the research, development, installation, and operation of cutting-edge EV charging infrastructure, including ultra-fast charging stations with up to 540 kW capacity. With over 250 stations planned across Thailand, our SPARK EV Charging App ensures seamless access to charging locations nationwide. Committed to innovation and accessibility, we aim to bridge the gap between EV drivers and reliable charging, fostering a greener future. Join us in powering the electric revolution!
Board Member
Nov 2024
From convenient charging stations to unwavering innovation, we are the cornerstone for a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Harnessing the power of high-quality, reliable technology for everyone, we help fast track you toward a better future. A future where you are empowered with user-friendly technologies that are made accessible for you. Our ethos is simple yet powerful, made to encourage and transform you into an agent of change, cultivating a cleaner and healthier environment.
2023
Board Member
Oct 2023
Negawatt Utility Limited (NU) is aimed to provide an Cloud Building Operating System (BOS) to increase communication between different building users during stages in design, operating and demolition. The platform also aims to promote a greener working environment to reduce paper-use and improving the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) within indoor working environment. Our platform is Cloud-based, and has the following capabilities - Unique Documentation Storage for Building / Project Sustainability Events - Design Verification between different parties - IEQ Profile - On-Going Documentation Storing & Certification Submission - Project Management between different parties - Green Building Consultancy - Continuous Energy-Use Monitoring - On-going Commissioining - Big Data Analysis - A.I. Analysis for Equipment Optimization
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