John Kim

Managing Partner at Amasia

📍 Singapore, Singapore🔄 Updated September 2026💼 4 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2018𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Board Observer
2018
Xendit is a financial technology company that provides payment solutions and simplifies the payment process for businesses in Indonesia, the Philippines and Southeast Asia, from SMEs and e-commerce startups to large enterprises. Xendit enables businesses to accept payments, disburse payroll, run marketplaces and more. The platform is known for its speed (fast integration, builds), simplicity (easy integrations, pricing), and world-class 24/7 customer support. Amidst the fragmented payment landscape in Southeast Asia, Xendit enables businesses to accept payments from direct debit, virtual accounts, credit and debit cards, eWallets, retail outlets, and online installments. Building the region’s digital payments infrastructure, Xendit is shaping the next generation of scalable businesses across Southeast Asia. Xendit is propelling the regions digital transformation by addressing access, reliability, and regulatory needs enabling more businesses to scale and thrive. As the first-ever Indonesian startup to graduate from YCombinator and backed by investors from Silicon Valley and Asia, including Kleiner and GGV Capital, Xendit powers some of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing brands including Traveloka, Transferwise, Wish, and Grab.
Board Observer
2016
Tokopedia is an Indonesian technology company with a mission to democratize commerce through technology. Since its founding in 2009, Tokopedia has been a force that pioneers digital transformation in Indonesia. Consistent in building a bridge to connect millions of people, we have now reached more than 99% of districts and empowered more than 14 million registered merchants across Indonesia. Our vision is to build a Super Ecosystem where anyone can start and discover anything. To achieve that, we are working hand in hand with various strategic partners while also providing more than 500,000 payment points across Indonesia, and offering more than 40 digital products that simplify the lives of many. We have grown rapidly and currently have more than 3,800 Nakama spread across several regions; Jakarta, Semarang, and Yogyakarta. In 2021, Tokopedia united with Gojek to become GoTo by combining e-commerce, on-demand, and financial and payment services. With a mission to empower progress, we continuously create a comprehensive ecosystem for daily life. Let’s #FindYourPurpose with us, and join our mission! www.tokopedia.com/careers IMPORTANT Tokopedia is affiliated with the GoTo Group companies, and all authentic jobs/open positions listed by Tokopedia can ONLY be accessed via our official channels which are Tokopedia on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and tokopedia.com/careers. Should you be contacted by our Recruitment team, please ensure that the communication and information are coming from a valid and verified Tokopedia domain - *@tokopedia.com. If you are contacted by any third party outside of the authenticated channels highlighted above, please write to us at recruitment@tokopedia.com to validate the job/open position. This is to avoid any potential instances of fraud and to ensure your safety and security during the job application process.
Board Observer
2016
The Athletic delivers powerful stories and smart analysis that bring sports fans closer to the heart of the game. From breaking news and live commentary, to deeply-reported long reads and exclusive interviews, subscribers rely on The Athletic for every sports story that matters. Acquired by The New York Times in 2022. Learn more about career opportunities at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/careers/
early stageOnline Media
Angel Investor
2014
Ginkgo Bioworks builds the tools that make biology easier to engineer for everyone. We offer autonomous laboratories that replace manual laboratory work with robotics in the lab, greatly improving the productivity of scientists. Ginkgos in-house autonomous lab is also available as a "cloud lab" through our Datapoints and Solutions contract research services.
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2018
Board Observer
2018
Xendit is a financial technology company that provides payment solutions and simplifies the payment process for businesses in Indonesia, the Philippines and Southeast Asia, from SMEs and e-commerce startups to large enterprises. Xendit enables businesses to accept payments, disburse payroll, run marketplaces and more. The platform is known for its speed (fast integration, builds), simplicity (easy integrations, pricing), and world-class 24/7 customer support. Amidst the fragmented payment landscape in Southeast Asia, Xendit enables businesses to accept payments from direct debit, virtual accounts, credit and debit cards, eWallets, retail outlets, and online installments. Building the region’s digital payments infrastructure, Xendit is shaping the next generation of scalable businesses across Southeast Asia. Xendit is propelling the regions digital transformation by addressing access, reliability, and regulatory needs enabling more businesses to scale and thrive. As the first-ever Indonesian startup to graduate from YCombinator and backed by investors from Silicon Valley and Asia, including Kleiner and GGV Capital, Xendit powers some of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing brands including Traveloka, Transferwise, Wish, and Grab.
2016
Board Observer
2016
Tokopedia is an Indonesian technology company with a mission to democratize commerce through technology. Since its founding in 2009, Tokopedia has been a force that pioneers digital transformation in Indonesia. Consistent in building a bridge to connect millions of people, we have now reached more than 99% of districts and empowered more than 14 million registered merchants across Indonesia. Our vision is to build a Super Ecosystem where anyone can start and discover anything. To achieve that, we are working hand in hand with various strategic partners while also providing more than 500,000 payment points across Indonesia, and offering more than 40 digital products that simplify the lives of many. We have grown rapidly and currently have more than 3,800 Nakama spread across several regions; Jakarta, Semarang, and Yogyakarta. In 2021, Tokopedia united with Gojek to become GoTo by combining e-commerce, on-demand, and financial and payment services. With a mission to empower progress, we continuously create a comprehensive ecosystem for daily life. Let’s #FindYourPurpose with us, and join our mission! www.tokopedia.com/careers IMPORTANT Tokopedia is affiliated with the GoTo Group companies, and all authentic jobs/open positions listed by Tokopedia can ONLY be accessed via our official channels which are Tokopedia on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and tokopedia.com/careers. Should you be contacted by our Recruitment team, please ensure that the communication and information are coming from a valid and verified Tokopedia domain - *@tokopedia.com. If you are contacted by any third party outside of the authenticated channels highlighted above, please write to us at recruitment@tokopedia.com to validate the job/open position. This is to avoid any potential instances of fraud and to ensure your safety and security during the job application process.
Board Observer
2016
The Athletic delivers powerful stories and smart analysis that bring sports fans closer to the heart of the game. From breaking news and live commentary, to deeply-reported long reads and exclusive interviews, subscribers rely on The Athletic for every sports story that matters. Acquired by The New York Times in 2022. Learn more about career opportunities at The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/careers/
early stageOnline Media
2014
Angel Investor
2014
Ginkgo Bioworks builds the tools that make biology easier to engineer for everyone. We offer autonomous laboratories that replace manual laboratory work with robotics in the lab, greatly improving the productivity of scientists. Ginkgos in-house autonomous lab is also available as a "cloud lab" through our Datapoints and Solutions contract research services.
2013
Managing Partner
May 2013
Amasia is a thesis-driven, global venture capital firm currently focused on sustainability and climate. Using a nuanced framework designed around behavior change, we invest in founders with global ambitions, from the Seed to Series B stages, across the United States, Southeast Asia, India, Europe and Latin America. We facilitate their growth with access to global markets, global best practices, and global knowledge.
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