James Tan, Quest Ventures

James Tan is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Quest Ventures. See contact routes.

About James Tan

James Tan is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Quest Ventures, a top venture capital firm in Asia that he established in 2011 alongside Wang Yunming. Before launching the firm, he served as co-founder and COO of 55tuan, a NASDAQ-listed e-commerce group that expanded to over 200 cities and 5,000 employees across China. Quest Ventures targets early-stage technology companies with scalability in large internet communities, focusing on sectors like artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and marketplaces under a “digital economy” strategy. The firm invests primarily across Southeast and Central Asia, with James Tan serving as a board member or angel investor in startups such as 99.co, Carousell, Carro, Ethis, and Shopback. Tan has acted as the lead partner on 31 deals, indicating a tendency to lead rather than follow in investments. Notable portfolio companies include 99.co, Carousell, Carro, and Shopback, all recognized top-tier startups in the region. As chairman of the Business Angel Network of Southeast Asia (BANSEA), Tan oversees the region’s oldest angel investment network, reflecting his broader influence in early-stage tech investing.

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Role
Managing Director
Organization
Quest Ventures
Location
Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
Investor type
Venture Capital

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