The Accidental Venture Capitalist: Quirks in a day of a Venture Capital Firm

Monday, December 8, 2008

Quirks in a day of a Venture Capital Firm - 31st May 2008

It is a glorious long weekend with the Hari Raya Haji break here in Singapore, and being home for more than 24 hours is a very welcome change.

Having some time off from doing up my speech and PowerPoint presentation for a renewable energy conference in January 2009, I managed to dig out this delusional investment email, spacing errors and all. Live long and prosper.

Subject: Investment Partnership
From: "President RayoZ"
Date: Sat, May 31, 2008 7:56 pm
To: startup@azionecapital.com
Priority: Normal

Dear Sir I am Mr Raymond Foo and will be 20 years old this year. I am looking for funding to invest and trade US Contracts for Difference (CFDs) and stocks using the SaxoTrader program offered by Saxo Capital Singapore. Hence, I will like to enquire if you are interested in this partnership despite a slowdown economy in US. Best RegardsRaymond Foo

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Even a doctor does not publish information about his patient no matter how crazy that patient is.; Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 4:26:00 PM GMT+8
Nicholas Chan said...: Hello Anonymous,

These people don't happen to be my "patients", they just happen to be hecklers at my door.

Cheers and have a wonderful new year ahead!; Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 12:17:00 PM GMT+8

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About Nicholas Chan

I am the Founder and Director of Azione Capital Pte Ltd, an early stage Venture Capital firm primarily operating in Singapore and Malaysia, with support teams in Thailand, Vietnam, China and Indonesia, dedicated in helping budding entrepreneurs in Asia in making their startup dreams into reality since 2006.

I am the Managing Director of Fredrik Marine IT Services Pte Ltd, a Maritime IT and Communications specialist firm serving ship owners, ship managers and their vessels operating within Asia waters.

I am one of the eight co-founders of Project:Senso Ltd, a non-profit entrepreneur volunteer organization operating in the Asia Pacific region that aims to encourage entrepreneurs in contributing back to society of their value creation skills, personal connections and wealth to enable budding entrepreneurs and social enterprises within charities to better serve the community by empowering them with the spirit of enterprise.

Previously I was a co-founder of Tech Support Singapore Pte Ltd, Who Works Around You Pte Ltd, iFoundries (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd and S.C.N.Technologies (my first startup that I co-founded on 21th of May 1996).

I am a Ngee Ann Polytechnic graduate holding a Diploma in Film, Sound and Video, year 2000 batch and have never been through university.

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Nicholas contributed more food for thought on my startup idea and had pin-pointed the flaws way accurately than any other "business gurus". Wayne Liew, editor of WayneLiew.com

He's a rare individual to possess such straightforward integrity and a willingness to help others around him. Recently, he helped me out on a negotiation meeting, and I've learnt more about negotiation from him in that meeting alone than all other negotiation literature available. Robin Tan, MD, Envisage Reality Pte Ltd

Nicholas is a hard worker for what he believes in, and will always share what he knows with those around him. Eddie Tan, Investment Analyst, JAIC Asia Capital Pte Ltd

I was truly impressed by his quick thinking, and ability to relate to so many different business settings. Sandor Bakalis, Owner, BNC Group Singapore

Like many who are already successful, Nick is one of those who believes in paying it forward by giving back to society and mentoring other aspiring entrepreneurs. When he says he will open a door or introduce someone he will act on it almost instantly, which is rare these days. Nick continues to be an inspiration with his passion and exciting life stories. Wayne Chia, Product Development Manager at Jujuya.com

He always comes across as someone passionate, confident with a can-do attitude. He has an amazing background of industry knowledge and always comes across as a leader, someone who is willing to go the distance to achieve great things. Navin Kumar, Business Development Manager, Autodesk Asia Pte Ltd

Nicholas is a highly driven individual with a passion for success in his work. He has guided and helped many of his startups through the toughest path during the initial phase. Khim Teck Chua, Co-Founder, Hibernater

With him, you will always get very candid responses and no run-around answers. That's an important thing to have from a venture capitalist. Ronald Chung

Nicholas is a no-nonsense and straight talking investor/entrepreneur. He has considerable knowledge in the telecommunications and maritime industries, which makes him asset to most tech start-ups. Johnathan Lee, Manager and Head of Ideas Bank, Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd

Not only does he get involve in his invested businesses, he is willing to impart his skills, knowledge and, most importantly, getting his hands dirty. Seng Bing Go, Manager, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

Nicholas comes across as a very decisive and responsible individual who has build up several enterprises despite his young age. Wilson Ang, President, Environmental Challenge Organisation (Singapore)

He has good business acumen and is relatively good in assisting entrepreneurs-wannabe into real start-up founders. Peter Tan, CEO, Freedom Group Pte Ltd

As a venture capitalist, he has shown a no-nonsense approach and a big heart to help his start-ups succeed. Eu Ginn Lim, Student at Taylors College

Nicholas is very passionate about assisting entrepreneurs in their business. Throughout my dealings with him, I find him to be very knowledgeable in technology and business. He is very hardworking, effective and efficient. Working with him is always a pleasure and a great learning experience. Chris Leong, Senior Executive - Commercialization, Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd

His zeal for helping young entrepreneurs is undisputed, and people looking for advice on their startups could do well to heed his advice. Daniel Goh, Editor, Young Upstarts

He gets the Job done, gets the Deal closed and most important, gets Things Going. He is All Action, little talk and a great example for Start-Ups to look up to. Alvin Yap, CEO, TheMobileGamer

A partner who is willing to go all out to resolve any issues that might arise. Aaron Chua, Manager, Media Development Authority of Singapore

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