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David Chen Verified Mentor

Managing Partner at Horizon Capital | Fintech Angel & Former CTO

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Horizon Global Capital Singapore 2 Connections

Verified Mentor Credentials & Philosophy

Domain: Finance, Banking & Fintech • Experience: 16+ Years • Service Region: Asia (Singapore)

"1. Focus maniacally on unit economics from day one.
2. Regulatory compliance is a competitive moat, not a roadblock.
3. The most valuable investment is in your technical architecture leadership."

About

Over 16 years scaling cross-border financial systems and advising early-stage founders.

Professional Experience & Work History

Managing Partner

Horizon Global Capital

Full-time • 2018 – Present • Singapore On-site

Directing cross-border seed and growth investments in high-velocity fintech and payment infrastructure startups across Southeast Asia.

Chief Technology Officer

AsiaPay Gateway Solutions

Full-time • 2011 – 2018 • Singapore Hybrid

Architected real-time cross-currency settlement engine processing $12B+ annually.

Comprehensive Educational Qualifications

National University of Singapore

Bachelor of Computing (Honours) • Computer Science & Financial Mathematics

Undergraduate • 2004 – 2008 • Grade: First Class Honours (CAP 4.88/5.0)

President of NUS Financial Engineering Society; Valedictorian.

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David Chen 1d ago • Public

The next decade of cross-border financial technology will be defined by interoperability and regional regulatory agility. If you are building solutions in emerging markets, never underestimate local user trust.

Delighted to mentor rising founders here on www.shineglobally.com!

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