I’ve spent the past 6+ years in venture and impact investing across Southeast Asia and the US, sourcing and executing investments and working closely with founders, corporates, and ecosystem partners. My work has largely focused on sectors tied to infrastructure and climate resilience — including waste management, financial inclusion, and supply chain — and I’ve also made personal investments in impact-driven businesses in Indonesia. Through this, I’ve developed strong experience in deal sourcing, diligence, financial analysis, and building partnerships across private and public stakeholders.

Michelle Valentine

I’ve spent the past 6+ years in venture and impact investing across Southeast Asia and the US, sourcing and executing investments and working closely with founders, corporates, and ecosystem partners. My work has largely focused on sectors tied to infrastructure and climate resilience — including waste management, financial inclusion, and supply chain — and I’ve also made personal investments in impact-driven businesses in Indonesia. Through this, I’ve developed strong experience in deal sourcing, diligence, financial analysis, and building partnerships across private and public stakeholders.

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I’ve spent the past 6+ years in venture and impact investing across Southeast Asia and the US, sourcing and executing investments and working closely with founders, corporates, and ecosystem partners.

My work has largely focused on sectors tied to infrastructure and climate resilience — including waste management, financial inclusion, and supply chain — and I’ve also made personal investments in impact-driven businesses in Indonesia. Through this, I’ve developed strong experience in deal sourcing, diligence, financial analysis, and building partnerships across private and public stakeholders.

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Language

English
Fluent
Indonesian
Fluent

Work Experience

Program Manager - Product & CEO Office at Kruncher Pte. Ltd
September 1, 2024 - Present
Launched 3 new product features (financial analysis, growth metrics, portfolio tracking) into production within ~3 months, driving features from idea to staging to production with engineers.
Senior Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Closed 12 investments over 3 years with a MOIC of 1.52x; sourced over 4,800 companies across Enterprise AI, FinTech, HealthTech, Circular Economy, and EdTech. Led thesis development and growth strategies; enabled strategic partnerships for portcos and Indonesia/Korea CVCs.
Co-Founder at D2C Fashion Brand / B2B Manufacturing
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Launched and grew a D2C fashion brand targeting middle-up consumers in Indonesia, achieving 80-100%+ MoM sales growth within the first 3 months. Revamped to establish a B2B fashion manufacturer serving 3 major accounts with a monthly production capacity of 7K units.
Venture Analyst - Senior Analyst at Plug and Play Tech Center
July 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022
Closed 3 investments in 8 months across FMCG, Fintech, and Supply Chain through rigorous diligence; spearheaded cross-border sourcing for APAC accelerator, balancing local and international startup cohorts.
Equity Analyst at Batavia Prosperindo
June 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Supported equity investment research by creating financial models and participating in risk and investment evaluations for a local telco and consumer company.
Director of Finance at Ascend Leadership
April 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
Spearheaded initiatives raising $5K from two official school funding boards for Ascend Student Leadership Conference 2017; designed a streamlined budgeting and fundraising process ensuring efficient reimbursement for organizational activities.
Head of Project at Indiana University Indonesian Student Association
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018
Organized Indonesian Midwest Cup, fostering collaboration among on-campus student organizations and earning Outstanding Alumni Alliance recognition; directed GAPURA Cultural Night, drawing 450+ participants and promoting Indonesian culture.

Education

B.S. in Finance and Business Analytics at Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing