Who we are
Sapien Group is a pan-APAC fintech-empowered funds, asset and wealth group with a presence across Australasia, USA, Southeast Asia and Greater China. Originally founded in 2015 as Sapien Ventures in Silicon Valley, with a deep focus in fintech, blockchain, online digital marketplaces and artificial intelligence sectors. Sapien has expanded over the years through its vast platform assets into multiple asset classes and geographies around the world.
Sapien Group is dedicated to providing investors and partners with robust and market-leading excess returns. In just a short span of 8 years, Sapien Group has upheld integrity, professionalism, and excellence in investment philosophy, along with grounded project management practices. This has led to an average annual investment growth rate of 56% over 6 years for venture capital funds, and the Total Value to Paid-In (TVPI) ratio has quadrupled compared to the initial investment amount, attracting significant market attention. Additionally, the returns from publicly listed stocks have exceeded 25% for three consecutive years. The combined assets under management by Sapien Group and its cooperative joint venture funds now surpass AUD 4.3 billion.
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Our History
Meet the team
Victor Jiang
Founder & Group MD
Serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and a former consulting and software industry executive; founded first own company at age 23; worked and lived across 12 countries over 15 years; investor and board director in 10 tech companies across USA, AUS & China (of which 4 as Chairman); founder of the Sapien Group of companies
Daniel Laurence
Group Head of ASEAN Markets
Serial entrepreneur; venture investor; Head of Sapien’s Melbourne and Jakarta offices; experienced in FMCG, technology, charitables, and international trade. Cofounder of Navanti-Sapien Asset Management; ASEAN market specialist and well-connected amongst ASEAN family offices and HNW investors
John Du
Group Head of Sapien Plus
Serial entrepreneur; founder of Dream Overseas; Sapien Plus; and Studyfin. Over a 30+ year career he has worked across migration, international education, real estate, entertainment, and technology. Many of his ventures has earnt prestigious awards in local and international media.
Geoff Stanley
Group CFO
25+ year accounting and audit background, currently CFO at Booktopia (ASX:BKG) and led its IPO efforts, board director at iSelect (ASX:ISU); formerly Lead M&A Partner at Deloitte Australia; ex-Partner for advisory services at EY; advisor to many startups and mentor at Stone & Chalk
Sheetal Jiang
Group Head of Operations
20+ years of finance and accounting experience across Australia and UK; held responsibilities for financial control, HR and investor relations at Sapien Ventures and Skillsapien; previously at QBE, LMI, Booz Consulting, UK Ministry of Justice, UK NHS, ABB, State Street
Our Successful Exits
Our successful exit from upGrad GSP underscores Sapien Group’s ability to back transformative ventures that make a meaningful impact. upGrad GSP continues to reshape international education by connecting students, agents, and institutions, creating opportunities and transforming lives worldwide.
Airtasker
Airtasker, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is a dynamic and innovative company that has pioneered a transformative approach to task outsourcing. At its core, Airtasker operates as an expansive online and mobile marketplace that empowers users to effortlessly delegate their everyday tasks. The process is simple: users articulate the details of the task, set a budget, and submit it to the platform.
Ripple
Ripple’s innovative offerings, such as Ripple USD—a stablecoin designed for speed, stability, and global liquidity—drive efficiency and growth while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory standards. Its integrated solutions allow businesses to optimise payments, streamline operations, and expand into new markets with transparency and security.