Tong Gu
About Tong Gu
Tong Gu is a Founding Partner at Pact, focusing on investments in mission-driven founders with global ambitions. He has previously worked as a Seed Investor at several companies, including Verto, Perlego, and Tradeteq, and holds an MBA from INSEAD.
Current Role at Pact
Tong Gu serves as a Founding Partner at Pact, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on investing in mission-driven founders who possess global ambitions. He has been instrumental in shaping Pact's investment strategy, particularly around the themes of Access, Betterment, and Climate. His work emphasizes the importance of sustainability and climate solutions within the investment framework.
Previous Experience as Seed Investor
Before joining Pact, Tong Gu worked as a Seed Investor at several organizations from 2018 to 2021. His roles included positions at Verto, Perlego, Tradeteq, _rebank, Onto, Nodes & Links, and B-Secur. During this period, he focused on identifying and supporting early-stage companies with innovative solutions. His experience across these various companies contributed to his expertise in evaluating investment opportunities.
Educational Background
Tong Gu has a diverse educational background. He studied at High School Affiliated to Renmin University from 1997 to 2002, where he was part of the Mathematics experimental class. He then attended St Swithun's School in Winchester from 2002 to 2004, achieving A-levels in Art, Mathematics, Further Maths, and Physics. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Information System Engineering from Imperial College London from 2004 to 2008. Later, he completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at INSEAD in 2017.
Investment Focus and Interests
At Pact, Tong Gu emphasizes investments that align with sustainability and climate solutions. His strong interest in technology targeting these areas reflects a commitment to supporting mission-driven founders. This focus is part of a broader investment strategy that aims to address pressing global challenges through innovative solutions.