Jacob Ko is an investment professional with extensive experience in early and growth-stage venture investments, particularly in web3 and blockchain. He is a founding partner at Superscrypt, a Temasek-backed venture platform, where he leads investments in pre-seed to series A protocols. Previously, Jacob was Vice President of Agritech Investments at Temasek, focusing on long-term structural trends and expanding investments in Australia and New Zealand. He also has experience in investment banking at Citigroup and management consulting at A.T. Kearney.
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Jacob Ko - About
Jacob Ko is an experienced investment professional specializing in early and growth-stage venture investments with a strong focus on web3, blockchain, and venture capital. Currently, he is a founding partner at Superscrypt, a web3-focused venture platform supported by Temasek. In this role, Jacob leads investments in pre-seed, seed, and series A protocols, supporting innovative founders and projects across Layer 1 blockchains, web3 infrastructure, and emerging use cases. Superscrypt not only provides capital but also offers business and technology acceleration to help projects scale from inception to market readiness.
Before founding Superscrypt, Jacob spent nearly nine years at Temasek, where he was the Vice President of Agritech Investments. He was instrumental in early-stage investments in agritech companies and was responsible for expanding Temasek's presence in the Australian and New Zealand markets. His work focused on long-term structural trends such as rising affluence, longer lifespans, smarter systems, and sustainable living. Notable investments during his tenure include companies like Perennial, Brightseed, The Every Company, v2food, and The Real Petfood Company.
Jacob's career began in investment banking and management consulting. He worked at Citigroup as an Investment Banking Associate, where he managed deal executions, work streams, and junior development. His transaction experience includes M&A advisory, IPOs, and capital raising across various sectors such as consumer goods, agribusiness, healthcare, and industrials. Prior to Citigroup, Jacob was a Senior Business Analyst at A.T. Kearney, where he engaged in strategic management consulting across multiple industries, delivering practical solutions to key client issues.
Jacob holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws with honors from the University of Melbourne. He is also recognized for his academic excellence, having been listed on the Dean's Honours List. Jacob's professional journey is marked by his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, investments, and his deep understanding of the web3 landscape. His linguistic skills in Cantonese and Mandarin, although limited, complement his extensive international experience.