Jelawang,
supporting the
growth of Malaysia’s VC ecosystem.

Named after Malaysia's tallest waterfall, Jelawang Capital reflects the flow of capital into our local VC ecosystem – the stream of capital to support GPs, startups, and entrepreneurs

Empowering venture,
cascading growth.

Like water cascading from the heights, Jelawang Capital channels its investments through skilled fund managers. This ensures that capital flows to the most promising startups, driving value creation and sustainable growth.

Flourishing opportunities,
thriving innovation.

As startups grow and prosper, this drives innovation, high-value job creation, technological and economic advancement, enriching communities and fostering a culture of progress.

Catalyst for a
dynamic future.

When startups mature and succeed, they become catalysts for broader economic and social development. Their contributions - sharing best practices, offering mentorship, and providing insights - help foster a more resilient, dynamic venture capital ecosystem for future generations.

Our Programmes

Initiatives that seek to foster and elevate Malaysia’s venture ecosystem

Emerging Fund Managers’ Programme (EMP)

Unearth and develop emerging Malaysian fund managers, based in Malaysia or overseas, who are raising their first, second, or third fund.

Regional Fund Managers’ Initiative (RMI)

Investment into regional funds to catalyse growth, market expansion, and attract innovative startups into Malaysia’s ecosystem.

Board of Directors

Datuk Hisham Hamdan
Datuk Hisham Hamdan was appointed to the Board of Jelawang Capital in July 2024. He is currently the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Khazanah Nasional Berhad.

In addition to his role as CIO, he has also led Public Markets in Khazanah since 2018, which has a mandate to invest in more than 10 countries worldwide. Prior to Public Markets, he was responsible for the Auto, Agrifood and Iskandar Malaysia in Khazanah’s portfolio and served as Executive Director of Research.  Datuk Hisham also serves as the Chairman of UEM Group, UEM Sunrise, and the Board of Trustees of the Khazanah Research Institute. He joined Khazanah in April 2011 from Sime Darby Berhad.

He has over 30 years of working experience in senior leadership and board positions. His expertise spans a variety of corporate structures, encompassing businesses in various sectors and multiple countries. During his career, he spent 12 years in the capital markets, focusing on equity research and investment banking, working with various international investment banks.
He holds two degrees in Chemical Engineering and Industrial Management from Purdue University, United States. He has also attended the Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Programme.
Bryan Lim Tsin Lin was appointed as CEO and on the Board of Jelawang Capital in July 2024. He is currently the Head of Dana Impak and Healthcare of Khazanah Nasional Berhad.
Bryan Lim joined Khazanah in December 2005. He was a key member of the team that set up Khazanah’s foreign office in Beijing, China in 2008 and was subsequently appointed Head of China in 2017. After serving 13 years overseas, he returned to Malaysia in 2021 to assume his current role as Head of Dana Impak (Impact Fund) and Head of Healthcare. In addition, he is also Chairman of Malaysia Impact Alliance (a National Partner of GSG) and currently represents Khazanah as a Director on the Board of IHH Healthcare Berhad. Prior to Khazanah, Bryan was with Ernst & Young, Rating Agency Malaysia Bhd (RAM) and ECM Libra Securities Sdn Bhd.
He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the MIT Sloan Fellows programme at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States and a Bachelor of Commerce and Management degree from Lincoln University, New Zealand. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.
Johan Mohd Roslie was appointed to the Board of Jelawang Capital in July 2024. He is currently Director in the Private Funds Group of Khazanah Nasional Berhad.
Prior to joining Khazanah in May 2022, Johan served as the Senior Vice President of the Private Equity Department at Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP). Johan is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and holds a Bachelor of Management Studies in Accounting from the University of Waikato, New Zealand.
Ruswati Othman was appointed to the Board of Jelawang Capital in September 2024.

She was previously the Chief Strategy and Investment Officer of Malakoff Corporation Berhad between 2017 and 2020. In her more than two decades of experience at the firm, she held numerous positions including becoming the Chief Financial Officer where she was responsible for the overall financial management for Malakoff Corporation Berhad.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University of Bradford England, United Kingdom and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Ruswati Othman completed the Advanced Management Programme at Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Chris Chia was appointed to the Board of Jelawang Capital in September 2024.
He is the founder and Managing Partner of Kendall Court Capital Partners Ltd (Kendall Court), an investment partnership that focuses on private equity and alternative financing primarily in the Southeast Asian region and across Asia Pacific, managing several funds /assets amounting to approximately USD1.5 billion. Prior to founding Kendall Court, he was an investment banker with Goldman Sachs in the principal investment and M&A divisions and with Citigroup Investment Banking in Southeast Asian coverage.
Chris holds a Master of Liberal Arts from Harvard University, a Master of Business Administration from MIT Sloan School of Management, and a Master of Accounting from the University of Western Australia. Chris Chia graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (1st Class Honours) from the University of Western Australia.

Management Team

Bryan Lim Tsin Lin
Bryan Lim Tsin Lin was appointed as CEO and on the Board of Jelawang Capital in July 2024 . He is currently the Head of Dana Impak and Healthcare of Khazanah Nasional Berhad.
Bryan Lim joined Khazanah in December 2005. He was a key member of the team that set up Khazanah’s foreign office in Beijing, China in 2008 and was subsequently appointed Head of China in 2017. After serving 13 years overseas, he returned to Malaysia in 2021 to assume his current role as Head of Dana Impak (Impact Fund) and Head of Healthcare. In addition, he is also Chairman of Malaysia Impact Alliance (a National Partner of GSG) and currently represents Khazanah as a Director on the Board of IHH Healthcare Berhad. Prior to Khazanah, Bryan was with Ernst & Young, Rating Agency Malaysia Bhd (RAM) and ECM Libra Securities Sdn Bhd.
He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the MIT Sloan Fellows programme at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States and a Bachelor of Commerce and Management degree from Lincoln University, New Zealand. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.
Wen Jie currently serves as co-head of Investments at Jelawang Capital.

Wen Jie has wide experience spanning over 11 years in investment banking, corporate finance and audit. He began his career at PwC Malaysia covering public listed and private clients from technology, ingredients manufacturing,   and leisure & hospitality. He subsequently joined KPMG Malaysia providing deal advisory covering merger & acquisition, valuation, financial modelling and business advisory for private companies, MNCs, GLCs and GLICs. Before joining Khazanah, he worked on merger & acquisition, IPOs, and privatisation transactions with Maybank Investment Bank Berhad. 

Wen Jie holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and is a member of CPA Australia.
Husain Albar currently serves as co-head of Investments at Jelawang Capital.
Husain has wide experience spanning over 13 years in investment banking and venture capital covering capital formation, strategic development, and investments. He began his career at Maybank Investment Bank Berhad where he worked on mergers & acquisitions, IPOs and other equity-related transactions. He subsequently joined 500 Southeast Asia (a multi-stage venture capital firm) where he eventually served as Director of Growth Investments.
Husain holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Nottingham.
Radin Faizal currently serves as Head of Transformation at Jelawang Capital.
Radin has over 11 years of experience spanning debt (debt capital markets, business banking), equities (private equity) and public finance. He began his career in CIMB across business banking, investment banking and GCEO’s office. He subsequently was appointed Special Officer (Policy and Investment) to the Minister of Finance, prior to his existing role with Khazanah.
Radin Faizal is a double degree holder in Commerce (Accounting) and Economics from the Australian National University.
Nurlisa Hussin currently serves as Head of Strategic Relationship Management & Special Projects at Jelawang Capital.
Nurlisa Hussin is an experienced professional with over 11 years of experience in consulting, banking, and corporate finance. She currently leads the Strategic Relationship Management & Special Projects division at Jelawang Capital, where she plays a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives and managing key partnerships. Prior to this, Nurlisa served as Principal, Compliance and Fund Monitoring at Penjana Kapital, overseeing regulatory compliance and fund performance monitoring. Her career spans prominent roles at PwC Malaysia, KPMG Malaysia, CIMB Bank, and SapuraKencana, where she developed a strong foundation in financial management, risk assessment, and corporate governance.
Nurlisa is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA). She holds her ACCA qualification from Sunway University.

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