We talked to Gobi Partners Co-Founder and Chairperson Thomas G. Tsao to learn more about the Asia-focused venture capital firm’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. He also shared his views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia in  2026. Gobi Partners is an Asia-focused venture capital firm with $1.6 billion in assets under management. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong, the firm supports entrepreneurs from the early to growth stages and focuses on emerging and underserved markets.

Founded in 2002, Gobi has raised 24 funds and invested in over 400 startups with 62 operating in the Circular Economy. Gobi has grown to 16 locations across key markets in Bangkok, Beijing, Dhaka, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur, Lahore, Manila, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore and Tianjin.