Tsao Family Office

Tsao Family Office (TFO) is a single-family office based in Singapore, established in July 2016 to manage the assets of the Tsao family. The firm operates with a core philosophy of 'Investing to Make Things Better,' aiming to achieve positive social, environmental, and financial outcomes through its capital allocation. TFO engages in both impact investing, with specific objectives in areas such as climate/environment, health, and education, and ESG investing, where collateral impact is considered alongside financial objectives. The financial returns generated by the Tsao Assets Trust are primarily used to fund the family's various philanthropic activities, including the Tsao Foundation and the Tsao Family Foundation.

The Tsao family's legacy in business spans over a century, originating from the shipping industry with the Tsao Pao Chee Group, which traces its roots to China's Qing dynasty in the late 1800s. TFO serves as the strategic investment arm of the IMC Group, an integrated maritime and industrial solutions provider. In 2019, the firm underwent a significant expansion, establishing a dedicated investment management team. Tsao Family Office is also a Certified B Corporation and has been a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment since October 2019, underscoring its commitment to responsible and sustainable investment practices.

TFO's diversified portfolio spans a wide range of asset classes, including equities (long and long/short), private equity (venture capital, growth, and buyouts), fixed income (impact bond funds and alternative strategies), private credit (direct lending, distressed, structured, and infrastructure), liquid alternatives, and real estate (fund investments globally and physical assets in parts of Asia). Notable investments include BlueMark, an impact verification provider, and commitments to funds such as TLG Capital's second Africa Growth Impact Fund, Chancen International's Future of Work fund, BlueOrchard Microfinance Fund, Wellington Global Impact Bond Fund, Omnivore (agriculture tech), and Somerset Indus (healthcare). The firm actively seeks opportunities in underserved markets where its capital can provide additional value, particularly in social impact initiatives across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

The leadership team at Tsao Family Office includes Bryan Goh as CEO, Michelle Chan as CFO, and Leslie Lim as Deputy CIO. Diana Watson leads Sustainability and Impact Investment, while Geraldine Ong heads Real Estate. The team's expertise covers various investment strategies and a strong focus on integrating sustainability and impact considerations into their investment decisions.