Dato Larry Tey

Transaction Advisor, Asia Pacific

Dato’ Larry Tey is a Malaysian entrepreneur, venture capitalist and corporate advisor. With a background in business administration, finance and technology, he built his 3 decades career at the intersection of digital innovation, corporate investment and strategic business development.

His entrepreneurial path began during the early Internet era, when he developed a strong interest in computer programming, online platforms and digital business models. After university, he pursued technology ventures, which grew from a mobile software business into a diversified group with interests in telecommunications, information technology, property and infrastructure.

Dato’ Larry’s professional experience also extends into corporate advisory and regional investment activities. In 2008, he joined Global Capital Limited, focusing on merger and acquisition transactions, investment opportunities and business development across emerging markets, with emphasis on technology, infrastructure and energy sectors.

In 2015, he joined Gomif Partners, an early-stage investment advisory network supporting social business start-ups and technology-driven ventures. Through this platform, Dato’ Larry expanded his focus toward socialpreneurship, start-up incubation and sustainable technology businesses, including artificial intelligence, robotics and Internet-based software models.

Today, Dato’ Larry is recognised as a low-profile entrepreneur with experience across founder-led business building, venture investment, public-listed company exposure and technology-enabled enterprise development. His career reflects a continuing interest in innovation, strategic capital formation and business models that combine commercial value with broader social and economic impact.