David, Country Partner at TNB Aura, covers the Philippines market and assists the team with due diligence, deal sourcing in the startup ecosystem, and other portfolio value adding activities. TNB Aura has been actively involved in the ecosystem, and David plays a crucial role on the ground as the market approaches maturity, especially with an uptick in venture activities in the Philippines in recent years.

David is the Founder and CEO of Bridge Southeast Asia, a social impact venture builder focused on emerging markets.

Prior to Bridge, David was Managing Director of New Leaf Ventures, a Philippines-based technology investment fund. David has over 20 years of experience investing in, managing, and exiting startups, and serves as a director in multiple for-profit and non-profit organizations in the Philippines.