Early Life and Education
George Raymond Zage III was born on January 20, 1970, in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which he received in 1992.
Career and Rise to Success
Zage's career began at Goldman Sachs in New York City, later moving to Los Angeles and then to Singapore. In 2000, he joined Farallon Capital Management, where he established and managed the hedge fund's Asian investments. He spent 18 years at Farallon. His time at Farallon was marked by spearheading large private investments in Asian companies. Zage left Farallon in 2017 to found Tiga Investments Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based investment firm. Tiga's portfolio includes investments in various sectors, including technology, real estate, and natural resources.
Key Business Strategies
A key strategy for Zage has been focusing on special situations, with complex elements or timing requirements. His investment approach involves a deep understanding of emerging markets and a willingness to explore high-growth opportunities. A significant achievement was leading the acquisition of Grindr in 2020 from Beijing Kunlun Tech Co.
Philanthropy
Zage has been involved in various philanthropic activities, including Room to Read. He has also been active with the Singapore American School Foundation and the National University of Singapore Investment Committee.