Sophie Kahu

Managing Partner at Mastery Holdings

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Sophie is the Managing Partner of Mastery Holdings, a single family office originating from a 3rd generation gems family business, L’Excellence Diamond. Originally established in Paris, with now a presence in Singapore, the family office invests in VC/PE with a particular focus on sustainability, education, energy transition and healthcare themes, both on funds and direct basis.

Sophie started her career in M&A and Private Equity with BNP Paribas Investment Bank and AXA Private Equity in Singapore, she subsequently joined one of the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam, Masan Group, to expand its footprint through external acquisitions.

She is passionate about investing and building businesses with transformative positive impact particularly in the fields of energy, healthcare and education.

Currently, she oversees her family office’s investments in Asia within these sectors and leads strategic value-adding partnerships for organisations in these industries.

Sophie holds a Master of Science in Management with a Finance and Entrepreneurship Major from HEC Paris Business School.