Sanjey Chandran Chandroo
Singapore
Summary
Strategic investment leader and entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, and private markets, with a proven track record of executing cross-border deals in education, healthcare, and technology. Currently Investment Director at CSD Ventures, where I have co-invested in a leading K–12 international school in Singapore and spearheaded the family office’s first longevity healthcare investment in Cryoviva Asia. Previously Business Development Director at Modern Montessori International (MMI), a global preschool chain across 11 countries, where I drove international expansion and strategic partnerships. Co-founder of Kiddet, a B2B edtech platform for preschools and enrichment studios, successfully scaled to 150+ institutional partners and achieved a successful exit. Blend of investor expertise and operator insight, with deep networks across Asia’s education and healthcare ecosystems. Passionate about unlocking long-term value by aligning capital with impact in Healthy Aging, Education, and Human Capital Development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investment Director
CSD Ventures
01.2020 - Current
- Led over USD 20M+ in direct investments across venture capital, growth equity, and private markets, with a strong focus on education, healthcare, and longevity innovation.
Co-invested in a new K–12 international school in Singapore (USD 6M transaction), overseeing due diligence, valuation, and deal structuring; post-investment, collaborated with school leadership and co-investors to strengthen governance and drive +25% YoY enrollment growth.
Spearheaded family office’s first longevity healthcare investment with Cryoviva Asia, advancing regenerative medicine and stem cell banking in Southeast Asia.
Built and managed a pipeline of 30+ cross-border deals annually, closing an average of 3–4 transactions per year across Southeast Asia, India, and the US.
Served as board observer/advisor to 6 portfolio companies, supporting capital raises, M&A opportunities, and operational improvements that boosted aggregate portfolio EBITDA by 15%+ within two years.
Designed and implemented an investment policy framework and liquidity strategy that reduced portfolio risk exposure by 12% while sustaining double-digit returns.
Lecturer
SMU Academy
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered 20+ executive education programs on venture capital, investment strategy, and family office governance to cohorts of senior professionals and next-gen investors.
- Consistently achieved 95%+ participant satisfaction scores, with measurable improvement in participants’ post-course confidence in capital allocation and portfolio design.
- Mentored 50+ executives and business owners, several of whom went on to launch or expand investment platforms in education, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA)
01.2022 - Current
- Mentor science-based startups on commercialization, venture readiness, and capital structuring.
- Support founders in education-adjacent sectors, including edtech, AI-driven training, and human capital solutions.
Board Member
Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI)
01.2021 - Current
- Drive strategic initiatives around SME succession, education, and digital transformation.
- Facilitate investor roundtables and partnerships with educational institutions.
Business Development Director
Modern Montessori International (MMI)
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Led international business development for Modern Montessori International (MMI), a global preschool and early childhood education chain operating across 11 countries.
- Drove strategic partnerships, franchise growth, and market entry strategies in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East.
- Evaluated and executed acquisition and investment opportunities within the K–12 and preschool education sectors.
- Represented MMI at global education forums, investor conferences, and cross-border licensing negotiations.
- Partnered with local operators and regulators to ensure compliance and operational excellence across multiple international markets.
Co-Founder
Kiddet
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Built and scaled a B2B edtech platform serving preschools and enrichment studios, onboarding 150+ partners across Singapore.
- Drove platform adoption that connected schools to 10,000+ parents and students, increasing partner utilization rates by 35% YoY.
- Raised external funding, negotiated strategic partnerships, and developed monetization models that enabled double-digit revenue growth prior to successful exit.
Education
Master of Finance -
AGSM, University of New South Wales
SydneyBachelor of Business -
University of Technology Sydney
SydneySkills
- Fund Strategy & Thematic Investing (Education, EdTech, Healthcare, Alternatives)
- Deal Origination, Structuring & Negotiation
- Portfolio Governance & Operational Value Creation
- Cross-Border Investments (Asia, US, India, MENA)
- Stakeholder & Investor Relations (Family Offices, LPs, Institutions)
- Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
- Entrepreneurial Leadership in EdTech & Digital Platforms
- Financial Modeling, Valuation & Exit Planning
- Research and analysis
- Academic research
- Academic writing
- Class management
Certification
- CFA Level I (Completed)
- Dalio Market Principles (DMP) – Completed
Leadership & Values
- Entrepreneurial Mindset – Co-founded and exited a consumer edtech startup.
- Strategic Deal Maker – Skilled in sourcing, structuring, and negotiating cross-border education deals.
- Sector Specialist – Deep networks across education, edtech, training, and human capital ecosystems.
- Collaborative Leader – Trusted advisor to principals, LPs, and founders.
Timeline
Lecturer
SMU Academy
01.2022 - Current
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA)
01.2022 - Current
Board Member
Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SICCI)
01.2021 - Current
Investment Director
CSD Ventures
01.2020 - Current
Business Development Director
Modern Montessori International (MMI)
01.2017 - 01.2020
Co-Founder
Kiddet
01.2016 - 01.2019
Master of Finance -
AGSM, University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Business -
University of Technology Sydney
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