Tai Lin

Tai Lin is the Managing Partner of Proterra Investment Partners Asia (“Proterra Asia”), a private equity fund focused on investing in the food & agri-sectors across Asia. He has 22 years of experience in private equity and investment banking. Before Proterra, Tai served as a Managing Director at Black River Asset Management, Cargill’s fund management subsidiary and Proterra’s predecessor. Tai started his career as an investment banker in London, Hong Kong, and New York, mostly with Credit Suisse First Boston.

Tai is based in Singapore and has played a pivotal role in developing Proterra’s Asia platform, supporting entrepreneurs and management teams across the Asian food sector. He is also a member of the Investment Committees of both Proterra Asia and the global Proterra Investment Partners platform. Tai holds and has held numerous board directorships in food companies across Asian countries. Tai holds a Master’s Degree in Economics & Finance from the Vienna University of Economics in Austria and is a CFA Charterholder. He is fluent in English, Mandarin, and German.

Proterra Asia is a leading investment manager focused on private equity and sustainable investments over more than a decade. Proterra Asia focuses on investing in the Asian food sector with our total assets under management in Asia over USD1.5 billion. Our commitment to ethical conduct and ESG inspires our culture, our relationship with investors, our partnerships with our portfolio companies, and our dedication to building enduring and thriving businesses.

Proterra Asia is the Asian arms of Proterra Investment Partners LP (U.S.). Proterra Investment Partners LP (U.S.) was found and spun out from Black River Asset Management, a wholly-owned, independently-managed subsidiary of Cargill, Inc., a global leader in providing food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services in 2016.