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Joel Neoh

Founding Partner, First Move

Last reviewed 11 September 2026

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Joel Neoh at Groupon Malaysia headquarters, 19 December 2013. Archival photograph. Photo by Wongcheemun24. Source · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized; display crops may vary. The photograph retains its stated licence.

Professional overview

Joel Neoh is a founding partner of First Move, a venture-capital firm supporting early-stage businesses. In an interview published through Singapore's Economic Development Board, he described starting the firm in 2023 with an interest in artificial-intelligence innovation in Southeast Asia. His earlier operating experience spans digital media, e-commerce and financial technology, including work associated with Fave, Groupon and SAYS. Neoh describes investing as an active role that can help founders develop commercial opportunities as well as obtain funding. His interview emphasised the importance of combining technical talent with experienced operators. The progression from building consumer-facing companies to investing in new businesses is central to his current professional work in the regional technology sector.

Current public business roles

  • Since 2023
    Founding Partner, First Move

Career & business timeline

  • 2023
    Started First Move to support early-stage technology businesses.

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Official sources & further reading

  1. Singapore Economic Development Board / McKinsey — AI in Southeast Asia: An era of opportunity — Joel Neoh interview (primary)accessed 2026-09-11Supports: Founding partner role, 2023 founding and investment approach.
  2. Joel Neoh — Professional LinkedIn profile (primary)accessed 2026-09-11Supports: Current affiliation and earlier digital media, e-commerce and fintech work.

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