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Better investors make for a better world.

An independent, non-profit community of allocators, GPs, and operators building long-term learning infrastructure for the asset management industry across Asia and beyond.

200+
Active Members
50+
Curated Events / Year
5
Global Chapters
10,000+
Public Subscribers
We strive to be the educational platform for the asset management industry. We believe better investors make for a better world.
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Our Values

Three principles.

Integrity

Every interaction is grounded in honesty, ethical conduct, and mutual respect.

Transparency

Full financial and operational transparency to our members.

Long-Termism

We invest in relationships, knowledge, and institutions that compound over decades.

Member Voices

What our community says.

Josephine Wu
WOA makes an introvert feel comfortable to speak. That is the compliment I am proudest of. It means the community is working.
Josephine Wu
WOA Board Member · Chair of GBA Chapter
David Zhang
WOA is one of the most active communities of capital allocators in China. The guest speakers at our member events are recognized authorities in their fields, and the topics we cover are closely aligned with global frontiers and keep pace with the times.
David Zhang
WOA Shanghai Member
Contact

Get in Touch

Interested in membership, a flagship program, or partnering with WOA? Fill out the form and our team will respond within two business days.

Flagship Programs

The lifecycle of an investor.

Structured curricula taught by senior practitioners.

Community Events

Connect. Learn. Grow.

Curated online and offline experiences fostering meaningful connections among allocators, GPs, and industry leaders worldwide.

In-Person

Chapter Meetups & Dinners

Monthly chapter gatherings in Shanghai, Beijing, Greater Bay Area, Singapore, and Rest of World. Intimate dinners, fireside chats, and peer roundtables.

Monthly 5 Chapters
Virtual

Webinars & Masterclasses

Weekly virtual sessions featuring senior practitioners and thought leaders across asset allocation and manager selection.

Bi-weekly Zoom Meeting
EVENT CALENDAR

What's happening next.

19
Aug
2026
In-Person Shanghai

Principles of Asset Allocation: Where Theories Come Alive

Wed, Aug 19 · 4:00 PM Shanghai, China
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19
Aug
2026
In-Person Shanghai

WOA SH Happy Hour

Wed, Aug 19 · 6:00 PM Shanghai, China
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20
Aug
2026
Hybrid Greater Bay Area

Beyond The AI Hype: Lessons from Investing and Enterprise Adoption

Thu, Aug 20 · 4:00 PM Central, Hong Kong
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20
Aug
2026
Virtual Rest of World

Saurabh Madaan: Building Manveen & A Life of Giving

Thu, Aug 20 · 9:00 PM Zoom (Online)
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Insights & Writings

Read. Listen. Subscribe.

Board

People who make it possible.

Local Chapters

Five chapters, one standard.

Each chapter is led by members, for members. The cities are different. The standard of the community is the same.

  • 01Singapore EST. 2022
  • 02Greater Bay Area EST. 2022
  • 03Shanghai EST. 2020
  • 04Beijing EST. 2020
  • 05Rest of the World EST. 2025

Singapore

A core pillar of WOA, the Singapore Chapter brings together a prominent and highly active network of family offices.

Members
40+
Setting
The Family Office Center
Operating Committee
Jacqueline ChewShinya DeguchiKeirn O'ConnorLian PanJemma Wang

Greater Bay Area

Anchored in Hong Kong, our largest chapter unites elite global allocators and top-tier managers.

Members
60+
Setting
The Cross-Border Nexus
Operating Committee
Josephine WuJulie ZhangDaniel WuCharlotte KhooBenjamin WongMatthew Cheng

Shanghai

As WOA's birthplace, the Shanghai Chapter unites our founding allocators and fund managers.

Members
50+
Setting
The WOA Headquarters
Operating Committee
Michelle SungRuifen XuLiza DongLeigh YangJayne ZhangKevin Chan

Beijing

Defined by its profound understanding of China's local investment landscape.

Members
30+
Setting
The Domestic Market Hub
Operating Committee
Xiaozhou LiBrian ZhengNicole SuYang HuangMoshi Wang

Rest of the World

Our newest digital chapter connects global allocators outside our core hubs.

Members
ROW Online
Setting
The Global Digital Network
Operating Committee
Jonathan RechtmanSteve ChasanRaghav MittalWonho LaLijing Sun
Member Composition

Who makes up our community.

50%
GPs
General Partners — fund managers across venture capital, private equity, public equity, hedge funds, and credit.
33%
LPs
Limited Partners — single family offices, multi-family offices, institutional allocators, and other FIs.
17%
Others
Service providers, entrepreneurs, and professionals contributing to the ecosystem.
Membership

How to join WOA.

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Referral or Application

WOA is a referral and application-based community. Prospective members are introduced by existing members or apply through our website.

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Review & Approval

Our membership committee reviews applications to ensure alignment with WOA values and community standards.

Annual Membership

Annual membership is RMB 3,500 / SGD 670 / HKD 3,800 / USD 500. Includes access to members-only groups, webinars, and all local chapter events.

FAQ

Everything you want to ask.

WOA is an invitation-only community. Active members come from single and multi-family offices, venture capital, private equity, public equity, hedge funds, credit, and service providers.
Annual membership is RMB 3,500 / SGD 670 / HKD 3,800 / USD 500.
Every leadership role is filled by volunteers. We are a non-profit, and every dollar collected is reinvested into scholarships and community.
Start with the Young Talent Program. Designed for aspiring professionals with little to no investing experience. 13-week Saturday format.

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