Rodrigo Yang Overview

  • Primary Position
  • Co-Founder & Man...

  • Primary Industry
  • B2C

  • Active Board Seats
  • 1

Rodrigo Yang General Information

Biography

Mr. Rodrigo Yang is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director at Sagamore Investments. Mr. Yang serves as Managing Partner at Impact Asia. He also serves as Chairman at Grassland Finance. He is a seasoned Chief Executive Officer with over fifteen years of operational and management experience in China. He has led multiple successful JVs with Chinese SOEs and cross-border operations, including South Ocean Knitters Group for which he serves as Chairman. He oversees Sagamore's investments in China private equity funds, U.S. biotechnology venture capital funds, and direct investments. Rodrigo began his career in textile manufacturing in 1993 and is currently the Chairman of South Ocean Knitters Group, a Hong Kong-based manufacturer of sweaters. From 1989 to 1993 he worked at Computer Curriculum Corporation, a computer-aided instruction company based in Sunnyvale, California. He received a BS in Mathematics and Economics from Illinois State University and an MS in Engineering Economic Systems from Stanford University. He also serves as Managing Partner at Impact Asia.

Contact Information

Primary Position
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Sagamore Investments
Education
Stanford University, MS (Master of Science)
Illinois State University, BS (Bachelor of Science)
Gender
Male
Email
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Address
  • Room 901, Block F, Phoenix Place, Tower 21
  • Number A5 Shuguangxili, Chaoyang District
  • Beijing, 100028
  • China

Rodrigo Yang Positions (1)

Firm name Firm type Title Location Industry Since
Sagamore Investments Investor Co-Founder & Managing Director Beijing, China PE/Buyout

Rodrigo Yang Board Seats (1)

Company Industry Ownership Status Financing Status Location Since
Grassland Finance Specialized Finance Privately Held (backing) Private Equity-Backed Beijing, China

Rodrigo Yang Lead Partner on Deals (1)

Rodrigo Yang has been the lead partner on 1 deal. Their latest deal was with Tonisity China Holding, a other consumer non-durables company. The deal was made on 01-Jul-2020.

Company Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Deal Status Industry Location
Tonisity China Holding 01-Jul-2020 Joint Venture Completed Other Consumer Non-Durables Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Rodrigo Yang Network (5)

Board Members (5)

Name Company Representing Location From
Victoria White Grassland Finance Accion Beijing, China
Wladislaw Solounov Grassland Finance Self Beijing, China
Grassland Finance Sagamore Investments Beijing, China
Grassland Finance Sagamore Investments Beijing, China
Grassland Finance Grassland Finance Beijing, China

Rodrigo Yang FAQs

  • Who is Rodrigo Yang?

    Mr. Rodrigo Yang is a Co-Founder and serves as Managing Director at Sagamore Investments.

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    Rodrigo Yang's median deal size is .

  • What is Rodrigo Yang’s main position?

    Rodrigo Yang’s primary position is Co-Founder & Managing Director.

  • How many active board seats does Rodrigo Yang hold?

    Rodrigo Yang holds a board seat in Grassland Finance.

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