Melvin Santoso

Investment

Melvin is an accomplished investment professional with a strong track record in venture capital, private equity, and corporate finance. Currently serving as an Investment Manager at Mandiri Capital Indonesia, he has led successful divestments yielding a ~35% IRR and driven investments across diverse sectors including agriculture, insurance, health, and aquaculture.

True to his INTP personality—analytical, curious, and always seeking better ways to solve problems—Melvin approaches every investment with a balance of precision and big-picture thinking. His methodical approach ensures that every decision is grounded in strong fundamentals and long-term value creation.

With prior experience in Sinarmas Group and Deloitte, Melvin has executed complex financing, M&A, and capital market transactions. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in Financial Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and 

Melvin is licensed as both a Fund Manager (WMI) and Underwriter (WPEE) in Indonesia. He is also a CFA Level II candidate.