Who We Are

About JAM Ventures

Our Story

JAM Ventures was founded with a simple belief: that the best companies are built when smart people, bold ideas, and the right capital come together at the right time.

Over the years, we've partnered with entrepreneurs and investors at the intersection of media, advertising, and technology — helping startups scale, advising on market entry, and connecting the dots across Asia Pacific and beyond.

We believe in the power of enabling. Enabling entrepreneurs to build. Enabling investors to find the best opportunities. Enabling great companies to be born.

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Ken Mandel

Founder

Ken Mandel

With over 25 years of experience in the digital industry, Ken Mandel is a seasoned leader and innovator in advertising, media, and technology businesses across the Asia Pacific region. He is currently the Regional Managing Director and Head of GrabAds & Enterprise at Grab, the leading super app in Southeast Asia that connects millions of users with a range of services from transport and food delivery to payments and financial services.

As the head of GrabAds & Enterprise, he oversees the overall Ads & Enterprise P&Ls and strategic direction of the fast-growing teams that provides innovative and effective advertising solutions to brands and merchants on Grab's platform. He leverages his expertise in O2O, data insights, retail media, and super app advertising to create value for Grab's users, partners, and stakeholders.

He is also passionate about mentoring and investing in bright entrepreneurs and digital start-ups through his personal vehicle, JAM Ventures. Additionally, he serves as an advisor and board member for several leading technology companies, such as Braze and BandLab Technologies.

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