Who We Are

The people behind
the transition.

Orange Bloom brings together specialist experience across energy, venture capital, engineering validation, and institutional markets.

Meet the team

Who We Are

A specialist team across energy, venture, and engineering.

Combining operational energy expertise, venture scaling experience, and institutional capital-markets access across Asia.

Nikesh Kshirsagar

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Nikesh Kshirsagar

Founding Partner

Nikesh Kshirsagar

Founding Partner

  • 20+ years in maritime logistics and energy solutions
  • Leadership across Southeast Asia and the Middle East
  • Vessel operations, market entry, scaling, and regulatory compliance
Tony Ooi Eng Hong

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Tony Ooi Eng Hong

Managing Partner

Tony Ooi Eng Hong

Managing Partner

  • 12+ years across corporate finance, VC/PE, equity crowdfunding, and capital markets
  • Achieved 4x return on investment exit to AirAsia Group
  • Led green-tech partnership with Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Siebren Kamphorst

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Siebren Kamphorst

Venture Partner

Siebren Kamphorst

Venture Partner

  • Oil and gas / energy background, including senior roles at Eneco Energy
  • Deep understanding of legacy energy systems and transition dynamics
  • Founder experience scaling ventures
Dr. Pieter Stek

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Dr. Pieter Stek

Policy & Innovation Advisor

Dr. Pieter Stek

Policy & Innovation Advisor

  • Senior Lecturer at the Asia School of Business (MIT Sloan)
  • Expertise in higher-education analytics, innovation policy, and international education systems
  • Special Advisor to Applied and former advisor to QS Asia
Simon Hast

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Simon Hast

Venture Partner

Simon Hast

Venture Partner

  • 10+ years scaling ventures across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
  • Former Lazada and Rocket Internet operator
  • Two-time founder with a multi-million exit to Silicon Valley acquirer
Matthew Phan

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Matthew Phan

Head of Investments

Matthew Phan

Head of Investments

  • 15+ years across investment analysis, portfolio management, asset allocation, and sustainability
  • Built regional credit teams and managed fixed-income portfolios across Asian and emerging markets
  • Trusted CIO partner with experience driving strategic initiatives and raising funding

Team experience across energy, venture capital, and technology - including venture exits, scaling startups, and operational experience across Asia's energy sector.

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