GIC

GIC is a sovereign wealth fund established by the Government of Singapore in 1981 to manage the nation's foreign reserves. As a global long-term investor, GIC deploys capital across public equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure in more than 40 countries worldwide. The fund's patient capital approach and government backing enable it to pursue strategies without the short-term pressures typical of conventional investment firms.

GIC's notable portfolio companies span technology, financial services, and consumer sectors, including investments in firms such as Affirm, Alibaba Group, Ant Group, Coinbase, and Stripe. Led by CEO Lim Chow Kiat, the organization emphasizes disciplined governance, operational value creation, and sustainable returns to secure Singapore's financial future across generations.