Recharge Capital Appoints Margaret Wang, Former Bridgewater Associates Executive, as Managing Partner in Singapore

19 Sep, 2023

Recharge Capital Appoints Margaret Wang, Former Bridgewater Associates Executive, as Managing Partner in Singapore

Recharge Capital, a prominent $6 billion thematic-first private investment firm, has appointed Margaret Wang as Managing Partner, with a focus on leading its Women’s Health Strategy. In her new role, Wang will oversee the firm's operations in the APAC region, with a particular emphasis on the Singapore office.

Margaret Wang brings extensive experience in senior leadership roles at global asset management and financial services companies. Before joining Recharge Capital, she served as the Executive Director and Head of Bridgewater Associates Singapore. Prior to that, she held positions as the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Paxos, a blockchain infrastructure provider, and as the Head of Product Partnerships at Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP), where she led partnerships across payment, content, and business management with prominent companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, PayPal, Chownow, Acuity Scheduling, and Zola. Wang began her career in strategy and business development at Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs.

Lorin Gu, Founding Partner of Recharge Capital, expressed enthusiasm about Margaret Wang's appointment, stating, "Margaret’s appointment is a catalytic moment for our firm. She brings tremendous experience to our thematic-first investment framework and maintains a track record as one of the world’s best-in-class asset managers across sectors. We’re excited for this next phase of growth which is solidified with Margaret’s expertise."

In her role at Recharge Capital, Wang will assume a vital leadership position in the firm's thematic strategies, including Rhea Holdings Co., a $200 million women’s healthcare-focused investment vehicle launched in June 2023. This innovative investment vehicle employs a unique private equity structure, leveraging cross-asset class strategies to drive transformative growth in the women’s healthcare industry.

Margaret Wang expressed her enthusiasm for joining the Recharge team and contributing to value creation across key international markets. She emphasized the firm's thematic strategy, which is well-positioned to foster innovation and societal impact across the value chain. Wang looks forward to addressing critical global challenges through the firm's distinctive approach to investing in and building meaningful businesses.

During her tenure at Bridgewater Associates, Margaret Wang played a pivotal role in overseeing the firm's operations and expanding its Singapore office to strengthen its presence in the APAC region. Kyle Delaney, President & Chief Commercial Officer of Bridgewater Associates, commended her contributions to the company and expressed support for her new role at Recharge Capital.

Margaret Wang's addition to Recharge's thematic investment team is expected to be a significant driver of growth for the firm's innovative and incentive-aligned investment structures. Recharge Capital maintains an active presence in various sectors, including fintech democratization, women’s healthcare, digital assets, and semiconductor enablement.