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About
Vivian Gao is an Investment Officer in Private Equity at Freemont Capital, where she focuses on sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in private companies. Her responsibilities span deal due diligence, portfolio management, and developing strategic initiatives to drive value creation within portfolio companies. At Freemont Capital, her work centers on the private equity asset class, engaging with sectors that align with the firm's investment mandate.
Prior to joining Freemont Capital in 2021, Vivian served as an Associate at Partners Group, a global private markets investment manager, where she honed her expertise in evaluating buyout and growth equity opportunities. Her experience also includes a teaching assistantship at Montalvo Arts Center, highlighting her diverse skill set and collaborative approach.
Vivian holds a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Studio Art from Santa Clara University and pursued further studies in Spanish and Art History at Universidad de Sevilla. Her unique educational background supports her analytical and cross-cultural capabilities in the investment sector. While no specific high-profile transactions or awards are publicly documented, her cross-sector experience and multilingual background add a distinct global perspective to her investment practice.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemont Capital | Investment Officer, Private Equity | Jul 2021 to Present | — |
| Partners Group | Associate | Jul 2018 to Jul 2021 | — |
| Montalvo Arts Center | Teaching Assistant | Jun 2019 to Aug 2019 | - Helped facilitate the instructor’s lesson plan for the day and ensured a safe and positive learning environment for students from all backgrounds ages 6 through 18 - Assisted a wide variety of art c... |
| Digital Media Academy | Chinese Interpreter | Jul 2018 to Jul 2018 | - Assisted with digital art classes and provided English/Chinese interpretation and translation for a group of international students from China |
| Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley | Assistant Preschool Teacher | Jun 2018 to Jul 2018 | - Collaborated with the teacher to develop and instruct age-appropriate Chinese and English bilingual lessons that encourage physical, emotional, and academic growth - Designed bi-weekly Chinese and E... |
| Santa Clara Community Action Program | ESL on Campus Program Coordinator | Sep 2017 to Jun 2018 | - Recruited and supported over 20 Santa Clara University student volunteers who were interested in offering English as Second Language (ESL) classes to on-campus immigrant workers - Supervised student... |
| Santa Clara University Office of Student Life | Diversity Conversation Facilitator | Sep 2017 to Dec 2017 | - Led multiple groups of 10-15 first-years and transfer students through a series of activities and discussions to encourage them to think about inclusivity for fellow peers on our campus |
| The Tutoring Center | Math and English Tutor | Jul 2016 to Oct 2016 | - Conducted group and individual tutoring sessions for basic math, calculus, critical thinking, and writing - Discussed students’ learning improvements and behaviors with the tutoring center director ... |
| City of Mountain View Recreation Division | Recreation Leader | Jun 2016 to Jul 2016 | - Actively participated in the daily camp routines including taking attendance and leading activities, games, sports, crafts. - Worked collaboratively with other recreation leaders to develop and impl... |
Education
Santa Clara University
Bachelor's degree, Spanish, Studio Art
2016 — 2020
Universidad de Sevilla
Spanish, Art history
2019 — 2019
Others at Freemont Capital PTE LTD (1)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
D Da Zhao | Investment Officer | Chapel Hill, NC , United States |
