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

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Recharge Capital, a prominent $6B thematic-first private investment firm, has announced the appointment of Margaret Wang, previously the Executive Director and Head of Bridgewater Associates Singapore, as its new Managing Partner. Wang's primary focus will be on leading the Women’s Health Strategy and overseeing the firm's operations in the APAC region from its Singapore office.

Recharge Capital is a thematic-first private investment firm that emphasizes innovation and impact across multiple sectors. With a particular focus on women's healthcare and fertility, the firm operates from New York and Singapore, aiming to bring about positive change in the global investment landscape

Margaret Wang brings a wealth of experience from her tenure in senior leadership roles at global financial institutions. Before her role at Bridgewater Associates Singapore, Wang held positions as the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Paxos, a blockchain infrastructure provider, and the Head of Product Partnerships at Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP). Her partnerships at Squarespace included collaborations with tech giants such as Apple, Google, and Facebook. Wang's early career saw her in strategic roles at Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs.

Lorin Gu, Founding Partner of Recharge Capital, remarked on the appointment, «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.»

One of Wang's immediate responsibilities will be her leadership role in Rhea Holdings Co., a $200M women’s healthcare-focused investment vehicle that Recharge Capital launched in June 2023. This unique