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Me & My Money: Timing is key to a tech start-up’s success

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Profile of Chua Kee Lock, 62, CEO at Vertex Holdings photographed at his Raffles City Tower office on Mar 21, 2023.

Vertex Holdings CEO Chua Kee Lock has been with the venture capital firm for over 15 years.

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For Vertex Holdings chief executive Chua Kee Lock, who invests heavily in tech companies, timing is key.

Some firms may have a good product or solution addressing a large potential market, but are simply too early – resulting in lower customer traction. 

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