CAPITAL INSIGHTS
Capital Insights Pte Ltd. is a climate finance strategy consultancy.
Areas of expertise include capital recycling for commercial banks, institutional investor engagement in sustainable infrastructure, blended finance to mobilise private capital, and the use of transition credits in financing Asia’s decarbonisation.
The company has collaborated with Mckinsey & Company in it's Sustainability Practice, the Clifford Capital group on Singapore government-sponsored climate and transition finance initiatives, as well as multilateral development banks, sovereign entities, and specialist asset managers in the above areas.
Together with Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., it's wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary based in Vancouver, it aims to develop a corridor between North America and Asia to facilitate the flow of capital, ideas and business models.
Capital Insights Pte Ltd. is a specialist climate finance strategy consultancy.
Areas of expertise include capital recycling for commercial banks, institutional investor engagement in sustainable infrastructure, blended finance to mobilise private capital, and the use of transition credits in financing Asia’s decarbonisation.
The company has collaborated with Mckinsey & Company in it's Sustainability Practice, the Clifford Capital group on Singapore government-sponsored climate and transition finance initiatives, as well as multilateral development banks, sovereign entities, and specialist asset managers in the above areas.
Together with Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., it's wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary based in Vancouver, it aims to develop a corridor between North America and Asia to facilitate the flow of capital, ideas and business models.
Capital Insights Pte Ltd. is a specialist climate finance strategy consultancy.
Areas of expertise include capital recycling for commercial banks, institutional investor engagement in sustainable infrastructure, blended finance to mobilise private capital, and the use of transition credits in financing Asia’s decarbonisation.
The company has collaborated with Mckinsey & Company in it's Sustainability Practice, the Clifford Capital group on Singapore government-sponsored climate and transition finance initiatives, as well as multilateral development banks, sovereign entities, and specialist asset managers in the above areas.
Together with Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., it's wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary based in Vancouver, it aims to develop a corridor between North America and Asia to facilitate the flow of capital, ideas and business models.
Vikram Thomas
Director
Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., Canada
Vikram is an entrepreneurial strategist with expertise in high-growth sectors such as energy, mobility, and real assets. He demonstrates proficiency in synthesising complex technical, geographical, and financial information into compelling investment proposals. Through direct engagement with investors, he effectively connects raw innovation to early and mid-stage capital.
At Capital Insights, Vikram oversees fundraising strategies and brand positioning initiatives. He collaborates with Tier-1 battery cell producers to facilitate market entry in Asia and designs comprehensive go-to-market strategies for EV infrastructure, to promote scalable growth through focused investor relations.
Previously, Vikram held the position of Marketing Manager at Altus Capital Partners, where he led more than 7 successful funding rounds across a diverse portfolio of companies. His experience encompasses the entire venture lifecycle, including management of engineering R&D roadmaps for fast-charger intellectual property and addressing regulatory challenges associated with SEC-compliant crowdfunding.
Vikram Thomas
Director
Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., Canada
Vikram is an entrepreneurial strategist with expertise in high-growth sectors such as energy, mobility, and real assets. He demonstrates proficiency in synthesising complex technical, geographical, and financial information into compelling investment proposals. Through direct engagement with investors, he effectively connects raw innovation to early and mid-stage capital.
At Capital Insights, Vikram oversees fundraising strategies and brand positioning initiatives. He collaborates with Tier-1 battery cell producers to facilitate market entry in Asia and designs comprehensive go-to-market strategies for EV infrastructure, to promote scalable growth through focused investor relations.
Previously, Vikram held the position of Marketing Manager at Altus Capital Partners, where he led more than 7 successful funding rounds across a diverse portfolio of companies. His experience encompasses the entire venture lifecycle, including management of engineering R&D roadmaps for fast-charger intellectual property and addressing regulatory challenges associated with SEC-compliant crowdfunding.
Premod Thomas
Chairman
Capital Insights Pte Ltd., Singapore
Executive Director
Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., Canada
Premod is a Member of the Board of the Energy Market Authority (EMA), which is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade & Industry of the Government of Singapore. It is the country’s gas and electricity regulator, as well as a power systems operator and industry developer, spearheading Singapore’s energy transition.
Premod is also Chairman of the Investment Committee at Temasek-owned Mapletree Global Student Accommodation Trust, Singapore (MGSA), which owns and manages purpose built student accommodation in key university towns in the US and UK. It has invested in a portfolio of 35 assets with 14,000 beds in 22 cities across these two countries.
He is a Director on the Board of the Investment Manager of Mumbai-based Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Trust (SEIT), a joint venture between the Mahindra Group and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Canada, which invests in solar energy parks. It has 8 operating solar power generation assets of 1.54 gigawatt peak capacity located nationwide in India.Premod is a nominee of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank on this Board.
He is a Director on the Board of the Investment Manager of the TVS Infrastructure Trust sponsored by the TVS Group, which specialises in large scale Grade A warehousing assets in India. Its presence spans 18 parks in 14 locations across 5 states with a total space of 10.6m sq. feet. On this Board, Premod is a nominee of the International Finance Corporation.
In his preceding executive capacity, he was the CEO of Bayfront Infrastructure, a joint venture between Temasek-owned Clifford Capital and The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Bayfront pioneered innovative credit solutions involving the securitisation of bank sourced infrastructure debt for investment by institutional investors. The Infrastructure Asset Backed Security (IABS) program created and pioneered by Bayfront resulted in a new listed and rated asset class in Asia.
He has held senior executive roles in banking and corporate finance with Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank and Temasek Group, and worked in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the UK and the US.
Recent consulting and advisory work includes engagements with the Clifford Capital group on Singapore government–backed climate and transition finance initiatives, as well as with McKinsey & Company in its regional sustainability practice.
Premod Thomas
Chairman
Capital Insights Pte Ltd., Singapore
Executive Director
Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., Canada
Premod is a Member of the Board of the Energy Market Authority (EMA), which is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade & Industry of the Government of Singapore. It is the country’s gas and electricity regulator, as well as a power systems operator and industry developer, spearheading Singapore’s energy transition.
Premod is also Chairman of the Investment Committee at Temasek-owned Mapletree Global Student Accommodation Trust, Singapore (MGSA), which owns and manages purpose built student accommodation in key university towns in the US and UK. It has invested in a portfolio of 35 assets with 14,000 beds in 22 cities across these two countries.
He is a Director on the Board of the Investment Manager of Mumbai-based Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Trust (SEIT), a joint venture between the Mahindra Group and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Canada, which invests in solar energy parks. It has 8 operating solar power generation assets of 1.54 gigawatt peak capacity located nationwide in India.Premod is a nominee of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank on this Board.
He is a Director on the Board of the Investment Manager of the TVS Infrastructure Trust sponsored by the TVS Group, which specialises in large scale Grade A warehousing assets in India. Its presence spans 18 parks in 14 locations across 5 states with a total space of 10.6m sq. feet. On this Board, Premod is a nominee of the International Finance Corporation.
In his preceding executive capacity, he was the CEO of Bayfront Infrastructure, a joint venture between Temasek-owned Clifford Capital and The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Bayfront pioneered innovative credit solutions involving the securitisation of bank sourced infrastructure debt for investment by institutional investors. The Infrastructure Asset Backed Security (IABS) program created and pioneered by Bayfront resulted in a new listed and rated asset class in Asia.
He has held senior executive roles in banking and corporate finance with Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank and Temasek Group, and worked in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the UK and the US.
Recent consulting and advisory work includes engagements with the Clifford Capital group on Singapore government–backed climate and transition finance initiatives, as well as with McKinsey & Company in its regional sustainability practice.
Premod Thomas
Chairman
Capital Insights Pte Ltd., Singapore
Executive Director
Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., Canada
Premod is a Member of the Board of the Energy Market Authority (EMA), which is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade & Industry of the Government of Singapore. It is the country’s gas and electricity regulator, as well as a power systems operator and industry developer, spearheading Singapore’s energy transition.
Premod is also Chairman of the Investment Committee at Temasek-owned Mapletree Global Student Accommodation Trust, Singapore (MGSA), which owns and manages purpose built student accommodation in key university towns in the US and UK. It has invested in a portfolio of 35 assets with 14,000 beds in 22 cities across these two countries.
He is a Director on the Board of the Investment Manager of Mumbai-based Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Trust (SEIT), a joint venture between the Mahindra Group and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Canada, which invests in solar energy parks. It has 8 operating solar power generation assets of 1.54 gigawatt peak capacity located nationwide in India.Premod is a nominee of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank on this Board.
He is a Director on the Board of the Investment Manager of the TVS Infrastructure Trust sponsored by the TVS Group, which specialises in large scale Grade A warehousing assets in India. Its presence spans 18 parks in 14 locations across 5 states with a total space of 10.6m sq. feet. On this Board, Premod is a nominee of the International Finance Corporation.
In his preceding executive capacity, he was the CEO of Bayfront Infrastructure, a joint venture between Temasek-owned Clifford Capital and The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Bayfront pioneered innovative credit solutions involving the securitisation of bank sourced infrastructure debt for investment by institutional investors. The Infrastructure Asset Backed Security (IABS) program created and pioneered by Bayfront resulted in a new listed and rated asset class in Asia.
He has held senior executive roles in banking and corporate finance with Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank and Temasek Group, and worked in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the UK and the US.
Recent consulting and advisory work includes engagements with the Clifford Capital group on Singapore government–backed climate and transition finance initiatives, as well as with McKinsey & Company in its regional sustainability practice.
Vikram Thomas
Director
Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., Canada
Vikram is an entrepreneurial strategist with expertise in high-growth sectors such as energy, mobility, and real assets. He demonstrates proficiency in synthesising complex technical, geographical, and financial information into compelling investment proposals. Through direct engagement with investors, he effectively connects raw innovation to early and mid-stage capital.
At Capital Insights, Vikram oversees fundraising strategies and brand positioning initiatives. He collaborates with Tier-1 battery cell producers to facilitate market entry in Asia and designs comprehensive go-to-market strategies for EV infrastructure, to promote scalable growth through focused investor relations.
Previously, Vikram held the position of Marketing Manager at Altus Capital Partners, where he led more than 7 successful funding rounds across a diverse portfolio of companies. His experience encompasses the entire venture lifecycle, including management of engineering R&D roadmaps for fast-charger intellectual property and addressing regulatory challenges associated with SEC-compliant crowdfunding.
Premod Thomas
Chairman
Capital Insights Pte Ltd., Singapore
Executive Director
Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., Canada
Premod is a Member of the Board of the Energy Market Authority (EMA), which is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade & Industry of the Government of Singapore. It is the country’s gas and electricity regulator, as well as a power systems operator and industry developer, spearheading Singapore’s energy transition.
Premod is also Chairman of the Investment Committee at Temasek-owned Mapletree Global Student Accommodation Trust, Singapore (MGSA), which owns and manages purpose built student accommodation in key university towns in the US and UK. It has invested in a portfolio of 35 assets with 14,000 beds in 22 cities across these two countries.
He is a Director on the Board of the Investment Manager of Mumbai-based Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Trust (SEIT), a joint venture between the Mahindra Group and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Canada, which invests in solar energy parks. It has 8 operating solar power generation assets of 1.54 gigawatt peak capacity located nationwide in India.Premod is a nominee of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank on this Board.
He is a Director on the Board of the Investment Manager of the TVS Infrastructure Trust sponsored by the TVS Group, which specialises in large scale Grade A warehousing assets in India. Its presence spans 18 parks in 14 locations across 5 states with a total space of 10.6m sq. feet. On this Board, Premod is a nominee of the International Finance Corporation.
In his preceding executive capacity, he was the CEO of Bayfront Infrastructure, a joint venture between Temasek-owned Clifford Capital and The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Bayfront pioneered innovative credit solutions involving the securitisation of bank sourced infrastructure debt for investment by institutional investors. The Infrastructure Asset Backed Security (IABS) program created and pioneered by Bayfront resulted in a new listed and rated asset class in Asia.
He has held senior executive roles in banking and corporate finance with Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank and Temasek Group, and worked in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the UK and the US.
Recent consulting and advisory work includes engagements with the Clifford Capital group on Singapore government–backed climate and transition finance initiatives, as well as with McKinsey & Company in its regional sustainability practice.
Premod Thomas
Chairman
Capital Insights Pte Ltd., Singapore
Executive Director
Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., Canada
Premod is a Member of the Board of the Energy Market Authority (EMA), which is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade & Industry of the Government of Singapore. It is the country’s gas and electricity regulator, as well as a power systems operator and industry developer, spearheading Singapore’s energy transition.
Premod is also Chairman of the Investment Committee at Temasek-owned Mapletree Global Student Accommodation Trust, Singapore (MGSA), which owns and manages purpose built student accommodation in key university towns in the US and UK. It has invested in a portfolio of 35 assets with 14,000 beds in 22 cities across these two countries.
He is a Director on the Board of the Investment Manager of Mumbai-based Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Trust (SEIT), a joint venture between the Mahindra Group and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Canada, which invests in solar energy parks. It has 8 operating solar power generation assets of 1.54 gigawatt peak capacity located nationwide in India.Premod is a nominee of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank on this Board.
He is a Director on the Board of the Investment Manager of the TVS Infrastructure Trust sponsored by the TVS Group, which specialises in large scale Grade A warehousing assets in India. Its presence spans 18 parks in 14 locations across 5 states with a total space of 10.6m sq. feet. On this Board, Premod is a nominee of the International Finance Corporation.
In his preceding executive capacity, he was the CEO of Bayfront Infrastructure, a joint venture between Temasek-owned Clifford Capital and The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Bayfront pioneered innovative credit solutions involving the securitisation of bank sourced infrastructure debt for investment by institutional investors. The Infrastructure Asset Backed Security (IABS) program created and pioneered by Bayfront resulted in a new listed and rated asset class in Asia.
He has held senior executive roles in banking and corporate finance with Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank and Temasek Group, and worked in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the UK and the US.
Recent consulting and advisory work includes engagements with the Clifford Capital group on Singapore government–backed climate and transition finance initiatives, as well as with McKinsey & Company in its regional sustainability practice.
Vikram Thomas
Director
Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., Canada
Vikram is an entrepreneurial strategist with expertise in high-growth sectors such as energy, mobility, and real assets. He demonstrates proficiency in synthesising complex technical, geographical, and financial information into compelling investment proposals. Through direct engagement with investors, he effectively connects raw innovation to early and mid-stage capital.
At Capital Insights, Vikram oversees fundraising strategies and brand positioning initiatives. He collaborates with Tier-1 battery cell producers to facilitate market entry in Asia and designs comprehensive go-to-market strategies for EV infrastructure, to promote scalable growth through focused investor relations.
Previously, Vikram held the position of Marketing Manager at Altus Capital Partners, where he led more than 7 successful funding rounds across a diverse portfolio of companies. His experience encompasses the entire venture lifecycle, including management of engineering R&D roadmaps for fast-charger intellectual property and addressing regulatory challenges associated with SEC-compliant crowdfunding.
Vikram Thomas
Director
Capital Insights Consulting Ltd., Canada
Vikram is an entrepreneurial strategist with expertise in high-growth sectors such as energy, mobility, and real assets. He demonstrates proficiency in synthesising complex technical, geographical, and financial information into compelling investment proposals. Through direct engagement with investors, he effectively connects raw innovation to early and mid-stage capital.
At Capital Insights, Vikram oversees fundraising strategies and brand positioning initiatives. He collaborates with Tier-1 battery cell producers to facilitate market entry in Asia and designs comprehensive go-to-market strategies for EV infrastructure, to promote scalable growth through focused investor relations.
Previously, Vikram held the position of Marketing Manager at Altus Capital Partners, where he led more than 7 successful funding rounds across a diverse portfolio of companies. His experience encompasses the entire venture lifecycle, including management of engineering R&D roadmaps for fast-charger intellectual property and addressing regulatory challenges associated with SEC-compliant crowdfunding.