Temasek
Singapore state-owned long-term investment holding company.
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Company facts
- Official name
- Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited
- Entity type
- COMPANY
- Founded
- 1974
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Company size
- 501–1,000
- Market role
- Private Equity, VC & Investor
- Official website
- temasek.com.sg
What Temasek does
Temasek operates as a balance-sheet investor and holding company. It commits capital into listed equities, private companies, investment funds, and other long-term assets, then seeks value creation through capital appreciation, dividends, distributions, and disciplined portfolio management. Unlike a VC manager or PE GP built mainly on management fees, its model is centred on proprietary capital deployment and ownership returns.
Category differentiation
This is the Singapore state-owned investment company, not a venture-backed software platform, media owner, or operating technology vendor. It should be understood as a principal investor and holding company rather than an agency, SaaS provider, or adtech business.
Strategic context
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Temasek is a Singapore-headquartered state-owned investment company. It deploys capital across public and private markets, holding and managing stakes in businesses, funds, and other assets on behalf of its shareholder, the Singapore Minister for Finance. Its economic model is based on long-term investment returns rather than software, media, or consumer product sales. The organisation creates value through capital allocation, portfolio construction, active ownership, and long-term compounding of invested assets. Its counterparties and end users are investee companies, fund managers, co-investors, and institutional financial market participants rather than direct retail consumers.
Company news briefing
Briefing updated:
Temasek reported a net portfolio value of S$518 billion alongside the release of its 2026 Sustainability Report and strategic reviews. Continuing its technology exposure and capital deployment into high-growth sectors, Temasek participated in River AI's $1.1 billion funding round, backed CuspAI's $450 million Series B round, invested as a minority shareholder in Golden Goose following its H1 2026 revenue growth, and maintained investments in The Boring Company's $3 billion Series D round for UAE expansion, while previously advancing the monetisation of Manipal Hospital via an IPO in India.
Business model & monetisation
Its monetisation comes primarily from investment income: realised and unrealised gains on holdings, dividends from portfolio companies, interest or yield from financial assets, and proceeds from exits or portfolio rebalancing. The commercial model is therefore principal investing and asset ownership rather than subscription, transaction processing, or agency fees.
- Capital gains on investments
- Principal investing
- Dividends and distributions
- Asset ownership income
- Interest and yield from financial assets
- Investment income
Products & capabilities
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Recent recorded signals
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Golden Goose Reports Double-Digit Growth, Expands DTC
Financials · Recorded impact score: 2/5
Italian luxury fashion brand Golden Goose reported a 15% currency-adjusted revenue increase to €380.4 million in H1 2026, with Q2 growth accelerating to 19%. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales surged 22% to €309.6 million, representing 81% of total revenue, up from 77% a year earlier. All regions saw double-digit growth, with the Americas up 18%, EMEA 14%, and APAC 17%. Adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to €122.9 million, with a 32.3% margin. The company opened new stores, including locations in Athens and Rome, and launched its first Younique Caffè in Europe. During Q2, ownership changed with HSG becoming majority shareholder, Temasek investing as a minority, and Permira remaining a strategic shareholder, aiming to support international expansion and innovation.
- H1 2026 revenue increased 15% to €380.4 million
- DTC revenue up 22% to €309.6 million (81% of total revenue)
Temasek publishes 2026 Sustainability Report, Investor Factsheet, and Investor Presentation
Recorded impact score: 4/5
The Investor Library page has been updated with new annual documents: Sustainability Report 2026, Investor Factsheet 2026, and Investor Presentation 2026, replacing the 2025 versions.
Temasek’s Net Portfolio Value Grows to S$518 billion, up S$49 billion from Last Year
Recorded impact score: 5/5
Temasek announced its net portfolio value increased to S$518 billion, a rise of S$49 billion from the previous year.
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Questions about Temasek
What is Temasek?
Temasek is a Singapore-based state-owned investment holding company that invests across public and private markets.
Who uses Temasek?
Its direct counterparties are investee companies, fund managers, co-investors, banks, and other institutional market participants.
How does Temasek make money?
It makes money mainly through investment returns, including capital gains, dividends, distributions, and other portfolio income.
Sources & coverage
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