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Steve Melhuish

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Founding Partner & GP at Wavemaker Impact
📍 London Area, United Kingdom

Steve Melhuish is a tech entrepreneur and investor focusing on climate and social impact. After co-founding and leading PropertyGuru to a NYSE IPO, he founded the climatetech VC fund Wavemaker Impact. Colleagues describe him as an inspiring, kind, and talented leader with a degree in Communications Engineering.

Driven by a passion for climate action and social equality, Steve founded Planet Rise to invest in impactful companies. He spent two decades in Asia before moving to the UK in late 2023. He actively supports female leaders as a judge for the Women of the Future Awards in Southeast Asia.

Unique fact: Steve co-founded PropertyGuru, Southeast Asias version of RightMove, out of his own personal frustration while trying to find a new home.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Founding Partner & GP
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Steve shows up

Direct & Assertive
Big Vision Person
Risk Tolerant

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Steve cares about

Climate Tech Investing
As a Founding Partner at Wavemaker Impact, he co-founds and invests in ventures aiming to reduce 10% of global carbon emissions.
Social & Gender Equality
A core passion that led him to found Planet Rise to support marginalized communities and serve as a judge for the Women of the Future Awards.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Founding Partner & GP
Wavemaker Impact
8-2019
Founder & CEO
Planet Rise
7-2007
Co-Founder & Former CEO
PropertyGuru Group
11-2019
Advisor & Investor
Ampd Energy
9-2025
Judge, Women of Future Awards South East Asia
Women of the Future Programme
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1986 - 1990
Bachelor in Communications Engineering
University of Plymouth
1992 - 1992
Diploma in Marketing
University of Reading
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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