Steve Melhuish

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Founding Partner & GP at Wavemaker Impact

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Venture Building
His current focus is on a venture studio model, working hands-on with seasoned entrepreneurs to co-found and build new climatetech companies from the ground up.

Media Appearances

Steve has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

1986 - 1990
Bachelor in Communications Engineering from University of Plymouth
1992 - 1992
Diploma in Marketing from University of Reading

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Insights For Selling To Steve

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steve is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steve

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steve move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Steve take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Steve

Personality Compatibility


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