Gaston Chee, CPA
Managing Partner, LC Venture
Gaston Chee is the Managing Partner of LC Venture, a UK-based, venture-backed investment and advisory firm with offices in London, Hong Kong, and Beijing. With over 15 years of experience advising governments, multinational corporations, and startups, Gaston has built a diverse portfolio across industries ranging from infrastructure and education to F&B, manufacturing, and entertainment. His work spans market entry analysis, strategic partnerships, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance, making him a trusted advisor in both public and private sectors.
Originally from Malaysia, Gaston began his entrepreneurial journey in 2009 while studying at the University of Warwick in the UK. He co-founded BeGo, a pioneering digital platform that served as a one-stop gateway for over 150,000 international students arriving in the UK each year. BeGo attracted investment from the £8 million in funding from Midven (via the Early Advantage Loan Programme) and additional investments from UK public agencies, such as the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the European Regional Development Fund. In 2012, Gaston led BeGo’s expansion into China by establishing a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in Beijing.
In 2015, Gaston co-founded LC Venture, for streamlining growing business venture activities and acquiring BeGo, which was rebranded as BeGo Education. Under his leadership, BeGo Education has evolved into a boutique Private Family Education Office (PFEO), serving Ultra-High Net Worth families across China with a focus on education consultancy, skills development, and family succession planning. The brand has expanded its reach to over 15 tier-2 and tier-3 cities, supporting more than 100 families with a combined net worth exceeding RMB 1 billion. BeGo Education works closely with top-tier UK institutions—including Oxbridge, Russell Group universities, and elite boarding schools such as Eton, Harrow, Westminster, and Cheltenham Ladies’ College.
Beyond education, LC Venture maintains a diversified investment portfolio that includes stakes in automotive parts, battery manufacturing, an F&B franchise selling Malaysia’s dessert delights, and the grooming sector. Gaston’s strategic vision and cross-border expertise have made LC Venture a key player in facilitating Sino-global business ties.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with CPA Australia, Gaston is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay, enabling him to navigate complex international negotiations and partnerships with ease. His leadership roles include serving on the Board of the British Chamber of Commerce in China (BritCham) (2017–2018), where he initiated the China Going Global (CGG) programme in partnership with the UK’s Department for International Trade during the Belt and Road Forum. He is also currently the Director of Media and Strategic Communications at the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (MayCham) and a founding member of the Regional Economic and Trade Partnership (RET) Working Committee, which advises on trade across RCEP member states.
Gaston is a frequent speaker and commentator, regularly featured in China Daily, Xinhua, CCTV, and CGTN, and is a recognised member of the Global Young Leaders Dialogue (GYLD) under the China Center for Globalization (CCG). He is often invited to high-level consultative events, including sessions hosted by the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).
Outside of business, Gaston is an avid chef, wine enthusiast, and art collector, with notable works by Demos Chaing and Charlie Sheard among his private collection.
