Nicholas Chan is a student at German Swiss International School in Hong Kong, China. He is passionate about entrepreneurship, community service, and business innovation. As the founder of Sportspark, he leads a student-run charity that expands sports access for marginalised communities through free training camps, equipment donations, and community competitions.
Through Sportspark, Nicholas won the Kids4Kids Young Entrepreneurs Competition and received mentorship from entrepreneur Christopher Schrader. He has also earned recognition for his community leadership from ISSIAHK and worked with charities such as the Changing Young Lives Foundation.
In addition, Nicholas serves as Chief Operations Officer of EduPair, an online tutoring startup. He has led initiatives involving business and pricing strategies. His other achievements include winning the Cathay Youth 7s Invitational Rugby Tournament Bowl competition and earning a Gold certificate in the UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge.
Researching ESG Performance and Venture Capital
At CCIR Academy, Nicholas explored the relationship between sustainability and business investment through his research paper, Heterogeneous Effects of ESG Performance on Private Venture Capital Funding and Subsequent Exit Outcomes.
His study examines how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance influences venture capital funding and company exit outcomes. Specifically, it investigates whether ESG factors affect firms differently within the private venture capital market.
Exploring ESG Factors in Business Investment
Nicholas’s research also examines how ESG performance relates to funding opportunities and company growth. Furthermore, it considers the role of ESG factors in acquisitions and public offerings.
Through this research, he explored how sustainability and corporate responsibility can influence investment decisions and business outcomes.
Sharing His CCIR Academy Research Journey
Nicholas shared his research experience in a CCIR Academy Student Spotlight episode. He discussed the guidance he received from his mentor and the insights he gained throughout the research process.
His experiences reflect his interests in entrepreneurship, business strategy, community leadership, and finance.
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