# Julius Lim

> Julius Lim is the founder and CEO of CompAsia, a regional used-device business spanning trade-ins, resale and device financing. An alumnus of Johns Hopkins and Wharton and a former BCG consultant, he developed the business from used computers into smartphone recommerce and physical retail.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at CompAsia
- **Organizations:** CompAsia, Boston Consulting Group, MCSB Systems
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Economics, Johns Hopkins University, MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Founded and leads CompAsia., Led the company’s development from used computers into regional smartphone recommerce., Secured a Gobi Partners-led Series A in 2023.

## Career timeline

- **Before CompAsia** — Worked at Boston Consulting Group and MCSB Systems.
- **2012** — Established CompAsia; the 2018 account describes a year of preparation before initial trading.
- **2015** — Moved into the used mobile-phone market.
- **2019** — Discussed regional expansion and MDEC’s GAIN support.
- **2023** — CompAsia announced a Series A round led by Gobi Partners; funding amount undisclosed.
- **2024** — CompAsia launched ReNewNGo, according to Lim’s March 2026 interview.
- **2026** — Outlined a proposed first-half 2027 Main Market IPO and continued physical retail expansion.

## Achievements

- Founded and leads CompAsia.
- Led the company’s development from used computers into regional smartphone recommerce.
- Secured a Gobi Partners-led Series A in 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Appeared on BFM’s Open for Business to discuss CompAsia’s 85-store physical retail footprint and planned IPO.
- **2026-03** — Outlined an IPO fundraising target of RM400 million-RM500 million for the first half of 2027; the target was prospective.
- **2025-03** — CompAsia partnered with Sime Motors on device trade-ins and e-waste initiatives in four Southeast Asian markets.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-lim-b0b2411/

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Last updated: 2026-10-16