We believe the next generation of great companies will emerge from the intersection of technology, global supply chains and new markets.
Zelos Venture Partners was founded with a clear conviction — that the global innovation landscape is shifting.
For decades, technological breakthroughs and venture capital were concentrated in a few regions. Today, driven by supply chain evolution, talent mobility and digital transformation, new opportunities are emerging across Asia.
With deep roots in Greater China’s industrial ecosystem and a global perspective shaped by experience in banking, entrepreneurship and venture investing, we are positioned to bridge markets and unlock value.
We believe Southeast Asia is at an inflection point — and we are here to help shape its venture ecosystem.
We focus on technologies that enter real industries, improve efficiency or create new supply. Technical value is not only novelty; it is the ability to scale, deliver customer value and compound defensibility over time.
At the early stage, the ceiling of a company is often set by the founding team. We look for founders with technical depth, commercial ambition and the resilience to build through uncertainty.
The best opportunities often appear incomplete before they become obvious. We combine first-principles thinking, industry evidence and patient capital to make decisions before consensus forms.
With a disciplined follow-on strategy.
AI, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, New Energy and HealthTech.
Greater China, Southeast Asia and global innovation hubs.
Long-term partnership with founders.
Understanding Greater China’s industrial strengths and Southeast Asia’s emerging markets.
Access to top universities and research ecosystems across Asia.
First-hand experience in banking, entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Strategy, connections and growth support beyond capital.
CKGSB EMBA, HKUST MBA and XJTU B.Eng. Brings 14 years of banking credit experience, five years building an IT company and nine years in investment management.
Chairman of Magellan Capital, Tsinghua EMBA, XJTU master’s in economics and B.Eng. More than 20 years in investment with experience backing listed companies and unicorns.
CKGSB EMBA and Xiamen University Master of Law. Former vice president at CoStone Asset Management and Tongling Copper, with extensive legal and management experience.
UIBE master’s in finance and BNU B.A. in English. Former PE partner with extensive investment and IPO execution experience across nearly ten portfolio companies.
Silicon Valley angel investor, president of the Xi'an Jiaotong University Entrepreneur Club, founder of Xilong Tonghui and serial entrepreneur. Angel investor in Zoom, Noah Medical, GV20, Telesair, Chuangzi Technology, Quzhi Group and Hanyang Technology, and investor in companies including Ximalaya, eHi Car Services, JW Therapeutics, Ripple, SpaceX and ATP Electronics.
Dean of Function Hub at HKUST (Guangzhou), PhD from the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and postdoctoral researcher at UCLA. Internationally recognised expert in advanced materials and life sciences, and angel investor in companies including Crysdiam, Hewi Technology, Sunway, Huanbo Technology and Kaijia Photonics.
Meet the companies and founders we are proud to back.