BAI capital
Private equityBeijing · Seed–Growth · 20 people tracked
Also known as BAI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Investment thesis
China-focused VC spun out of Bertelsmann, giving founders rare access to its global media, education and services ecosystem while backing Chinese tech exporters and infrastructure/industrial upgrades.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 28, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2Deep Tech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Hardware ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1
HQs:China×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12023 · 12 dated
ClearMotion develops active suspension systems for automotive vehicles.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationChangshu, CN
Zack AndersonShak AvadhanyZackary Anderson(Executive Officer, Director)Shakeel Avadhany(Executive Officer, Director)Christian Steinmann(CEO)
BoardKrishna Kolluri(Director)
Co-investorsM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)New Enterprise Associates (NEA)NewView CapitalQualcomm VenturesVerissimo VenturesNIO Capital+1 more
Math Inc. develops AI systems for autoformalization, including Gauss, an agent that formalizes mathematical proofs, aimed at achieving verified superintelligence.
AI & Machine LearningDeep Tech
Jesse Han(Founder)
Co-investorsTorch CapitalHyT CapitalIDG Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMath · finsmes.com · Aug 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does BAI capital invest at?
- BAI capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is BAI capital's typical check size?
- BAI capital typically writes checks of $3M – $100M.
- What sectors does BAI capital focus on?
- BAI capital focuses on Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is BAI capital located?
- BAI capital is headquartered in Beijing, CN.
- Does BAI capital lead rounds?
- BAI capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Co-investors · 8
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Goodwater Capital is a consumer technology investment firm backing entrepreneurs building companies across sectors such as housing, healthcare, food delivery, financial services, education, entertainment, and transportation.
Dragonfly is a crypto-focused investment firm comprising Dragonfly Ventures, Dragonfly Liquid, and Metastable, an early crypto hedge fund it acquired. It invests in and researches blockchain, tokens, and crypto companies.
IVC is a venture capital firm that has made over 200 investments across Web3, gaming, digital entertainment, AI, infrastructure, and fintech.
Source Code Capital is a Chinese venture capital firm whose team comes from investment management, product/technology, consulting, and media backgrounds.
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Firms observed investing alongside BAI capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with BAI capital's recorded portfolio.
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