Cm Venture
Shanghai · Seed–Series B · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
CM Venture targets science-led innovations that are beyond proof-of-concept and protected by strong intellectual property, with a focus on digitization, materials transformation, energy transition, and applied AI. The firm seeks world-class founding teams addressing emerging industries with clear value propositions, scalable business models, and deep domain expertise. Investments emphasize technologies that translate rigorous research into measurable industrial performance gains, supported by partnerships with corporate venture arms, universities, endowments, and impact investors committed to long-term returns and sustainability.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website
Co-founder and CEO with six years of prior investment experience at Unilever Technology Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank Capital, plus six years of R&D experience at Rockwell Scientific. Holds a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from USC, an MBA from UCLA, and a B.S. from Tsinghua University.
Co-founder and Managing Partner with extensive background in metallurgy, aerospace, and cleantech. Previously a Senior Consultant at Performance Improvement and Senior Scientist at Rockwell Scientific. Serial entrepreneur with a startup focused on advanced nanograin aluminum alloys. Holds a Ph.D. from USC and degrees from Tsinghua and Ecole Centrale de Lyon.
Managing Partner with extensive private equity and strategy consulting experience. Previously a Director at Co-bridge Capital leading cleantech and advanced materials investments, and a consultant at Monitor Group and PRTM. Holds an MBA from University of Michigan, a Master's in Electrical Engineering from University of Maryland, and dual bachelor's degrees from Tsinghua University.
Investment Vice President focusing on new energy and semiconductor materials opportunities. Specializes in electrochemical energy storage, hydrogen energy, and compound semiconductors. Holds a B.S. in Chemistry and Environmental Engineering from University of Nottingham Ningbo China and an M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University with materials research background.
Venture Partner with decades of management experience in the chemical industry. Previously led BASF's venture capital division and spent ten years in various roles in China. Most recently led Scott Bader, a specialty chemicals company with $300 million in turnover, and became chairman of the Nuada board.
Investment Associate conducting research and fund development in new energy and advanced materials sectors. Graduated from Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance at Shanghai Jiao Tong University with a Master's in Finance specializing in Investment Banking and Sustainable Investing, and holds a Bachelor's in Economics.
Administrator providing administrative support and coordination. Graduated from Shanghai Institute of Technology with strengths in administrative management, communication, and organizational abilities in fast-paced VC environments.
Ecosystem Manager leveraging experience in venture capital, private equity, and global research. Previously conducted investment origination and ESG analysis at London-based PE firm CBPE Capital. Holds a B.A. from Columbia University and a B.A. Honours from Trinity College Dublin, and is fluent in Mandarin.
Investment Associate with an MEng in Materials Science from the University of Oxford, where he researched nanomaterials for biomedical applications. Has experience in primary and secondary markets focusing on technology and industrial sectors, and is a CFA candidate.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Cm Venture invest at?
- Cm Venture invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does Cm Venture focus on?
- Cm Venture focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, New Materials.
- Where is Cm Venture located?
- Cm Venture is headquartered in Shanghai, CN.
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