GSR Ventures
Venture capitalBeijing · Pre-Seed–Series B · 1 people tracked
Also known as GOLDEN SAND RIVER, LTD. · GSR Ventures (AIV)
Investment thesis
GSR Ventures focuses on early-stage technology companies across the globe, targeting AI-enabled enterprise software, consumer platforms, and healthcare technology. The firm seeks transformative companies that can reshape their sectors and prioritizes make-or-break decisions over minor details. Its team of founders, enterprise executives, physicians, and engineers brings deep industry expertise plus hands-on experience founding, scaling, and exiting their own companies. GSR positions itself as a long-term, hands-on partner that iterates quickly alongside entrepreneurs and supports them throughout their journey.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from curatedWhat they invest in
from 3 of 6 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Cloud Computing ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1Media & Entertainment ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathRide-hailing and mobility platform (testimonial from founder Will Cheng).
Medable provides a cloud-based platform for clinical research that uses AI and digital tools to accelerate the development of therapies by improving the quality, reach, and efficiency of clinical trials.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSPalo Alto, US
Michelle Longmire(Founder)Young A. Sohn(Director)Richard Lim(Director)Anna Long(Director)Perry Robinson(Executive Officer)David Hartwig(Director)
Travel booking platform that later merged with Ctrip (testimonial from founder CC Zhuang).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does GSR Ventures invest at?
- GSR Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is GSR Ventures's typical check size?
- GSR Ventures typically writes checks of $2.3M – $74M.
- What sectors does GSR Ventures focus on?
- GSR Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, SaaS.
- Where is GSR Ventures located?
- GSR Ventures is headquartered in Beijing, CN.
- Does GSR Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, GSR Ventures leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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