Linear Capital
Venture capitalBeijing · Pre-Seed–Series A · 18 people tracked
Investment thesis
Linear Capital operates on the principle of partnership with entrepreneurs, believing in identifying talented founders solving meaningful problems with cutting-edge technology. The firm applies five key criteria to investments: identifying the right problem, ensuring the right technological solution, backing the right team, timing market entry correctly, and achieving appropriate returns. The firm positions itself as a companion to entrepreneurs rather than a purely transactional investor.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's websiteFacebook's second Chinese engineer and first R&D manager who focuses on investing in AI-driven cutting-edge technologies. He was an early investor in companies including Horizon Robotics, Agile Robots, and Rokid, and served as a CEO advisor to several companies.
Former engineer and R&D manager at Google, Facebook, and Square who co-founded Dada Group and led it to Nasdaq IPO in 2020. He holds advanced degrees in computer science and serves as an angel investor and advisor.
Investment partner with over 15 years of experience in operations, finance, and investments. He has led early-stage investments and previously served as partner at Future Capital Discovery Fund, with background at Goldman Sachs and corporate finance roles.
Technology investor with experience in business development and consulting at major financial institutions. He was a founding member of Morgan Stanley's China IT team and has been recognized as a top technology investor.
Investment professional with 14 years of asset management experience focusing on consumer technology, AI hardware, and global markets. He has contributed to investments in leading tech companies and seeks next-generation tech-driven consumer enterprises.
Investment professional focused on cross-disciplinary innovation and disruptive technologies with emphasis on energy transition and climate technology. He has prior VC experience investing in new energy and advanced materials.
Investment professional passionate about interdisciplinary scientific advances in chemistry, new materials, and biology. He previously served at a governmental VC focusing on new materials and biotechnology investments.
Investment professional focused on computation-driven applications and artificial general intelligence. Previously worked at Tencent's Cloud and Smart Industry Group with expertise in computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning applications.
Chief operating and financial officer with 8 years at Ernst & Young specializing in transaction advisory services. He brings expertise in due diligence, structuring, and tax planning.
Legal director responsible for fund legal matters with over five years of experience at law firms focusing on venture capital, private equity, and merger and acquisition work.
Finance professional with experience managing financial operations at CICC Capital subsidiary and as senior auditor at PwC, specializing in private equity fund audits.
Legal director who joined in 2021 with extensive experience at law firms specializing in private equity, investment funds, and capital markets. She holds dual degrees in law and economics from Peking University.
Data analyst who joined in 2024, focusing on innovative artificial intelligence products and their applications across vertical industries.
Marketing leader with expertise in brand strategy developed across premier venture capital firms. She previously led marketing initiatives and external collaborations at ZhenFund.
Office manager responsible for administrative coordination. She brings experience from executive and shareholder meeting coordination roles and administrative management positions.
Investor relations professional who previously worked as investment analyst at Duke University's investment office evaluating private equity and venture capital funds globally.
Finance specialist who joined in 2022 with background in fund financial work and portfolio valuation. She has auditing experience at Ernst & Young across PE and VC sectors.
Operations professional who joined in 2023 focused on international business development and portfolio company expansion. He brings extensive experience from multi-family office, private equity, and investment banking backgrounds.
What they invest in
from 1 of 2 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×1Wellness & Fitness ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAIOS builds software infrastructure for consumer healthcare that automates clinical workflows and patient management, currently operating brands like Bolt Pharmacy and Fella Health that deliver treatment at scale with minimal human intervention.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Richie Cartwright(Founder)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Linear Capital invest at?
- Linear Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Linear Capital's typical check size?
- Linear Capital typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
- What sectors does Linear Capital focus on?
- Linear Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, New Materials, Robotics, SaaS.
- Where is Linear Capital located?
- Linear Capital is headquartered in Beijing, CN.
- Does Linear Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Linear Capital leads investment rounds.
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