ZhenFund
AcceleratorBeijing Β· SeedβSeries B
Investment thesis
ZhenFund supports early-stage entrepreneurs and high-potential students through a comprehensive ecosystem of programs. The firm offers financial support through grants (200,000-500,000 RMB per team for summer ventures), educational programming via ZhenResidence (a 3-5 day 'Mini Business School'), campus outreach through ZhenCampus, and technology-focused hackathons. The approach emphasizes hands-on learning, founder mentorship, and community building to help nascent entrepreneurs navigate startup challenges and opportunities.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 7 of 34 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ4Enterprise Software Γ2Marketing Tech Γ2SaaS Γ2Biotech Γ1Consumer Γ1Cybersecurity Γ1Deep Tech Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ6
Investments Β· 34 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathApollo provides an AI-powered platform designed for go-to-market teams to improve sales and marketing productivity. The platform offers features like prospect data, email tracking, and custom scoring to help sales and marketing professionals work more efficiently.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSales TechSan Francisco, US
Matt Curl(Chief Executive Officer)Marcio Arnecke(Chief Marketing Officer)Adam Carr(Chief Revenue Officer)Phil Moon(Chief Financial Officer)
Archon Biosciences develops a computational protein design platform leveraging AI and deep learning for therapeutic and vaccine applications. The company was founded in 2023 by James Lazarovits and George Ueda, Ph.D., building on research in AI-driven protein engineering and nanomaterial delivery.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSeattle, US
George Ueda, Ph.D.(Chief Technology Officer, Co-Founder)James Lazarovits, Ph.D.(Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder)
Manus is an AI agent platform that automates complex workflows and business processes for teams without requiring additional headcount. It enables users to build full-stack applications with automated coding, database, deployment, and payment integration.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
HeyGen is an AI video generation and dubbing platform that allows users to create and localize videos by writing scripts and selecting AI-generated voices, eliminating the need for cameras, actors, and traditional production resources. The platform serves businesses and content creators seeking to produce high-quality multilingual video content at scale.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSLos Angeles, US
Joshua Xu
An online coding platform offering self-paced lessons and project-based courses for middle and high school students to learn web development and programming through hands-on creative applications like video filters and augmented reality.
EdTechSan Francisco, US
Alexandra Diracles(Founder/CEO)inMelissa Halfon(Founder/CTO)in
Yoshi Mobility operates a platform that handles vehicle fueling and maintenance services, aiming to reduce total ownership costs by modernizing the infrastructure traditionally served by gas stations and repair shops.
ConsumerMobility & TransportationNashville, US
Bryan Frist(Founder/CEO)inNick Alexander(Founder)inDan Hunter(Founder)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does ZhenFund invest at?
- ZhenFund invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- Where is ZhenFund located?
- ZhenFund is headquartered in Beijing, CN.
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