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Can Zheng

Investor

Managing Director at Linear Capital

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Writes $1M – $10M checks

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About

Can Zheng, a former entrepreneur turned technical investor, mentally runs startups' technical and business flows and favors founders who pair deep industry expertise with AI to enable AIoT full-process optimization.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRobotics

Experience

  1. Linear CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2017 — present
  2. Tobox Shanghai LimitedVP of Technology2016Shanghai
  3. VFinance Inc.VP of Technology2015Shanghai
  4. Tata Consultancy ServicesStrategic Business Manager2013 — 2015Charlotte, North Carolina Area
  5. Tata Consultancy ServicesMBA Intern2012Greater New York City Area
  6. Morgan StanleyTechnology Associate2006 — 2011Shanghai; Hong Kong

Skills & more

Leadership7Finance2Financial Modeling7Cross-functional Team Leadership2Analytics3Business Planning2Strategy7Management Consulting2Corporate Finance3Business Strategy1Management1Valuation1
  • Google Analytics Individual Qualification — Google

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Can Zheng?
Can Zheng, a former entrepreneur turned technical investor, mentally runs startups' technical and business flows and favors founders who pair deep industry expertise with AI to enable AIoT full-process optimization.
Where does Can Zheng work?
Can Zheng is Managing Director at Linear Capital.
What does Can Zheng invest in?
Can Zheng invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Robotics.
What check size does Can Zheng write?
Can Zheng typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Where did Can Zheng go to school?
Can Zheng studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA, Finance and Marketing); Shanghai Jiao Tong University (ME, Computer Science); Zhejiang University (BE, Computer Science).

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