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Chao Luo

Investor

Managing Director at Granite Asia · Open Innovation Program Director at Bosch Ventures

Shanghai

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About

Shanghai‑based Chao Luo leverages hands-on AI operator experience—co‑founder and Chief Sales Officer at Laiye (reported $800M valuation)—and Tencent Investment background in sustainability, climate, education, and entertainment tech across Asia.

Invests in

AgTechConsumerEnergyEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechHealthtech

Experience

  1. Granite AsiaManaging Directorcurrent2019 — presentShanghai, China
  2. LaiyeCofounder & CSO2017 — 2019Beijing, China
  3. TencentTencent Investment2015 — 2017Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
  4. Bain & CompanyCase Team Leader2013 — 2015Shanghai, China
  5. CDH InvestmentsSummer Associate2012Beijing, China
  6. Bain & CompanySenior Associate2008 — 2011Greater Chicago Area
  7. ZZLEO SolutionsFounder & CEO2006 — 2008Shanghai, China

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chao Luo?
Shanghai‑based Chao Luo leverages hands-on AI operator experience—co‑founder and Chief Sales Officer at Laiye (reported $800M valuation)—and Tencent Investment background in sustainability, climate, education, and entertainment tech across Asia.
Where does Chao Luo work?
Chao Luo is Managing Director at Granite Asia.
What does Chao Luo invest in?
Chao Luo invests in AgTech, Consumer, Energy, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Healthtech.
Where did Chao Luo go to school?
Chao Luo studied at MIT Sloan School of Management (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies); IESE Business School (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management); Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical).

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