Charles Ling
InvestorManaging Director at Foothill Ventures
Los Altos, California
Writes $100K β $10M checks Β· typically $1M
About
Charles Ling was born in Wuhan and raised in Shenzhen, China. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California and an MS in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis. His investment interests include semiconductors, AI computing, battery and energy storage, sensing technology, and material science.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsSemiconductors
Experience
- Foothill VenturesInvestment Directorcurrent2019 β presentLos Altos, CA
- Amino CapitalFinance Partner2017 β 2019Palo Alto, California, United States
- Standard Chartered BankAssociate Director2013 β 2017Hong Kong SAR
- JP Morgan First Capital SecuritiesAnalyst2011 β 2013Beijing
Education
- Washington University in St. LouisMaster of Science (M.S.), Finance2010 β 2011
- University of Southern CaliforniaBachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering2006 β 2010
Skills & more
Venture Capital10Semiconductor Industry10Batteries6Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningComputer VisionSensors1Materials Science1Investment Banking1Autonomous Vehicles
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Shared employers
Also worked at Amino Capital6
Also worked at Standard Chartered Bank90
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