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Chen Zhu

Investor

Investor at Aqua Spark

Netherlands

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Chen Zhu serves as a Portfolio Company Board Member at Aqua-Spark, where he works on sustainable innovation and regenerative agriculture and aquaculture initiatives. With over a decade of experience in impact investing, governance, and sustainability, his focus includes circular economy solutions and alignment of investment strategies with sustainability frameworks.

Experience

  1. Aqua-SparkBoard Member Portfolio Companiescurrent2022 — presentUtrecht, Netherlands
  2. Mana Impact PartnersCo-Foundercurrent2017 — presentHong Kong
  3. Silverstrand CapitalCo-Head of Impact Investmemt2019 — 2022Singapore
  4. J.P. MorganVice President2014 — 2017Hong Kong
  5. J.P. MorganVice President2010 — 2014Hong Kong
  6. CICCAssociate (Equity, Real estate sector)2009 — 2010
  7. Morgan StanleyAssociate2007 — 2009
  8. IFC - International Finance CorporationStrategy Analyst2006
  9. TUDOR INVESTMENT CORPORATIONResearch Assistant2006
  10. Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceIntern2006
  11. United Nations Industrial Development OrganizationIntern2005
  12. China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Development CompanyMarketing Executive2003 — 2004
  13. Bank of ChinaIntern2003

Skills & more

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Emerging Markets9Financial Modeling7Corporate Finance2Financial Analysis2Private Equity2Valuation5Business Development2Due Diligence2Investment Banking4Equities7Bloomberg2
+6 moreCapital MarketsAsset ManagementEconomicsFixed IncomeInvestmentsPortfolio Management

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Colleagues at Aqua Spark

Alexander Belderok
External expert (board member portfolio companies) at Aqua Spark
Amy Novogratz
Managing Partner at Aqua Spark
Andrea Stellini
Financial Controller at Aqua Spark
Ben Gimson
Lead Africa at Aqua Spark
Bente Jonker
HR Manager at Aqua Spark
Bertrand Ducrey
Chief Executive Officer, Debiopharm International & Senior Vice-Chairman, Debiopharm at Debiopharm Innovation Fund
Boris van Troost
ESG & Impact Officer at Aqua Spark
Chris Knowles
Board Member at eco.business Fund

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Amy Novogratz
Managing Partner at Aqua Spark
Frank van Roest
Board Member Portfolio Companies at Aqua Spark
Jan Slootweg
External expert (board member portfolio companies) at Aqua Spark
John Mairlot
Investor at Aqua Spark
Kim Wagenaar
Investor at Aqua Spark
Thomas Giehm
Investment Manager at Underground Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Chen Zhu?
Chen Zhu serves as a Portfolio Company Board Member at Aqua-Spark, where he works on sustainable innovation and regenerative agriculture and aquaculture initiatives. With over a decade of experience in impact investing, governance, and sustainability, his focus includes circular economy solutions and alignment of investment strategies with sustainability frameworks.
Where does Chen Zhu work?
Chen Zhu is Investor at Aqua Spark.
What check size does Chen Zhu write?
Chen Zhu typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Chen Zhu go to school?
Chen Zhu studied at University of Cambridge (The Prince of Wales's Business & Sustainability Programme UK); Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Oxford Impact Finance Innovations Programme); Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) (M.A., International Development).

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