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Emily Zhen

Investor

Principal at HealthQuest Capital

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $50K – $50M checks · typically $25M

Kauffman Fellow · Class 3030 Under 30 2025 · Venture Capital

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1,934 people in our graph share verified history with Emily — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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About

Emily Zhen, an immigrant and first‑generation investor with NEA training, focuses on healthcare and financial inclusion, backing diverse teams that embed inclusion into product design and go‑to‑market strategies.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

EdTechFintechFuture of WorkHealthtechImpact & Social Good

Experience

  1. HealthQuest CapitalPrincipalcurrent2026 — present
  2. Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellows Class 30current2025 — present
  3. Zeal Capital PartnersPrincipal2023 — 2026
  4. New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Investor2020 — 2023Menlo Park, California
  5. Curana HealthInvestor2020 — 2023
  6. Spiras HealthInvestor & Board Observer2021 — 2023
  7. SlopeInvestor & Board Observer2021 — 2023
  8. Vori HealthInvestor2021 — 2023
  9. WaymarkInvestor2021 — 2023
  10. Goldman SachsInvestment Banking2018 — 2020New York City
  11. NeuroFlowResearch, Marketing, and Business Development2018 — 2019Greater Philadelphia
  12. Goldman SachsInvestment Banking2016 — 2017Greater New York City Area
  13. Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage HospitalClinical Researcher2016
  14. HealthieBusiness Development2015 — 2016Greater Philadelphia
  15. U.S. Department of the TreasuryStrategic Planning and Performance Improvement2015Washington D.C. Metro Area
  16. PwCConsultant2014Hong Kong SAR
  17. Catapult Incubator by Ashoka's Youth VentureCo-Founder of Park Pass & Catapult Fellow2013 — 2014Harvard University
  18. Northwestern University, Feinberg School of MedicineResearch Assistant2013Greater Chicago Area

Skills & more

Venture Capital22Public SpeakingEntrepreneurshipFinance28Research52Consulting22Social Media37Editing16Start-ups24Community Service11Journalism10Copy Editing9
+8 morePianoSocial NetworkingAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointLeadership

Languages Cantonese · English · Mandarin

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Investments

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Colleagues at HealthQuest Capital

David Kabakoff
Partner at HealthQuest Capital
Garheng Kong
Investor at HealthQuest Capital
Jared Teo
Managing Director at HealthQuest Capital
Randy Scott
Partner at HealthQuest Capital
Todd Creech
Investor at HealthQuest Capital
Witney McKiernan
Principal at HealthQuest Capital

Network5

Claire EnglandMentor
Investment Partner at Green Park & Golf Ventures
Brenton Fargnoli
Partner at AlleyCorp
Nasir Qadree
Founder and Managing Partner at Zeal Capital Partners
Nicole Wardlaw
Analyst at Zeal Capital Partners
Richard Odior
Principal, Pre-seed Vehicle at Zeal Capital Partners

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Emily Zhen?
Emily Zhen, an immigrant and first‑generation investor with NEA training, focuses on healthcare and financial inclusion, backing diverse teams that embed inclusion into product design and go‑to‑market strategies.
Where does Emily Zhen work?
Emily Zhen is Principal at HealthQuest Capital.
What does Emily Zhen invest in?
Emily Zhen invests in EdTech, Fintech, Future of Work, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
What check size does Emily Zhen write?
Emily Zhen typically writes checks of $50K – $50M.
What companies has Emily Zhen invested in?
Investments tracked here include Auxa Health, Understood Care.
Where did Emily Zhen go to school?
Emily Zhen studied at The Wharton School (Master of Business Administration - MBA); University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General); The Wharton School (Bachelor of Science (B.S), Economics, Finance and Healthcare Policy).

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