About
Florian Obst focuses on foundational AI infrastructure, developer tools and data plumbing, co-authored the deep-dive From Hype to High-Impact and builds tooling for systematized sourcing and research.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
Climate TechDeep TechFintechHardwareHealthtechSaaS
Experience
- ZB CAPITALPartnercurrent2012 — presentHong Kong SAR
- ZubbilyInvestorcurrent2021 — presentHong Kong SAR, Shenzhen, Malaysia
- VechnologyInvestorcurrent2022 — presentMalaysia
- eKomoditi Southeast AsiaInvestorcurrent2022 — presentIndonesia
- Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Peking University HSBC Business SchoolMentorcurrent2021 — present
- Aonic (Formerly Poladrone)Investorcurrent2021 — presentMalaysia
- BotsyncInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSingapore
- Bonny International Holding Limited (HKEx: 1906.HK)Director (Independent Non-Executive) | Chairman of Audit Committeecurrent2020 — presentChina
- Ikka LifestyleInvestorcurrent2020 — presentHong Kong SAR
- Move It - GlobalInvestorcurrent2019 — presentGuangdong, China
- China Ludao Technology Company Limited (HKEx: 2023.HK)Director (Independent Non-Executive) | Chairman of Audit Committeecurrent2016 — present
- Arkit.ioInvestorcurrent2016 — present
- Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Co,Limited (HKEx: 0579.HK)Director (Independent Non-Executive) | Chairman of Audit Committee, Member- Legal & Compliance Comm.2016 — 2023
- Glory Star New Media Group Holdings Ltd. [NASDAQ: GSMG]Investor2019 — 2022
- Zhuhai Megain Technology Co.,Ltd (HKEx: 6939.HK)Investor2016 — 2021Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- Zhidao International (Holdings) Limited (HKEx: 1220.HK)Director (Indenpendent Non-Executive)2014 — 2019
- Essence Securities Co., LtdSenior Manager2010 — 2012
- PwC Corporate FinanceCorporate Finance Manager2009 — 2010Hong Kong SAR
- KPMG Transaction Advisory ServicesManager2007 — 2009Beijing, Hong Kong SAR
- Ernst & YoungSenior Auditor2003 — 2007China, Hong Kong SAR
Skills & more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Prompt Engineering1Machine LearningTerm SheetsDeal ExecutionDeal SourcingValuationDue Diligence8Investments7Strategy6Business Strategy1Strategic Planning1
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ManagementBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningMergers & AcquisitionsProject ManagementStart-upsPrivate equityVenture capitalFinancial analysisFinancial modellingIPO- Odoo 18 Certified — Odoo
- Prompt Engineering Specialization — Vanderbilt University
- Odoo 17 Certified — Odoo
- Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT — Vanderbilt University
- Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership — MIT Sloan Executive Education
- Applied Machine Learning — Columbia Engineering
- Certified Public Accountant — AICPA
- Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy — MIT Sloan Executive Education
- Blockchain Technologies: Business Innovation and Application — MIT Sloan Executive Education
- IoT: Business Implications and Opportunities — MIT Sloan Executive Education
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Florian Obst?
- Florian Obst focuses on foundational AI infrastructure, developer tools and data plumbing, co-authored the deep-dive From Hype to High-Impact and builds tooling for systematized sourcing and research.
- Where does Florian Obst work?
- Florian Obst is Partner at ZB Capital.
- What does Florian Obst invest in?
- Florian Obst invests in Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, SaaS.
- Where did Florian Obst go to school?
- Florian Obst studied at Peking University HSBC Business School (EMBA); MIT Sloan Executive Education (Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership, Business); The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Master of Finance).
Same school
Also attended Peking University HSBC Business School6
Also attended MIT Sloan Executive Education28
Chris ChanFounding Partner at ZB CapitalChuck CorcoranMajor General USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITALJun S HibbardPartner Japan at Zacua VenturesKerry RuppGeneral Partner at True Wealth VenturesPeter LarssonInvestor and Entrepreneur at Goose Valley VenturesAntony RossSenior Advisor at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.
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Also attended The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology126
Aravind SrinivasCo-founder & CEO of Perplexity AIChester NgGeneral Partner at AtomicFrancesco MoroPrincipal at Burda Principal InvestmentsAmanda ChanInvestor at Third Rock VenturesZeya YangInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Petra MeyerInvestor at Golden Seeds
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Also attended The University of British Columbia379
Joan MirallesHead of Administration & Valuation at Inveready Technology Investment GroupZack GrimmerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Carolina BrochadoInvestor at EQT VenturesRares CrisanInvestor at Notable CapitalMarianne WuVenture Partner at Congruent VenturesBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management Lp
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Shared employers
Also worked at Vechnology1
Also worked at Botsync3
Also worked at Arkit.io1
Also worked at PwC Corporate Finance1,771
David PhuController at Felicis VenturesJen WangDeal Operations Manager at Felicis VenturesTianen LiangTax Controller at Felicis VenturesAryo TehranianManaging Director at Mayfair Equity PartnersAne Tolnes HaugdalInvestor at InvestinorEgilInvestor at Investinor
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