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Fred Li

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Managing Director / Head of University Ventures at Gobi Partners · Head of University Ventures at AEF Greater Bay Area Fund

Hong Kong (SAR)

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About

Fred Li is a hands-on bridge to Hong Kong universities—lecturer, advisor and mentor who manages joint HKU funds—and a former 1,000-person GM applying turnaround and digital-transformation CEO experience to spin-offs.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningFintechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaS

Experience

  1. Gobi PartnersHead of University Venturescurrent2026 — presentGreater Bay Area (GBA), China
  2. Gobi PartnersManaging Directorcurrent2025 — presentHong Kong SAR | Greater Bay Area #GBA
  3. Gobi PartnersSr. Executive Director2024 — 2025Greater Bay Area | Hong Kong SAR
  4. Gobi PartnersExecutive Director2022 — 2024Hong Kong / GBA
  5. Hong Kong Baptist UniversityLecturer, Global Sustainable Investing & ESG Integration in Business, MScBMcurrent2026 — presentHong Kong SAR
  6. Hong Kong Baptist UniversityMember of Task Force on the Review of HKBU Graduate Attributes for Research Postgraduate Studentscurrent2026 — presentGBA
  7. The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityLecturercurrent2025 — presentHong Kong SAR
  8. The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityMember of PolyU EIF Advisory Panelcurrent2024 — presentHong Kong SAR
  9. HKUMed Technology Transfer Unit | TTUExpert on the HKUMed Technology Transfer Unit Expert Panelcurrent2026 — presentChina
  10. Jingjinji National Center of Technology Innovation (京津冀国家技术创新中心)Review Expert, Disruptive Technology Projects Evaluation (颠覆性技术项目论证评审专家)current2026 — presentChina
  11. HKU TEC | iDendronOrganising Committee, HKU Super Angel Network (HKU SAN)current2025 — presentHong Kong SAR
  12. HKU Business School Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee Membercurrent2026 — presentGreater Bay Area, China
  13. Shenzhen Research Institute, The Chinese University of Hong KongVenture Mentor | 香港中文大学深圳研究院众创中心创业导师current2025 — presentShenzhen, Guangdong, China
  14. ZENCE OBJECT TECHBoard Director & Chair of Governance Committeecurrent2023 — presentGreater Bay Area
  15. BLOCK71 GlobalStartup Mentor (Regular)current2025 — presentAsia
  16. BLOCK71 GlobalMentor / Consultant, Pathways by Block71 | NUS Enterprise2024 — 2025Singapore
  17. HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks CorporationPanel Member, Admission Panel of the Elite Programme and Acceleration Programmecurrent2023 — presentHong Kong SAR
  18. Gaia Group RestaurantsGroup General Manager2019 — 2021Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok
  19. Hywin Financial Holding GroupExecutive Director, Private Markets2018 — 2019Hong Kong SAR
  20. CLSAVice President, Private Equity2015 — 2018Hong Kong / Greater China
  21. Ocean Equity PartnersSenior Associate2014 — 2015Hong Kong / Greater China
  22. DeloitteRestructuring Services (Financial Advisory)2012 — 2014Hong Kong SAR

Skills & more

Start-up Ventures1Convertible Bonds1

Languages Cantonese · English

  • HKICPA CPA Digital Badge — Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA)
  • Certified ESG Analyst® — EFFAS - The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies

From Fred's professional profile.

Colleagues at Gobi Partners

Abraiz Abdullah
Investment Associate at Fatima Gobi Ventures
Adlil Zulaikha
Manager, Marketing at Gobi Partners
Adrian Kurnia
Director, Investment at Gobi Partners
Ali Mukhtar
General Partner at Fatima Gobi Ventures
Ameen Iskandar
Executive, IT Operations and Development at Gobi Partners
Angel Chau
Chief Financial Officer at Gobi Partners
Angie Lam
Director, Fund Administration and Compliance at Gobi Partners
Arya Masagung
Venture Partner at Gobi Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Fred Li?
Fred Li is a hands-on bridge to Hong Kong universities—lecturer, advisor and mentor who manages joint HKU funds—and a former 1,000-person GM applying turnaround and digital-transformation CEO experience to spin-offs.
Where does Fred Li work?
Fred Li is Managing Director / Head of University Ventures at Gobi Partners.
What does Fred Li invest in?
Fred Li invests in AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, SaaS.
Where did Fred Li go to school?
Fred Li studied at The University of Hong Kong (Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance); The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Master of Science, Biotechnology).

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