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Gary Rieschel

Investor

General Partner at Qiming Healthcare · Founding Managing Partner at Qiming Venture Partners

Seattle, WA

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

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About

Gary Rieschel, an American venture capitalist who moved full‑time to Shanghai, maintained long-term U.S.–China commitment, backed early-stage Xiaomi, and is frequently invited to policy forums to explain China's innovation system.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechConsumerHealthtechSemiconductors

Beyond investing

Founded
Rieschel created Softbank's U.S. venture group (SBVC) in 1995.
Education
Studied at Reed College (BA, Biology) Studied at Harvard Business School (MBA)
Boards
Rieschel serves on the board of the Asia Society. Rieschel serves on the board of the Atlantic Council, where he is co-chair of its China Hub with Stephen Hadley. Rieschel serves on the board of the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC). Rieschel serves on the board of the Climate Leadership Council. Rieschel serves on the board of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation. Rieschel is on the Fudan University International Advisory Board.
Communities
Rieschel helped found the China Greentech Initiative. Rieschel sponsored the Rocky Mountain Institute's entry to China (Re-Inventing Fire – China). Rieschel actively supports the Asia Society, the Council on Foreign Relations, The Nature Conservancy, PERC, the Climate Leadership Council, and the U.S. Olympic Foundation.

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Deals · 2

NuvairaBoard seat

via Qiming Venture Partners · filed Jan 2022 · $68.2M raise

AppconomyBoard seat

via Qiming Venture Partners · filed Jul 2015 · $2.5M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

Madaket

Per SEC Form D filings.

Colleagues at Qiming Healthcare

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gary Rieschel?
Gary Rieschel, an American venture capitalist who moved full‑time to Shanghai, maintained long-term U.S.–China commitment, backed early-stage Xiaomi, and is frequently invited to policy forums to explain China's innovation system.
Where does Gary Rieschel work?
Gary Rieschel is General Partner at Qiming Healthcare and Founding Managing Partner at Qiming Venture Partners.
What does Gary Rieschel invest in?
Gary Rieschel invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Healthtech, Semiconductors.
What check size does Gary Rieschel write?
Gary Rieschel typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What boards does Gary Rieschel sit on?
Gary Rieschel holds tracked board seats at Appconomy, Madaket, Nuvaira.

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