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Hurst Lin

Investor

General Partner at DCM Ventures · General Partner at DCM

China

Writes $250K – $15M checks · typically $8M

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About

Hurst Lin joined DCM as a General Partner in 2006, overseeing global strategy and investment philosophy, and focuses on AI and consumer internet including eCommerce, digital media, online travel, mobile, and O2O. He previously co-founded and served as COO of SINA Corporation (now Weibo) and worked as a management consultant at Ernst & Young.

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Experience

  1. DCMpartners

Deals · 1

BlockIDBoard seat

via DCM Ventures · filed Feb 2025 · $11M raise

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Other disclosed investments

Investor

51zhaoyou.com58.comBentomlFxiaokeGagoImbeeJimutourKaonKuaishou TechnologyLingopalMendel.aiOrder HandlerOriental StandardPanda SelectedPapayaMobilePharmaronReforged LabsShudi WangluoTextqlTiamatTiebaobeiTuniuUdeskWandoujiaWeipinhuiWeShineWhatsModeWorkTransYaoshibangYetang

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hurst Lin?
Hurst Lin joined DCM as a General Partner in 2006, overseeing global strategy and investment philosophy, and focuses on AI and consumer internet including eCommerce, digital media, online travel, mobile, and O2O. He previously co-founded and served as COO of SINA Corporation (now Weibo) and worked as a management consultant at Ernst & Young.
Where does Hurst Lin work?
Hurst Lin is General Partner at DCM Ventures and General Partner at DCM.
What check size does Hurst Lin write?
Hurst Lin typically writes checks of $250K – $15M.
What boards does Hurst Lin sit on?
Hurst Lin holds tracked board seats at BlockID.
What companies has Hurst Lin invested in?
Investments tracked here include 51zhaoyou.com, 58.com, Bentoml, Fxiaoke, Gago, Imbee, Jimutour, Kaon, Kuaishou Technology, Lingopal, Mendel.ai, Order Handler, and 18 more.

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