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Joe Zhou Zhi Xiong

Investor

Founder and Managing Partner at Keytone Ventures

Miami, Florida, United States

Writes $1M checks

About

Joe Zhou Zhi Xiong is an early-generation China VC with multi‑cycle perspective, tapped by Kleiner Perkins to found the China arm and bridge Sand Hill Road to local execution.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechGamingHealthtech

Experience

  1. Keytone VenturesFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2008 — presentBeijing, China
  2. Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers ChinaFounding Managing Partner2007 — 2008Beijing, China
  3. Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers ChinaFounding Managing Partner2007 — 2008Beijing, China
  4. SAIF PartnersPartner2001 — 2006Beijing, China
  5. Softbank China Venture CapitalHead of Beijing Office1999 — 2001Beijing, China
  6. UTStarcom ChinaVice President1995 — 1999Beijing City, China

Education

  1. New Jersey Institute of TechnologyMSEE, Semiconductor1988 — 1989
  2. University at BuffaloPh.D. Candidate, Department of ECE1987 — 1988
  3. Beijing University of TechnologyBSEE, Semiconductor1978 — 1982

Deals · 6

DerbySoftSolo GP

via Keytone Ventures

ChinapnrSolo GP

via Keytone Ventures

CloudmindsSolo GP

via Keytone Ventures

GarenaSolo GP

via Keytone Ventures

KuyunSolo GP

via Keytone Ventures

WanhuhealthSolo GP

via Keytone Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Joe Zhou Zhi Xiong work?
Joe Zhou Zhi Xiong is Founder and Managing Partner at Keytone Ventures.
What does Joe Zhou Zhi Xiong invest in?
Joe Zhou Zhi Xiong invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Gaming, Healthtech.
What check size does Joe Zhou Zhi Xiong write?
Joe Zhou Zhi Xiong typically writes checks of $1M.

Same school

Also attended New Jersey Institute of Technology19

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Also attended University at Buffalo56

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Shared employers

Also worked at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers China135

John DoerrChairman of Kleiner PerkinsMary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesMamoon HamidPartner at Kleiner PerkinsAlex TranInvestment Team at General CatalystJordan OrmontPartner, Talent at Menlo Ventures

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Also worked at SAIF Partners5

Eric HsiaManaging Director at TransLink CapitalScott CaiManaging Director at Prosperity7 VenturesBen NgFounding Partner at ProDigital Future FundRamanuj GopalanPartner and General Counsel at Elevation CapitalSam YuManaging Partner at Long Venture Partners

Also worked at UTStarcom China2

Cyril CollonGeneral Partner at Partech VenturesRuchir GoduraEnterprise SaaS & GTM Architect at SenseAI Ventures