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Jun Qu

Investor

Principal at Main Sequence Ventures

Sydney, Australia

Writes $250K – $20M checks · typically $10.1M

About

Jun Qu blends engineering training, McKinsey strategy experience and Stanford study to help Australian scientists build globally relevant deep-tech mining and critical-minerals companies, offering explicit guidance on venture-backable mining tech.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyFoodTechHardwareHealthtechSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Main SequencePrincipalcurrent2025 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
  2. Main SequenceInvestment Manager2023 — 2025Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  3. Main SequenceSenior Investment Associate2021 — 2023Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  4. PresienNon Executive Directorcurrent2023 — present
  5. PresienBoard Observer2021 — 2023
  6. ElectraLithNon Executive Directorcurrent2025 — present
  7. XefcoNon Executive Directorcurrent2024 — present
  8. QSATNon Executive Directorcurrent2026 — present
  9. QSATBoard Observer2021 — 2026
  10. ArlulaNon Executive Directorcurrent2023 — present
  11. EmesentBoard Observer2021 — 2026
  12. RIOS Intelligent MachinesBoard Observer2022 — 2023
  13. McKinsey & CompanyPortfolio Manager - McKinsey Launch2021San Francisco Bay Area
  14. McKinsey & CompanyAssociate - Implementation2019 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
  15. UNICEFSustainability Analyst2018Israel & Palestinian Territory
  16. McKinsey & CompanySummer Implementation Associate2018San Francisco Bay Area
  17. ExxonMobilApplications Engineer2014 — 2017Altona Refinery
  18. ExxonMobilSupply Logistics Coordinator2017Victoria, SA, NT and Tasmania
  19. ExxonMobilRefinery Product Scheduler2016Altona Refinery
  20. ExxonMobilProcess Engineer2013 — 2014Altona Refinery
  21. ExxonMobilProcess Engineering Intern2011 — 2012
  22. CSIROResearch Intern2010 — 2011CSIRO

Skills & more

Process Engineering17Analytic Problem Solving3Presentations2Communication1Project Management8Team Organisation4Chemistry15Data Analysis3Chemical Engineering11Materials Science2Process Simulation3Engineering9
+12 moreCOMSOLEnergyRefinery OperationsGasLeadershipResearchProject EngineeringPetroleumCustomer ServiceFinancial ModelingManagement ConsultingAdvanced Process Control

Languages Chinese · English

From Jun's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

EmesentPresienQuasarRIOS Intelligent Machines

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Main Sequence Ventures

Alejandra Romero
Associate at Main Sequence Ventures
Alezeia Brown
Investment Manager at Main Sequence Ventures
Alison Deans
Investment Committee at Main Sequence Ventures
Ben Hansky
Senior Legal Counsel at Main Sequence Ventures
Bill Bartee
Managing Partner at Main Sequence Ventures
Danielle Haj Moussa
Analyst at Main Sequence Ventures
Danielle Haj-Moussa
Associate at Main Sequence Ventures
Elaine Stead
Principal at Main Sequence Ventures

Network4

Alejandra Romero
Associate at Main Sequence Ventures
Alezeia Brown
Investment Manager at Main Sequence Ventures
Danielle Haj Moussa
Analyst at Main Sequence Ventures
Gabrielle Munzer
Partner at Main Sequence Ventures

Investors connected to Jun in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jun Qu?
Jun Qu blends engineering training, McKinsey strategy experience and Stanford study to help Australian scientists build globally relevant deep-tech mining and critical-minerals companies, offering explicit guidance on venture-backable mining tech.
Where does Jun Qu work?
Jun Qu is Principal at Main Sequence Ventures.
What does Jun Qu invest in?
Jun Qu invests in Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, Space Tech.
What check size does Jun Qu write?
Jun Qu typically writes checks of $250K – $20M.
What boards does Jun Qu sit on?
Jun Qu holds tracked board seats at Emesent, Presien, Quasar, RIOS Intelligent Machines.
Where did Jun Qu go to school?
Jun Qu studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD); Monash University (Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science / Chemical Engineering).

Same school

Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business1,385

Roelof BothaAdvisor & former Steward at Sequoia Capital; SpaceX board memberPeter FentonGeneral Partner at BenchmarkSteve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockKatherine BoyleGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (American Dynamism)Hunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at Homebrew

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Also attended Australian Institute of Company Directors137

John DysonInvestment Principal at Starfish VenturesHelen SounessVenture Partner at RampersandTim HeasleyPartner at ArtesianKirsten BernhardtPrincipal at ArtesianJordan JeffreyPrincipal at ArtesianStephanie MorrisPrincipal at Artesian

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Also attended Monash University120

John DysonInvestment Principal at Starfish VenturesDallies LimInvestor Relations Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsVania Yobeli MeghanDirector, Investment Support at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Clarissa KartikaAssociate, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Barry BrottCo-founder at Square Peg CapitalJustin LibermanCo-founder at Square Peg Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Main Sequence20

Bill BarteeManaging Partner at Main Sequence VenturesMike ZimmermanPartner at Main Sequence VenturesPhil MorlePartner at Main Sequence VenturesMartin DuursmaPartner at Main Sequence VenturesMike NichollsPartner at Main Sequence VenturesAlezeia BrownInvestment Manager at Main Sequence Ventures

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Also worked at Arlula2

Alex FarrugiaInvestment Manager at PaspalisJohn RichmondSenior Investment Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures

Also worked at McKinsey & Company1,548

Elad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalAnn Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture Partners

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Also worked at ExxonMobil55

Sarah AlfaddaAssociate General Counsel at Sapphire VenturesJane CommerfordOperations at 8VCAna Cristina Gadala-MariaPrincipal at QED InvestorsAlex DulinChief Operating Officer at The Innovation SpaceMark TomasovicPrincipal — Ventures at Energize VenturesWill MorrisonPrincipal at DFJ

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