About
Larry Li, rooted in data engineering, prioritizes startups that convert existing tech into proprietary data flywheels, using Amino resource system cataloging tens of thousands of founders and favoring immigrant-led teams.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechConsumerCrypto & Web3Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechRoboticsSaaS
Experience
- Amino CapitalFounder, Managing Partnercurrent2012 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country ClubBoard of Directorscurrent2026 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- Tsinghua SEM Alumni Association – Silicon ValleyPresidentcurrent2025 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- Golf Club of Tsinghua SEM Alumni, Silicon ValleyChairmancurrent2024 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- ForbesForbes Midas Seed List 20252025 — 2026
- ForbesForbes Midas List 20252025 — 2026
- ForbesTop 5 AI Investment Trendsetter, Forbes Midas Seed List 20242024 — 2025
- ForbesTop 10 on Forbes Midas Seed List 20232023 — 2024
- TEEC Angel Fund IPartner2010 — 2012Silicon Valley, USA
- Cauldron Technologies IncCo-founder and CEO2005 — 2010
- Symantec/VERITAS SoftwareEngineering Manager2000 — 2005
- Wachovia CooperationProject lead & DBA1997 — 2000
- Verizon Wireless WorldSenior Software Engineer1994 — 1997Tampa, Florida, United States
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Skills & more
Cloud Computing77Java29MySQL38Apache22PHP7Oracle8LAMP3VMware2DB21Business2Web VideoInvestments11
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Online Social NetworkingStart-upsProduct ManagementMobile DevicesWeb DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesWirelessDatabasesEnterprise SoftwareRESTSoftware DevelopmentWeb ApplicationsFrom Larry's professional profile.
Deals · 5
SkuchainLed round
via Amino Capital · filed Feb 2022
GRAILLed round
via Amino Capital
WebflowLed round
via Amino Capital
EvertoonLed round
via Amino Capital
摩拜单车 (Mobike)Led round
via Amino Capital
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Led
AssemblageContasticHuman Longevity IncOrbeusOzloSkycatchString LabsWoomoo
Board seats
Battlefy BattlefyCandy HouseString Lab
Investor
DfinityKybernucZoom
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Amino Capital
Network1
Investors connected to Larry in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Larry Li?
- Larry Li, rooted in data engineering, prioritizes startups that convert existing tech into proprietary data flywheels, using Amino resource system cataloging tens of thousands of founders and favoring immigrant-led teams.
- Where does Larry Li work?
- Larry Li is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Amino Capital.
- What does Larry Li invest in?
- Larry Li invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Robotics, SaaS.
- What check size does Larry Li write?
- Larry Li typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
- What boards does Larry Li sit on?
- Larry Li holds tracked board seats at Battlefy Battlefy, Candy House, Skuchain, String Lab.
- What companies has Larry Li invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Assemblage, Contastic, Evertoon, GRAIL, Human Longevity Inc, Orbeus, Ozlo, Skuchain, Skycatch, String Labs, Webflow, Woomoo, and 5 more.
- Where did Larry Li go to school?
- Larry Li studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Graduate School of Business); University of Florida (Master, Electrical Engineering); 清华大学经济管理学院 Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management (Graduate Study, Macro Economics).
- Does Larry Li lead rounds?
- Yes — Larry Li has led 13 tracked investments.
Same school
Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business1,385
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Also attended 清华大学经济管理学院 Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management9
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Also attended Tsinghua University154
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Shared employers
Also worked at Forbes147
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Also worked at Symantec/VERITAS Software86
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Also worked at Wachovia Cooperation225
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