Where does Steven Xi work?

Steven Xi is General Partner at Eastlink Capital Partners.

What check size does Steven Xi write?

Steven Xi typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Steven Xi go to school?

Steven Xi studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA, Finance); Jilin University (Bachelor of Science, Physics); University of Southern California (M.A./Ph.D. Candidate in Econometrics, ABD.).

Steven Xi

Investor

General Partner at Eastlink Capital Partners

Menlo Park, California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1M

Find your path to Steven

289 people in our graph share verified history with Steven — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

James DetweilerunlockedSteven: together at Mercor (2025–2026)

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×3Steven: together at Motherduck

×2Steven: together at Together AI

About

Steven Xi bridges Silicon Valley and China with cross‑border tech investing, was an early investor in Databricks, Uber and MobileIron, and combines physics/econometrics training with founder and corporate development experience.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

s•••@eastlinkcap.comreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Experience

Eastlink CapitalCo-Founder and Managing Partnercurrent2014 — presentMenlo Park, CA
Together AIInvestorcurrent2026 — present
MercorInvestor (Series B)current2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
ModalInvestor (Series A and B)current2023 — present
DatabricksInvestorcurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Seraphic SecurityInvestor (Seed and Series A)current2023 — present
MotherDuckInvestor (Seed and Series A)current2022 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
StreamNativeBoard Observer-Investor (Series A and B)current2021 — present
Riverwood CapitalManaging Director and Adviser2007 — 2016Menlo Park, CA
Hina GroupFounding Managing Director2004 — 2007Palo Alto and Beijing
VanceInfo Technologies Inc. (NYSE:VIT)Acting Executive Vice President, Corporate Development2004Menlo Park, California, United States
Sun Microsystems Inc.Strategy, Utility Computing Group2003Menlo Park

Skills & more

Board Governance2Private Equity/VC3Hedge Funds/Asset Management3Investment Banking31Strategic Consulting3Management7Banking4Hedging2Venture Capital23Business Strategy4Capital1Corporate Development11

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Financial ModelingDue DiligenceFinancial ServicesInvestmentsMergers & AcquisitionsPrivate EquityStart-upsStrategyValuation

From Steven's professional profile.

Colleagues at Eastlink Capital Partners

Anthony Sun

Senior Venture Advisor at Eastlink Capital Partners

Benjamin Fanger

Senior Venture Advisor at Eastlink Capital Partners

Bob Sun

Venture Partner at Eastlink Capital Partners

Candice Zihan Xie

Investor at Eastlink Capital Partners

Eric Ye

General Partner at Eastlink Capital Partners

Siyu Jia

Investor at Eastlink Capital Partners

Stephanie Wang

Venture Partner at Eastlink Capital Partners

Yiran Chen

Senior Strategic Advisor at Eastlink Capital Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Steven Xi?: Steven Xi bridges Silicon Valley and China with cross‑border tech investing, was an early investor in Databricks, Uber and MobileIron, and combines physics/econometrics training with founder and corporate development experience.
Where does Steven Xi work?: Steven Xi is General Partner at Eastlink Capital Partners.
What does Steven Xi invest in?: Steven Xi invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, Enterprise Software.
What check size does Steven Xi write?: Steven Xi typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Steven Xi go to school?: Steven Xi studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA, Finance); Jilin University (Bachelor of Science, Physics); University of Southern California (M.A./Ph.D. Candidate in Econometrics, ABD.).

Same school

Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business785

Prashant ShahPartner at Monta Vista Capital NoorPartner at Clear Ventures TinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear Ventures Katrin GeyskensExecutive Director at Capricorn Venture Partners Bill PescatelloInvestor at Lightbank GlebFounder and Managing Partner at iTech Capital

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Also attended Jilin University6

Daguang WangManaging Director at Yonjin Venture LLC Eric YeGeneral Partner at Eastlink Capital Partners Zheng LiMr. Li is the Chief Executive Officer of the Issuer. at Li Industries Shiyu WangFounder at Sanegene Bio Lincoln WangCo-founder & CTO at Tennibot Shirley BaumerFounder at Shapes

Also attended University of Southern California816

Shaun MaguirePartner at Sequoia Capital Marc BenioffCo-founder, Chair & CEO of Salesforce Gabriel PereyraCo-founder & President of Harvey Damir BecirovicInvestor at Index Ventures Vojtech HornaInvestor at Index Ventures Natalie VaisInvestor at Spark Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Mercor30

Peter FentonGeneral Partner at Benchmark James DetweilerVP of Investments at Felicis Ventures Nancy WangInvestor at Felicis Ventures Sundeep PeechuGeneral Partner at Felicis Ventures Niko BonatsosFounder and Managing Partner of Verdict Virat TalwarInvestor at Spark Capital

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Also worked at StreamNative2

Ibrahim AlSuwaidiPartner at DCM Ventures Gilles BarbierFounder at Zenaton

Also worked at Riverwood Capital34

Francisco Alvarez-DemaldeInvestor at Riverwood Capital Joseline AvendanoInvestor at Riverwood Capital Alex ChetkowskiInvestor at Riverwood Capital Joe De PinhoPartner at Riverwood Capital Felipe FagundesInvestor at Riverwood Capital Anant GoelInvestor at Riverwood Capital

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Also worked at Hina Group2

Skylar LiuSr. Investment Director at Prosperity7 Ventures Pamela LeePartner at TSVC