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Sridhar RamaswamyunlockedTianyi: together at University of Cambridge (2013–2015)
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Tianyi: together at Linear Capital
About
Tianyi Zhou combines a Cambridge first-class Natural Sciences degree and gold nanoparticle research at Northwestern with hands-on materials-to-manufacturing expertise, a Suzhou government-backed venture background and focus on Asia–Europe battery collaboration.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRobotics
Experience
- Linear CapitalPrincipalcurrent2022 — presentShanghai, China
- 苏创投·国发创投 (Suzhou International Development Venture Capital)Senior Associate2018 — 2022Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Northwestern UniversityResearcher2016 — 2017Evanston, Illinois, United States
- Max Planck Institute for Sustainable MaterialsInternship Trainee2013Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Skills & more
Analytical SkillsSynthetic BiologyBiotechnologyEarly Stage InvestmentOperational Due DiligenceInorganic ChemistryOrganic SynthesisMaterials ScienceVenture CapitalResearch SkillsClimate Tech Funding
From Tianyi's professional profile.
Colleagues at Linear Capital
Ben Li
COO & CFO at Linear Capital
Bin Li
General Partner at Linear Capital
Can Zheng
Managing Director at Linear Capital
Cherie Qian
Legal Director at Linear Capital
Dunmin Dong
Senior Principal at Linear Capital
Franny Zhong
Finance Manager at Linear Capital
Grace Zou
Legal Director at Linear Capital
Haitao Hu
Data Analyst at Linear Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tianyi Zhou?
- Tianyi Zhou combines a Cambridge first-class Natural Sciences degree and gold nanoparticle research at Northwestern with hands-on materials-to-manufacturing expertise, a Suzhou government-backed venture background and focus on Asia–Europe battery collaboration.
- Where does Tianyi Zhou work?
- Tianyi Zhou is Principal at Linear Capital.
- What does Tianyi Zhou invest in?
- Tianyi Zhou invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Robotics.
- What check size does Tianyi Zhou write?
- Tianyi Zhou typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
- Where did Tianyi Zhou go to school?
- Tianyi Zhou studied at University of Cambridge (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Natural Sciences); Northwestern University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Materials Chemistry); Dulwich International High School Programme Suzhou.
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Shared employers
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