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Zeren Bai

Investor

Senior Principal at Linear Capital

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Writes $1M – $10M checks

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

Krupa VankayalaunlockedZeren: together at Columbia University (2016)
×3Zeren: together at Tencent
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×2Zeren: together at Tongji University

About

Zeren Bai, a former Tencent AI researcher and developer, leverages expertise in computer vision, NLP and machine learning to lead AGI investments and perform rigorous technical diligence on deep‑tech startups.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRobotics

Experience

  1. Linear CapitalVice Presidentcurrent2021 — present
  2. Linear CapitalInvestment Managercurrent2020 — present
  3. Linear CapitalInvestment Analystcurrent2019 — presentShanghai
  4. TencentAI Researcher2017 — 2019Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
  5. IBMChampion of the IBM Metro Pulse Data & Analytics Challenge at Columbia University2017Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Data Analysis4Python1Microsoft ExcelAlgorithmsResearch3Machine LearningMicrosoft PowerPoint4Microsoft Office3Microsoft Word3SQLAWSR
+3 moreSASPublic SpeakingJMP

Languages Chinese · English

  • Python Data Structures — Coursera
  • Using Databases with Python — Coursera
  • Using Python to Access Web Data — Coursera
  • SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 — SAS
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox — Coursera Course Certificates
  • R Programming — Coursera Course Certificates
  • Intermediate R Programming — DataCamp
  • SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 — SAS

From Zeren'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 Zeren Bai?
Zeren Bai, a former Tencent AI researcher and developer, leverages expertise in computer vision, NLP and machine learning to lead AGI investments and perform rigorous technical diligence on deep‑tech startups.
Where does Zeren Bai work?
Zeren Bai is Senior Principal at Linear Capital.
What does Zeren Bai invest in?
Zeren Bai invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Robotics.
What check size does Zeren Bai write?
Zeren Bai typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Where did Zeren Bai go to school?
Zeren Bai studied at Columbia University (Master's degree, Applied Analytics); Tongji University (Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering).

Same school

Also attended Columbia University1,302

Ben HorowitzCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzDoug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzKai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIGabriella GiglioHR & Executive Talent at General CatalystScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)

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Also attended Tongji University50

Joshua XuCo-founder & CEO of HeyGenMarkus FuhrmannInvestor at Cavalry VenturesFan WenPrincipal & Director of AI at Fin CapitalAlmudena MéndezAssociate at Ysios CapitalFlorian BreinerOperating Partner, Growth at FoodLabsJuan NietoFounding Partner, APAC & EU at Zacua Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Tencent57

Leo LuInvestor at Foundation CapitalMichael CheungInvestment at Makers FundCami KatzInvestor at Notable CapitalYong LimDirector / CRIT Ventures USA at Crit VenturesMuzzammil (MZ) ZaveriPartner at Audacious Ventures backing ambitious early-stage foundersKate WangAssociate at FinTech Collective

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Also worked at IBM1,524

Brian ArmstrongCo-founder & CEO of CoinbaseOlivier PomelCo-founder & CEO of DatadogAlexis Le-QuocCo-founder & CTO of DatadogKen ChenaultInvestment Team at General CatalystRoger KrakoffGeneral Partner at Monta Vista CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel Capital

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