Where does Zeren Bai work?

Zeren Bai is Senior Principal at Linear Capital.

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 Duke University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics and Statistics); National University of Singapore (H3, Linear Algebra); National Junior College (Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced-Level (A-Level), Physics).

Zeren Bai

Investor

Senior Principal at Linear Capital

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Writes $1M – $10M checks

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

Linear CapitalInvestor Relations Managercurrent2022 — presentShanghai, China
DUMAC (Duke University Investment Office)Investment Analyst2020 — 2022Durham, North Carolina, United States
Duke Investment ClubInvestment Secretary2018 — 2020Durham, North Carolina, United States
Duke UniversityUndergraduate Teaching Assistant2019Durham, North Carolina, United States
DUMAC (Duke University Investment Office)Summer Analyst2019Durham, North Carolina, United States
Romero CapitalEquity Research Intern2018Greater New York City Area
Point72Point72 Academy Summit Participant2018Greater New York City Area
DACC: Duke Advanced-degree Consulting ClubConsultant2018Durham, North Carolina, United States
Duke UniversityUndergraduate Teaching Assistant2017Durham, North Carolina, United States
Duke UniversityPeer Tutor2017Durham, North Carolina, United States
HuaAn Securities Co. LtdSummer Analyst2017Anhui, China
Mecklenburg CountyData Analytics Intern2017Charlotte, North Carolina Area
iOme ChallengeNational Winner and Invited Symposium Panelist2017Washington D.C. Metro Area
SPH MediaStudent Reporter2012 — 2015Singapore

Skills & more

Leadership2TeamworkR Studio6Data Analysis4Research4Finance1Social MediaRStudioPython6Bloomberg TerminalMicrosoft Excel

Languages Chinese · English

Bloomberg Market Concepts — Bloomberg

From Zeren's professional profile.

Colleagues at Linear Capital

Ben Li

COO & CFO 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

Han Fang

Head of Marketing 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 Duke University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics and Statistics); National University of Singapore (H3, Linear Algebra); National Junior College (Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced-Level (A-Level), Physics).

Same school

Also attended Duke University684

Marc AndreessenCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz Fred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of Nudge Jeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture Partners Zach PerretCo-founder & CEO of Plaid; co-founder of Mischief Ryan HrabakInvestor at Lightbank Scott RaneyManaging Director at Redpoint Ventures

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Also attended National University of Singapore456

Anika GuptaInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Justin HallPartner at Golden Gate Ventures Mahati SridharPartner, Rise of the Rest at Revolution Celine XiaoInvestor at DN Capital Sofia DahouneInvestor at Daphni Yi Min LohInvestment Associate at Burda Principal Investments

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Also attended National Junior College13

Kee Lock ChuaManaging Partner at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Michael ChooLegal Associate at Jungle Ventures Claudia TanAnalyst at The Spartan Group Andrew NaiDirector, Private Equity at Aura Group Lawrence WuFounder, Partner at TRIREC Sarah ChewImpact, Analyst at TRIREC

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Shared employers

Also worked at DUMAC (Duke University Investment Office)114

Fred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of Nudge Pae WuGeneral Partner at SOSV Akshita IyerCorporate Insights Lead at Tech Square Ventures Michael BrannanSr. Associate at Volition Capital Paige MorschauserHead of Operations at Red Cell Incubation Evan HenleyAssociate, Investments at Capital One Ventures

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Also worked at Duke Investment Club4

Kevin BhimaniAssociate, Investment Team at Runway Growth Capital Kira BockwinkelVice President, Finance at Industrial Opportunity Partners Gabriele GiaroliVice President at Aea Investors Zach KirshnerCOO & Co-Founder at Meridian

Also worked at DACC: Duke Advanced-degree Consulting Club1

Evelyn ChenPhD Associate at Duke Capital Partners