Company Profile
Lanchi Ventures (LCV) is a prominent early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to backing daring entrepreneurs who leverage technology to redefine the future. The firm strategically invests across key sectors including Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, consumer, and bio + healthcare. With a commitment to long-term support, Lanchi Ventures assists its portfolio companies with R&D and commercialization, follow-on financings, and talent recruitment, fostering a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem that includes communities for CEOs, AI entrepreneurs, and AGI enthusiasts.
The firm was founded in 2008, with its origins tracing back to BlueRun Ventures China, which itself spun off from Nokia Venture Partners in 2005. Jui Tan, a Managing Partner, played a pivotal role in establishing BlueRun Ventures' presence in Asia in 2005, bringing over two decades of venture capital experience. In September 2023, BlueRun Ventures China rebranded as Lanchi Ventures, aiming to solidify its identity as a global VC fund with a strong focus on connecting Chinese AI entrepreneurs with international markets.
Lanchi Ventures manages multiple funds with total assets under management reaching approximately $2.8 billion. The firm has made over 400 investments in more than 200 portfolio companies. Notable investments span various technological domains and include companies like Li Auto, an electric vehicle maker, AI agent developer Genspark, large language model firm Moonshot AI, and robotics companies such as Gausium Robotics, Galbot, and AGIBOT.
The leadership team, including Managing Partners Jui Tan and Terry Zhu, brings extensive experience in technology and venture capital. Jui Tan, recognized by Forbes Midas List, has a background in global service development at Singapore Telecom and engineering at IBM, focusing on computing and networking systems. Lanchi Ventures is also a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) since May 2022, underscoring its commitment to responsible investing and ESG principles.
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