Xu Jiang is Executive Director at Vertex Ventures China with a focus on new energy, AI, and deeptech.
Jiang joined Eugene Foo at YUVC sharing her journey from a management consultant to venture capital. Key topics include fundraising dynamics, valuation strategies, and sector selection. The conversation highlighted the importance of growth mindset, technical team advantages, and offered a pragmatic view on China's venture capital future.
Now listen in for more insights! ❤
00:15 - Challenges of Fundraising 02:32 - Consulting to VC 04:06 - Growth Mindset 05:25 - Investing in AI 08:31 - Hard Tech Investment 11:14 - Beyond Investing 12:25 - Valuation 18:12 - Top-Tier Deals 19:59 - Investment Decisions 20:27 - Choosing Sectors 21:53 - From Volume to Quality 23:28 - Lessons from Failures 24:28 - Investment Standards 25:39 - Success Factors 26:32 - Portfolio Management 31:46 - Future of China’s VC 40:29 - Biggest Bubble 42:23 - Differentiation in Fundraising 43:24 - Meaning of Life 49:12 - Venture Media 52:37 - Secrets to Sustained Energy
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