My angel investment journey began in 2011 with a modest check of $15K for GuruDigger. This sentimental decision marked the inception of PreAngel Fund and unveiled a crucial fact: grassroots entrepreneurs face significant disparities in securing initial capital. Over the past decade, I've invested $40M across 300 startups spanning healthcare technology, financial technology, blockchain applications, mobile internet, and artificial intelligence, resulting in 2 NASDAQ-listed companies, 1 Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed company, and 5 unicorns.
One of my most meaningful investments was in SuperMonkey, a company founded by Tiao Tiao, who was facing dire circumstances with a six-month-old baby in her belly when no other investor would believe an ordinary woman could disrupt the fitness industry. Nine years later, SuperMonkey established itself as a prominent fitness brand in major cities, attracting investors like Yao Ming and Sequoia China, and delivering a 400x financial return.
Beyond my own investments, I've been committed to broadening public involvement in angel investing. I've launched an audio course, "Anyone Could Be an Angel," and written "Outlier Investor" to share my philosophy and experiences. I've also spurred partners to create new angel funds, resulting in four independent funds—Galileo Venture, Ten Dimension Angel, DC Capital, and Rongming Capital—which collectively manage assets exceeding $60M USD.
While the past decade was centered on China, my ambitions and portfolios have always been global. For instance, Ehang's autonomous drones have already spanned 14 countries; Westwell's self-driving trucks have served 160+ clients in 18 countries and regions; and Dobot has sold over 68,000 collaborative robots to 100 countries and regions, ranking first in Chinese robot exporter volume for 4 consecutive years.
