Michael Yao, a partner (not Managing Director) at ZWC Partners. See contact routes.
Michael Yao, a partner (not Managing Director) at ZWC Partners, invests in early-to-growth stage technology-driven startups across China and Southeast Asia, with check sizes ranging from $2–5 million for early stages to $30–50 million for later stages. His firm’s distinctive thesis leverages Chinese e-commerce and internet expertise to build successful platforms in Southeast Asia, focusing on sectors like consumer tech, enterprise services, and industry technology. Notable portfolio companies include GoTo (which IPO’d), Tokopedia, J&T Express, Horizon Robotics, Boss Zhipin, and XPeng.
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