Derek Ruston vs Zhifang Gao

Derek Ruston vs Zhifang Gao

Derek Ruston is a venture capital based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Zhifang Gao is a venture capital based in Grand Cayman across 160 portfolio companies. Sector focus diverges: Derek Ruston concentrates on generalist deals and Zhifang Gao on Climate Tech, Digital Health and Impact. On stage, Derek Ruston is active at undisclosed stages and Zhifang Gao at Seed, Series A and Series C.

• Investor type: Derek Ruston — Venture Capital; Zhifang Gao — Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Derek Ruston — Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Zhifang Gao — Grand Cayman
• Portfolio companies: Derek Ruston — not disclosed; Zhifang Gao — 160
• Sectors: Derek Ruston — not disclosed; Zhifang Gao — Climate Tech, Digital Health, Impact
• Stages: Derek Ruston — not disclosed; Zhifang Gao — Seed, Series A, Series C

• Derek Ruston — Venture Capital · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Derek Ruston portfolio
• Zhifang Gao — Venture Capital · Grand Cayman · 160 tracked deals · Zhifang Gao portfolio

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