Backed by Experience.Built for Long-Term Value.
Extelligence Invest is a cross-border early-stage investment firm with a mission to generate long-term alpha through disciplined, thesis-driven investing in transformative technologies.
Our team combines decades of global experience across:
Trusted Stewards of Capital
We are committed to transparent communication, rigorous due diligence, and delivering outsized outcomes for our partners.
Transparent Communication
Clear, honest dialogue with all stakeholders
Rigorous Due Diligence
Comprehensive analysis and evaluation processes
Outsized Outcomes
Delivering exceptional returns for our partners
Our General Partners
Leaders with proven track records and deep expertise across global markets
Tony F. Chan
Mathematician. University Leader. Global Innovation Strategist.
Former President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and of HKUST, Tony brings global academic and innovation leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford University, has spearheaded cross-border research partnerships, and continues to shape the future of science, education, and deep tech in Asia and beyond.
James Kong
Retired Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc.
James joined BlackRock as its 25th employee (alongside 8 cofounders) and spent 30 years at the firm as one of its most seasoned senior management executives. A seasoned professional in business operations, he is also an active angel investor and adviser to early-stage startups.
Richard Du
Global Automotive Leader. Supply Chain & Marketing Expert.
Graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Richard brings over two decades of experience in the international automotive industry. He has held leadership positions at PwC, General Motors, Siemens, Jaguar Land Rover, and SAIC Group. Richard spent 10 years in the Middle Eastern region, where he spearheaded the operation of one of the world's largest global companies. He has overseen overseas supply chains, brand communication, and marketing networks for vehicle brands including Land Rover, Jaguar, Cadillac, Chevrolet, MG, Roewe, and Opel. With deep expertise in new energy vehicles and autonomous driving, Richard manages cross-border teams and brings strategic insight into global mobility trends.
Vivian Zhang
Investor. AI Strategist. VC & Growth Advisor.
Vivian is a seasoned investor and growth strategist with over 20 years of hands-on technology experience, particularly in frontier AI. She holds graduate degrees in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics. Vivian brings experience from multiple leading funds and has served as an advisor to startups at the intersection of deep tech and global expansion. In addition to her investment work, she teaches at the Data Science Institute at Columbia University and regularly gives workshops at Tsinghua University, National Taiwan University, and other leading institutions. She is passionate about empowering founders and bridging innovation between China and the U.S.
Dapeng Hu
Dapeng Hu, Ph.D., CFA, accomplished executive & subject matter expert in investment data analytics and financial technology. He spent 22 years at BlackRock as a Managing Director with a proven track record in investment, risk management, and development of Aladdin, an industry-renowned investment and risk management technology system. At BlackRock, Dapeng also advised major financial institutions and regulators such as the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, US Treasury, FDIC, FHFA, JPMorgan, Citi, AIG, Wells Fargo, etc. Previously, he served as a senior quant at Wells Fargo and Citi, developing financial analytics and tools to manage the country’s largest mortgage portfolios. Dapeng is a recognized leader bridging technology innovation with measurable business impact. Before joining the financial industry, Dr. Hu was a research faculty member in the Real Estate Department at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He earned a BS degree from Peking University, an MS degree from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania.
Our Ethos
We invest in defensible businesses across AI, deeptech, data infrastructure, and healthcare, and are proud to partner with some of the world's most visionary technical founders.