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.
President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), former President of HKUST, Tony brings global academic and innovation leadership. He has spearheaded cross-border research partnerships and continues to shape the future of science, education, and deep tech in Asia and beyond.
James Kong
Cross-border PE investor with Asia/US experience
James is an experienced private equity and capital markets investor with a focus on cross-border transactions, growth equity, and capital strategy. He brings a strong track record in high-impact investments and building strategic partnerships across Asia and North America.
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. He has overseen overseas supply chains, brand communication, and marketing networks for global 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 a strong background in AI, frontier technologies, and early-stage venture capital. She brings experience from multiple leading funds and has served as an advisor to startups at the intersection of deep tech and global expansion. Vivian is passionate about empowering founders and bridging innovation between China and the U.S.
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.