Jenny Xiao is a partner at Leonis Capital. She previously worked as a researcher at OpenAI.

What Jenny can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. OpenAI · researcher
  2. Leonis Capital · Partner
    Now

Investments named in public bios

SplineMotion AIZeta LabsUnify.ai

Focus

AI

Education

Columbia University, Ph.D. in AI and economics

Also at Leonis Capital

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Who is Jenny Xiao?

Jenny Xiao is a partner at Leonis Capital. She previously worked as a researcher at OpenAI.

How much does Jenny Xiao invest?

Leonis Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Jenny Xiao?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Jenny in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Leonis Capital backed works better.

What did Jenny Xiao do before Leonis Capital?

researcher at OpenAI.

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