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Qinyu Qiao

Partner atGSR VenturesCalifornia
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Qinyu Qiao is a Partner at GSR Ventures focusing on AI and frontier technologies. He previously held roles at Thunderfire Game Studio, Hongshan Capital China, and McKinsey & Company.

What Qinyu can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Career

  1. McKinsey & Company · Senior Associate
  2. Hongshan Capital China
  3. Thunderfire Game Studio · Game Design Expert and CEO Business Assistant
  4. GSR Ventures · Partner
    Now

Focus

AI-related hardwaresoftware applicationsfrontier technologies

Education

Tsinghua University, Bachelor of EngineeringTsinghua University, Ph.D. in Automotive EngineeringTsinghua University, Bachelor of Economics

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Who is Qinyu Qiao?

Qinyu Qiao is a Partner at GSR Ventures focusing on AI and frontier technologies. He previously held roles at Thunderfire Game Studio, Hongshan Capital China, and McKinsey & Company.

How much does Qinyu Qiao invest?

GSR Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Qinyu Qiao?

A warm intro from a founder GSR Ventures backed works best.

What did Qinyu Qiao do before GSR Ventures?

Senior Associate at McKinsey & Company; Hongshan Capital China; Game Design Expert and CEO Business Assistant at Thunderfire Game Studio.

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