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 Partners
Leaders with proven track records and deep expertise across global markets
Yann LeCun
Non-Managing General Partner. Turing Award Laureate. Pioneer of Deep Learning.
Professor of Computer Science at New York University (NYU) and Vice President & Chief AI Scientist at Meta. Dr. LeCun was awarded the Turing Award in 2018 for his foundational breakthroughs in deep learning. As the Founding Father of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), his pioneering work has fundamentally reshaped computer vision, robotics, and natural language processing. He is currently leading the exploration of Autonomous Intelligence and World Models, bridging world-class academic research with global, industrial-scale technology innovation.
Tony F. Chan
Non-Managing General Partner. 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.
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.
Amy Hu
Venture Partner. Investment Operations & Financial Valuation Professional.
Amy Hu is an investment operations and financial valuation professional with over 20 years of experience across private equity, asset management, and endowment institutions. She currently serves as a Senior Operations Associate at Columbia Investment Management Company, specializing in asset valuation and financial modeling. Previously, Amy held roles at Stanford Management Company, Hellman & Friedman, Credit Suisse, and Deloitte, building deep expertise in fund administration, middle-office operations, corporate finance, and accounting. She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, a BBA in Accounting from Baruch College, and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Corah Tang
Analyst.
Corah Tang is an Analyst at Extelligence Invest, where she supports the team across investment research, market analysis, and day-to-day operations. She helps organize diligence materials, track emerging venture opportunities, and coordinate information across founders, partners, and internal workflows. Her work contributes to the firm's ability to evaluate new ideas, understand market dynamics, and support cross-border venture initiatives with clear research and careful execution.
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.