Robotics & Angel Investment Forum: How Technology Empowers Urban Development and Attracts Capital
Amidst the successive rollout of national plans for the artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics industries, AI and robotics technologies are poised for leapfrog development. How can these technologies empower urban development, foster win-win cooperation in the Yangtze River Delta and the Greater Bay Area, and establish a Silicon Valley hub in Southern China? What guidance do the newly relaxed favorable policies offer to capital investors and entrepreneurs? What is the historical mission and timely opportunity for capital to accelerate the rapid growth of technology and industry? Where are the current investment trends heading? And what pitfalls should tech entrepreneurs avoid in navigating policy landscapes and securing financing?
During the “5th China Robotics Summit,” the “Robotics · Angel Club” Investment Summit, themed “Focusing on Cutting-Edge Hard Tech to Foster Fruitful Innovation,” will present a feast of technology, featuring key segments such as high-level dialogues, roundtable forums, and project pitch reviews. Leading figures from the investment sector and the technological innovation industry will discussStrengthen the in-depth integration of “capital + technology + incubation” to discuss and identify high-quality startup projects in the Yangtze River Delta region, with a focus on Zhejiang Province, while exploring opportunities for high-tech innovative startups to establish and develop in Yuyao, Ningbo.
Time:May 11, 2018, 8:30–16:30
Location:Zhejiang Provincial Party School, Siming Mountain Branch (Liangnong Town, Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province)
Event Theme:“Robot Angel Club”
Organizer：
Yuyao Municipal Organization Department of the Communist Party of China, Yuyao Municipal Science and Technology Bureau, Zhiyou Angel Academy, Robotics Lecture Hall
Organizer:
36Kr, Yarui Capital, Puhua Capital, Lide Gongchuang, Siasun Robot & Automation, China Robotics Network
Supporting Organizations:
Beihang University, Embedded Systems and Robotics Branch of the Chinese Institute of Electronics, Zhongguancun Rongzhi Special Robot Industry Alliance, SoftBank China, SDIC Innovation, Baidu Ventures, Yuanhe Origin, ZhenFund, Shunwei Capital, Qianzhan Capital, TrueCheng Investment, Wuxiang Capital, InnoAngel Fund, Saihang Fund, Langmafeng Venture Capital, Fosun Investment, Fortune Capital (Dachen VC), Yizhijia, Delian Capital, GSR Ventures, Tus-Holdings Venture Capital, Yaoshang Fund, Ningbo Angel Fund, Leiphone, VCBeat, EO Intelligence
Forum Chair:
Wang Tianmiao (Professor at Beihang University, Chair of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Beijing Chapter), Co-Chair; Wei Fajun (CEO of Highlander Data Technology, a publicly listed company); Dr. Qu Daokui (Chairman and CEO of Siasun Robot & Automation, a publicly listed company)
Wang Shihai (Managing Director, SDIC Innovation Investment Management Co., Ltd.)
Wang Shihai, Managing Director of SDIC Innovation Investment Management Co., Ltd., and Investment Head for the Intelligent Manufacturing and Modern Agricultural Machinery sectors at the National Advanced Manufacturing Industry Investment Fund. He has overseen investment projects in the fields of intelligent manufacturing and modern agricultural machinery, including Suzhou Leader Harmonious Drive Technology Co., Ltd., the merger and acquisition of Zhejiang Wanfeng Group, the U.S.-based PASLING robotics project, Ningbo Fosh Electric Motor Technology Co., Ltd., and Shanghai STEP Electric Corporation. He possesses extensive experience in corporate control, board governance, and operations.
Liu Wei (CEO of Baidu Ventures, Vice President of Baidu)
Liu Wei, CEO of Baidu Ventures and Vice President of Baidu. An enthusiast of cutting-edge technologies, he has founded two startups and accumulated 14 years of experience in venture capital. Since 2011, he has systematically invested in the artificial intelligence industry, backing more than 70 AI companies in China and the United States. He was the lead investor in renowned AI firms such as Face++ and AISpeech. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge.
Liu Ying (Partner, SoftBank China)
Liu Ying, Partner at SoftBank China. Established in 2000, SoftBank China Capital (SBCVC) is a leading venture capital and private equity fund management firm dedicated to investing in high-growth, high-tech enterprises across Greater China. Its successful investment portfolio includes Alibaba, Taobao, Focus Media, GDS Holdings, Shenwu Energy, Puli Sheng, Dian Diagnostics, and Edan Instruments, among other outstanding companies.
Ma Yiping (Partner and General Manager, Shanghai Qianzhan Investment Management Co., Ltd.)
Partner and General Manager of Haiqianzhan Investment Management Co., Ltd. Graduated from the Department of World Economics at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, majoring in International Finance, and obtained a Master's degree. From October 2006 to October 2016, he served at Essence Securities Co., Ltd., holding positions including Assistant to the President and General Manager of the Shanghai Branch, Managing Director and General Manager of the First Investment Banking Department in Shanghai, General Manager of the Comprehensive Investment Banking Department, and Chairman of the Company’s Investment Banking Project Approval Committee, primarily engaged in investment banking business and team management. From November 2005 to October 2006, he served as General Manager of the Investment Banking Department (Shanghai) at China Jianyin Investment Securities Co., Ltd. (CICC Securities), possessing many years of experience in investment banking.
Li Jianwei (Partner at ZhenFund, Managing Partner at Zhencheng Investment Management)
Li Jianwei, a partner at ZhenFund, is the former Investment Director at Sequoia Capital China and a renowned investor. He is an experienced investor in China with expertise in enterprise services, cloud computing, big data, IoT/robotics/smart hardware, mobile healthcare, and cybersecurity. Prior to joining ZhenFund, Li served as Vice President at Sequoia Capital, where he oversaw investments in smart hardware and enterprise-level services. During his tenure at Sequoia Capital, he led investments in smart hardware startups such as Ninebot-Segway, The ONE Smart Piano, Huami Technology (Xiaomi Band), Makeblock, and Lingyun Intelligence.
Zhang Ruijun (Founding Partner of Yari Capital, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Renmin University of China)
Zhang Ruijun, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Business School of Renmin University of China, Independent Director of listed companies, and Co-Founding Partner and CEO of Yarui Capital. He is professionally engaged in theoretical research and practical activities in technology venture capital, venture capital risk management, and advanced business intelligence (BI) consulting for enterprise groups. His areas of focus include precision medicine, artificial intelligence and robotics, and intelligent manufacturing.
Zhang Jianwei (Member of the Hamburg Academy of Sciences, Professor at the University of Hamburg, Germany)
Zhang Jianwei, Member of the Hamburg Academy of Sciences, Professor at the University of Hamburg, and Director of the Institute for Multi-Modal Technologies in the Department of Informatics, is engaged in research and development on perception learning and planning in Industry 4.0, multi-sensor information processing and fusion, intelligent robotics, and multi-modal human-computer interaction.