Mr. Alex Zhou is a Managing Partner at Qiming Venture Partners.
Alex is best known for investing in emerging technologies across artificial intelligence, robotics, and other transformative sectors. His portfolio includes more than 20 listed or unicorn companies, including Zhipu AI (02513.HK), Biren Technology (06082.HK), UBTech Robotics (09880.HK), Roborock (688169.SH), HyperStrong (688411.SH), Unisound (09678.HK), Viewtrix Technology (03310.HK), Axera (00600.HK), Transwarp (688031.SH), Yunji Technology (02670.HK), StepFun, Shengshu Technology, Mech-Mind Robotics, Galbot, TARS, Dexmal, AIEDU, DeepWay, Infinigence AI, and ROX Motor.
Before joining Qiming, Alex worked for Kleiner Perkins (KPCB), one of the most prestigious venture capital firms in Silicon Valley. Before beginning his investment career, Alex led HP's (Hewlett-Packard) data storage business unit in China.
Alex was named to the Forbes Midas List in 2026, recognizing the world’s top 100 venture capital investors, and has been recognized on the Forbes China Venture Capital 100 list for multiple consecutive years.
Alex holds an M.B.A. in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Harbin Institute of Technology.
Alex is currently serving as a member of the Industry Advisory Committee of the Beijing Stock Exchange. He is also on the management committee of Qiming Venture Partners Rural Revitalization Entrepreneur Support Program, jointly initiated by Qiming Venture Partners and China Foundation for Rural Development, which is a project committed to training and empowering rural industrial entrepreneurs and social enterprise entrepreneurs.
