Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Kathy Xu – Venture in China at Capital Today, Venture is Eating the Investment World 12 (Capital Allocators, EP.243)
Mar 28, 2022
Kathy Xu, the Founding Partner of Capital Today, shares her journey from a small town in Sichuan to becoming a venture capital powerhouse in China. She discusses how her firm's evergreen fund structure provides long-term benefits for investments and the vital role of government policies in shaping the market. Kathy highlights her strategies for identifying promising companies and founders, and the intense competition within the Chinese venture landscape. Her insights into entrepreneurial innovation illuminate the exciting future of investment in China.
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Childhood in Sichuan
- Kathy Xu grew up in a small factory town in Sichuan province, where her father was the general manager.
- This early exposure to her father's problem-solving and interactions with workers gave her valuable insights into human nature.
Transformative Education
- Initially a mediocre student, Kathy's life changed with encouragement from a tutor, sparking a love for learning.
- Passing the senior high school entrance exam opened doors to university, a path not taken by many of her peers.
Early Career and Investment Banking
- Kathy's career began at Bank of China, then Pricewaterhouse in Hong Kong, where she honed her professionalism and work ethic.
- Joining Peregrine investment bank marked her entry into investment, learning from founders like Mr. Zong of Wahaha.