Yan Shi Zhang
Yan Shi Zhang is a distinguished Singaporean-Chinese venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
As the founder and CEO of Polaris Venture Fund, he is known for his unique vision and long-term investment strategy. Yan Shi Zhang focuses on cutting-edge technology fields with significant social value, including IT core technology, financial technology, healthcare, AR/VR, robotics, drones, space technology, and blockchain. He is currently particularly active in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
Yan Shi Zhang possesses extensive experience in the venture capital sector. He previously served as the Principal of 500 Startups Greater China, being one of the early pioneers to introduce international venture capital into mainland China, and successfully led or participated in investments in numerous well-known companies listed in the U.S., including Baidu and Focus Media. The investment portfolio led by Polaris Venture Fund continues to expand, achieving high growth and successful exits in multiple projects, such as the early investment in Chime Bank.
He currently also serves as the Chairman of Skuchain.
Simultaneously, Yan Shi Zhang is an active philanthropist, with substantial donations in both Singapore and the United States.
For his outstanding contributions in the venture capital field, Yan Shi Zhang has received multiple industry honors, including the Forbes “Chinese Venture Capitalist Golden Hand Award”.