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Lanchi Ventures
Jui Tan's Lanchi Ventures manages over $2B focused on early-stage AI, robotics, consumer, and bio+healthcare across Asia.
Lanchi Ventures
BRV Aster is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Hong Kong, registered since 2014. It is based there. The firm advises clients.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
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AUM
> $2B (per the firm, 2025)
Location
Region
Asia
Country
China
City
Hong Kong
Corporate office
Beijing, China
Additional offices
Singapore · Hong Kong
Principals
Jui Tan
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Lanchi Ventures?
Jui Tan is the Managing Partner and leads the investment team. He started his venture capital career at BlueRun Ventures in Silicon Valley in 2001 and later spearheaded its Asian expansion. Tan focuses personally on early-stage AI, robotics, deep tech, and renewable technology investments, and has been named to the Forbes Midas List of top venture capitalists.
How does Lanchi Ventures source deal flow?
The firm operates a structured entrepreneurial ecosystem that includes a dedicated AGI Community, Lanchi CEO Community, AI Entrepreneurship Community, and sector-specific gatherings. This network functions as a proprietary sourcing channel, giving the firm early visibility into AI and robotics startups across Asia that generalist funds often miss.
Is Lanchi Ventures a renminbi or dollar-denominated fund?
Lanchi Ventures operates exclusively through dollar-denominated fund structures. This makes it a cross-border vehicle for global limited partners seeking pure early-stage technology exposure in China and Southeast Asia, avoiding the regulatory complexity of renminbi-plus-dollar dual-currency managers.
What is Lanchi Ventures' relationship to BlueRun Ventures?
Jui Tan started his venture career at BlueRun Ventures in Silicon Valley and led its 2005 expansion into Asia. The China-based operation subsequently rebranded as Lanchi Ventures, operating as an independent firm headquartered in Beijing while maintaining the early-stage technology focus that defined the original BlueRun franchise.
What investment stages does Lanchi Ventures target?
The firm concentrates on early-stage investments, primarily Seed and Series A rounds. With fund terms averaging 10 years, Lanchi Ventures provides long-duration capital designed to support technical founders from initial product development through commercialization and follow-on financings.
Does Lanchi Ventures maintain philanthropic or ESG structures?
Lanchi Ventures became a UN PRI signatory in May 2022 and publishes an annual ESG fact sheet. The firm integrates responsible investing commitments into its investment process, including social and environmental responsibility standards and inclusive workplace practices, though no separate philanthropic foundation is disclosed.
Which portfolio companies show Lanchi Ventures' AI and robotics focus?
The portfolio includes humanoid robotics company AGIBOT, AI compute platform HPC-AI Tech, autonomous cleaning robot maker Gausium Robotics, and electric vertical takeoff and landing developer TCab Tech. The firm also backs AI application companies such as Genspark, ChatPods, and Jobright.
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