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Dalian Longtai Venture Capital
Dalian Longtai Venture Capital, chaired by sanctioned marine fisheries operator Li Zhenyu, blends venture investing with industrial assets in Dalian, China.
Dalian Longtai Venture Capital
Dalian Longtai Venture Capital is a Dalian, China-based investment company. It has invested in one fund. The firm focuses on opportunities in Asia.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2011
Location
Region
Asia
Country
China
City
Dalian
Corporate office
No. 38 Zhangjiang Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning, China
Principals
Li Zhenyu
Founder and Chairman
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who controls investment decisions at Dalian Longtai Venture Capital?
Li Zhenyu holds 95% equity and serves as Chairman, giving him sole investment discretion. The remaining 5% is held by Sun Lihua, a minority shareholder with no publicly documented role in investment committees or deal approval.
How do US sanctions on Li Zhenyu affect the firm's operations?
The US Treasury designated Li Zhenyu under OFAC sanctions in 2022, prohibiting US persons and entities from transacting with him or his controlled entities. This effectively bars Dalian Longtai from accepting dollar-denominated capital, partnering with US-based co-investors, or transacting through the American financial system.
Is Dalian Longtai a single family office or a venture capital firm?
It operates as a hybrid. The firm makes venture-stage and growth-stage investments but is funded by Zhenyu's operating businesses in marine fisheries, shipbuilding, and real estate — a structure closer to a captive family investment vehicle than an institutional venture fund with third-party limited partners.
What industries does Dalian Longtai's capital actually reach?
Beyond disclosed venture-stage investing, the firm holds direct operating interests in a Dalian shipyard industrial park, a yacht-building project, and a commercial headquarters building. Its link to 157 PRC-flagged fishing vessels and the Dalian Ocean Fishery Association confirms deep exposure to marine industries alongside any technology portfolio it may maintain.
Who are Li Zhenyu's known business associates within the firm's network?
Public records identify Xinrong Zhuo, a sanctioned associate involved with Pingtan Marine Enterprise, and Li Li, the controlling shareholder of Tuna Holdings. Both are documented business associates of Zhenyu, though specific roles within Dalian Longtai's governance are not disclosed.
Does Dalian Longtai Venture Capital disclose its assets under management?
No. The firm has not released any public AUM figure, deployment total, or fund-close announcement. Any estimate would need to infer value from its 157-vessel fishing fleet, real estate holdings, and industrial projects — none of which are marked to market in public filings.
Does the firm maintain any philanthropic or foundation structure separate from its investments?
There is no disclosed philanthropic vehicle, charitable foundation, or impact-investing arm associated with Dalian Longtai or Li Zhenyu. The firm's structure integrates commercial fishing, industrial development, and venture investing without a visible separation for philanthropic activity.
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