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Shanghai Jiao Tong University Education Development Foundation
The foundation was established in 2001 to channel resources into Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Yang Zhenbin serves as chairman while also acting as the...
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Education Development Foundation
The foundation was established in 2001 to channel resources into Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Yang Zhenbin serves as chairman while also acting as the university's Party Secretary. Ding Kuiling, the university president, sits on the board. Donations from alumni such as Qi Shi and Zhao Hongfei have supplied public equity positions that form part of the endowment. Capital is allocated across early-stage venture, growth equity, and fund commitments. Confirmed holdings include positions in Honor through Hanyuan Assets, Daxiaorobot, Zhongsheng Suyuan, and Fengxun Biotech. The foundation also maintains exposure to East Money Information, CATL, and ThunderSoft via donated shares. Geographic focus remains China, with activity concentrated in Shanghai and select national venture platforms. Ticket sizes range from $7 million to $15 million per direct investment. The endowment employs 396 million dollars, of which 165 million dollars sits in a diversified long-term portfolio. Additional offices are not maintained. The foundation sponsors events including the 7th Council Meeting in April 2025, where investment strategy and 2024 financial reports were reviewed. It also participates in the SJTU Entrepreneurs Conference on AI industrialization. Related vehicles include the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Foundation of America, established in 2005, and the Hong Kong Education Foundation, formed in 2014. Governance ties the foundation directly to university leadership through overlapping board roles. Investment decisions route through Hanyuan Assets as the dedicated manager since 2015. This structure allows the endowment to accept restricted equity donations and convert them into venture exposure while retaining oversight by SJTU administrators.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
2001
Location
Region
Asia
Country
China
City
Shanghai
Corporate office
Room 200-208, Old Administrative Building, No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
Principals
Yang Zhenbin
Chairman
Ding Kuiling
President and Board Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at the foundation?
Yang Zhenbin serves as chairman. Day-to-day asset management is delegated to Hanyuan Assets under a mandate active since 2015.
How does the foundation source proprietary deal flow?
Flow arrives primarily through alumni networks and university-affiliated platforms. Hanyuan Assets executes commitments alongside Sequoia China and Matrix Partners China.
Does the foundation participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Both structures are used. It holds limited partner interests in Nantong Jiaotai Future Industry Investment Fund and commits directly via Hanyuan Assets to early-stage companies.
What investment stages does the foundation typically target?
Activity spans seed, start-up, and expansion stages. Preferred fund sizes range from 150 million to 1 billion dollars.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Assets originate from alumni equity donations and ongoing contributions. Notable donors include Qi Shi of East Money and Zhao Hongfei of ThunderSoft.
Does the foundation maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Separate entities exist in the United States and Hong Kong to receive regional gifts. These vehicles operate independently from the core Shanghai endowment.
What is the foundation's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Co-investments occur through Hanyuan Assets alongside Sequoia China and Matrix Partners China. The foundation also maintains a 49.87 percent interest in one domestic fund vehicle.
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