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GSR Ventures, founded in 2004, is a bi-coastal/global early‑to‑growth stage VC with approximately $3.7B AUM. It targets technology partners building AI-enabled software across sectors like fintech, consumer platforms, healthcare, and enterprise. The firm is respected for backing major Chinese tech successes including Didi Chuxing and Ele.me. GSR’s strengths lie in bridging US and Asian markets with deep operational and regional presence.
Location:
Menlo Park, CA (with offices in Beijing, Singapore)
Fund Size:
About $3.7 billion AUM as of 2024
Average Check:
Early- to mid-stage investments—typically modest by growth VC standards (exact checks not specified)
Stage Focus:
Early & growth stage, especially in AI-enabled SaaS, fintech, enterprise software, digital health, consumer internet—predominantly focused on China and US/Asia markets
Household Brands:
Didi Chuxing, Ele.me, Qunar.com
Contact:
James Ding (Managing Director) James@gsrventures.com
Allen Zhu (Managing Director) Allen@gsrventures.com
