AI Founders & Global Capital: Cross-Border Fundraising and Expansion (UK, US, CN & SG)
Hosted by the China-Britain Artificial Intelligence Association (CBAIA), you are cordially invited to a unique hybrid (in-person and virtual) fireside chat. This event brings together seasoned investors from leading firms in China, the UK, the US, and Singapore for an in-depth conversation with the global Chinese entrepreneurial community.
We understand that many overseas Chinese entrepreneurs face a critical challenge: navigating the global capital landscape. Where should you fundraise? What are the distinct characteristics and investor preferences in different markets? This event is designed to address these very questions.
Whether you are an early-stage founder seeking seed funding or an established entrepreneur planning international expansion, this is an invaluable opportunity to gain insights into:
• Cross-Market Investment Landscape
Discover the latest trends, differences, and investment appetites of the venture capital ecosystems in China, the UK, the US, and Singapore.
• The Investor’s Perspective
How do top-tier investors evaluate startups? What specific qualities and potential do they look for in overseas Chinese entrepreneurs?
• Actionable Advice for Founders
In the current macroeconomic climate, how should you strategize your fundraising efforts, build your team, and achieve cross-border growth?
The event will feature a 45-minute panel discussion and a 30-minute interactive Q&A session, both conducted simultaneously online and in person. Following the discussion, there will be a 1-hour networking session exclusively for in-person attendees in London.
Join us to explore new frontiers in global entrepreneurship.
Our Speakers
Yinghui Kuang | Partner, Granite Asia (Singapore)
Yinghui Kuang is a partner at Granite Asia, focusing on innovative technologies including robotics, automation, AI, and consumer electronics. His investment portfolio includes companies such as Geek+, Megarobo, Momenta, Ronovo Surgical, Chemlex, Neptune Robotics, PetKit, Jina.ai, EMQ, Qing Chuang, and Sensors Data.
Yinghui joined Granite Asia in 2018. Prior to that, he was a founding team member at Baidu Capital. He began his career at Siemens Management Consulting, where he worked on global projects across multiple regions. Yinghui holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Sharp | Executive Director, Vertex Ventures (China)
Sharp is an Executive Director at Vertex Ventures, where he focuses on global investments in AI and software. Prior to joining Vertex Ventures, Sharp worked at Sequoia Capital for several years. He has led or participated in multiple investments that have grown into unicorn or near-unicorn companies. Vertex Ventures is a global venture capital firm backed by Temasek Holdings, headquartered in Singapore.
Siyuan (Cheryl) Liang | Investment Principal, SBI Holdings USA (United States)
Siyuan (Cheryl) Liang is an Investment Principal at SBI Holdings USA, a leading financial services and investment group in Japan. She focuses on early-stage investments in AI, deep tech, and fintech, partnering with founders and global venture firms to identify high-potential startups and support their growth. Prior to venture capital, Cheryl founded an EdTech company and worked as a consultant in enterprise technology and digital transformation. She holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA in Economics from UCLA.
Chong Liu | Investor, Top USD Fund (China)
Chong Liu is an Investor at a top US Dollar fund in China, where he focuses on early-stage investment opportunities in frontier technologies such as AI. Prior to joining Hillhouse, he was an investor at Fidelity Ventures and also founded an industrial software startup, with a focus on AI acceleration in the field of computational fluid dynamics. Chong holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge and an MBA from the joint Tsinghua-Cornell program.
Aitian Li | Investor, Calculus Capital (United Kingdom)
Aitian joined Calculus Capital in 2021. Prior to that, she was a Senior Associate of Private Equity Investment at BOCOMI, which she joined in 2017. She has 6 years of corporate finance and equity investment experience and a large base of industry contacts. As an Investment Associate, Aitian’s role is to source and execute new deals. Aitian began her career at PwC where she qualified as a Certified Public Accountant in China. She holds an MBA degree from Oxford University.
Date & Time
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM GMT (London)
• 11:00 PM - 1:30 AM BJT (Beijing/Singapore)
• 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM PDT (US West Coast)
Venue: Hybrid Event
• In-Person: Details will be provided upon registration approval
• Online: Tencent Meeting - link will be provided upon registration
Please note: This event will be conducted in Mandarin.
Agenda
All times below are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
• 14:40 - 15:00 Registration & Check-in
• 15:00 - 15:50 Panel Discussion: Investment Insights from China, UK, US & Singapore)
• 15:50 - 16:20 Live Q&A
• 16:20 - 17:30 In-Person Networking in London
About the Host
Established in 2018, the China-Britain Artificial Intelligence Association (CBAIA) has grown into one of the UK’s largest and most influential Chinese AI communities. Our network of over 1,900 members constitutes a world-class AI talent tank, and we are dedicated to connecting global intelligence and fostering deep integration between academia, industry, and capital.