Richard LIU

Founding Partner, 5Y Capital

Mr. Richard LIU is the Founding Partner of 5Y Capital, with a primary investment focus on TMT(Technology, Media, Telecommunications), Consumer, AI and Biotech industries. He has successfully led investments in prominent companies such as Xiaomi, WPS, XPENG, Horizon Robotics, and XtalPi.

Renowned for his entrepreneurial approach to investing, Liu is often regarded by entrepreneurs as a co-founder rather than just an investor. He also became one of the earliest investors in companies like XPENG and Horizon Robotics.

Liu believes that exceptional entrepreneurs possess a unique minority-thinking mindset that drives disruption. While their ideas may initially seem unconventional or understood, through innovation and collaboration, they create significant societal value. 5Y Capital is committed to discovering, supporting, and motivating such visionary entrepreneurs, offering comprehensive assistance that spans from strategic guidance to operational support.

Richard Liu’s contributions have earned him numerous accolades, both nationally and internationally. He has been ranked on Forbes’ "The Midas List" and recognized as one of the "Top100 Venture Capital Investors" by CB Insights, as well as "China’s Top30 Influential Investors" by Fortune, and "China’s Top100 Investors" by Zero2IPO, "China’s Top100 Venture Capital Investors" by China Venture, "Top100 Most Popular Investors among Entrepreneurs” by 36Kr. In May 2023, Liu was ranked fourth on Forbes’ Midas List of “The World’s Top Venture Capitalists”, marking his third consecutive year in the top five globally.

Liu holds a Master's degree from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and Bachelor's degree from the University of Science and Technology Beijing.

Richard’s Vision for Future Science

Richard Liu is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of science, particularly its ability to address pressing global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and the rise of artificial intelligence. He emphasizes the importance of fundamental scientific research as the key driver of groundbreaking innovations and believes in empowering young scientists to become the pioneers of tomorrow.

Committed to supporting emerging researchers, Liu provides them with the resources and opportunities needed to drive bold, disruptive innovations. For Liu, science not only paves the way for progress but also offers solutions to humanity's most urgent issues. He believes that fostering curiosity and independent thinking is crucial to building a knowledge-driven society. Through his work in scientific philanthropy, Liu seeks to inspire the next generation of scientists to create a more sustainable and prosperous world.