Shichun Wu
Overview
Shichun Wu is the founding partner of Plum Ventures, a Chinese angel investment firm established in 2014. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology, media, and telecom sectors, with a particular emphasis on supporting founders from small towns who are characterized as poor, smart, and driven. Plum Ventures operates with a high-velocity investment process, completing new funds every 1 to 1.5 years and screening over 5,000 projects per cycle to invest in about 100. The firm has invested in over 600 companies as of 2024. Plum Ventures has a history of investing in companies such as Hulianpai, a Chinese company that received an angel round investment from Shichun Wu in October 2016. The firm has also invested in companies like Tuogan, AOTIGER Coffee, and PINPHON. Plum Ventures is listed among the top 10 angel investment firms in China, with each investment ranging from RMB 2 million to 5 million. The firm is headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. Shichun Wu's investment philosophy centers on identifying and supporting founders with a strong desire to succeed, particularly those from less developed regions. This approach aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across China, contributing to the growth and diversification of the country's startup ecosystem.
Investment Focus
- Founders from small towns
- Strong desire to succeed
- Technology, media, and telecom sectors
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Shichun Wu invest in?
Shichun Wu invests in Technology, Media and Telecom, and is based in Zhejiang, China. Shichun Wu is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Shichun Wu invest at?
Shichun Wu backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 2M - 5M.
Which regions does Shichun Wu invest in?
Shichun Wu invests across China.
What companies has Shichun Wu invested in?
Shichun Wu's portfolio includes PINPHON, Hulianpai, Tuogan and AOTIGER Coffee.
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