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Chao Zen
Investor at Makers Fund
Tokyo, Tokyo
Overview
Chao Zen is an early stage investor in the entertainment sector, specializing in Asia and Studio investments. With a background in investment banking and management consulting at firms like McKinsey & Company, he brings expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, and venture capital to his current role at Makers Fund.
Zen's career highlights include serving as a Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company and leading Asia client development, showcasing his strong analytical and strategic skills in the business world. Additionally, his experience as Head of Engineering at Adimab, LLC demonstrates his ability to navigate the biotechnology industry successfully.
Work Experience
Investor
2018 - Current
Makers Fund is a global interactive entertainment venture capital firm focused on early stage investments.
Co-Founder
2019 - 2024
Asia Client Development Lead (Healthcare)
2017 - 2018
Engagement Manager
2015 - 2017
Associate
2013 - 2015
Business Analyst
2011 - 2013
McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity
Investment Banking Analyst
2009 - 2011
Credit Suisse Group is a financial services company that advises clients in all aspects of finance.
HTE Engineering
2008 - 2010
Founding member, High Throughput Expression (HTE) Team, a biotech startup that specializes in antibody discovery and production via Yeast. HTE was responsible for R&D and Design of discovery and delivery platform for the technology
Adimab is an antibody discovery and optimization platform, developing full-length human Immunoglobulin Gs.
Raised $45,480,000.00 from Lux Capital.