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Jiani Chen

Partner at Protagonist

United States

Overview 

Jiani Chen is a Partner at Protagonist with expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions and Fund Of Funds. With a background in private equity and hedge funds, she has successfully led cross-border M&A deals and excelled in investor relations. Highlights of Jiani's career include her role as a Partner at Protagonist, where she leverages her skills in financial advisory and investment banking to drive successful outcomes in mergers and acquisitions, as well as her experience investing in a variety of companies across different sectors and stages.

Work Experience 

  • Growth

    2025 - Current

  • Venture Partner

    2025

    www.protagonist.co

  • Partner

    2022 - 2025

  • Investor

    2024

  • Investor

    2024

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  • Investor

    2024

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