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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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