Zihao Xu

Zihao Xu has extensive experience in the finance and technology sectors. Zihao started their career at Octopus Ventures in 2016 as a Partner, where they focused on investing in innovative companies in the health, fintech, deep tech, consumer, and B2B software industries.

In 2019, Zihao joined Elliptic as a Non-Executive Director, where they empowered financial institutions and crypto businesses to confidently manage risk and meet AML regulatory compliance worldwide. Zihao also served as a Non-Executive Director at Mosaic Smart Data, providing insight and real-time intelligence for FICC market participants.

In 2021, Zihao took on multiple Non-Executive Director roles. Zihao joined Integrated Finance, where they automated workflows for financial technology firms and fintech startups. Zihao also joined Tatum, a company that simplifies blockchain development by offering a unified framework for multiple blockchain protocols.

In 2022, Zihao continued their work as a Non-Executive Director, this time with Vinter, an index provider for crypto assets, and Intropic, a company that leverages unique information to create beneficial use.

Furthermore, Zihao served as a Board Observer at Merge, a company that provides banking and payment solutions for crypto and web3 companies, and also at multiply.ai, a company that offers free financial plans to help individuals make informed decisions about their money.

Zihao's work experience demonstrates their expertise in investing, blockchain technology, financial services automation, and regulatory compliance.

Zihao Xu pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Management from the University of Oxford. Zihao attended the university from 2007 to 2010.