What did founders talk about at BlueRun Ventures Singapore Explorer Day? A view of the world, from the world.

On September 28, BlueRun Ventures hosted Explorer Day in Singapore for global entrepreneurs. This was the second edition of Explorer Day following the Silicon Valley event, with four partners and representatives from outstanding portfolio companies in attendance. They exchanged insights on global investment and technology expansion with over 80 founders and experts from local enterprises, government associations, academia, and venture capital firms.

Jui Chan, Managing Partner of BlueRun Ventures, said: "Accelerated by the pandemic, we are witnessing the rapid arrival of the digital economy. For startups, this is an excellent opportunity to actively participate in technology-driven economic growth. Facing this crisis, BlueRun Ventures has remained steadfast in supporting entrepreneurs and startups, providing relevant assistance to help companies adjust their business models in a timely manner and accelerate R&D and commercialization."

Terry Zhu, Managing Partner of BlueRun Ventures, said: "The world is currently facing multiple crises, and we may be in the midst of a major cycle that shifts every 40 to 50 years. Entrepreneurs need to make appropriate adjustments, break away from the mindset they've grown accustomed to over the past decade or so, and rediscover opportunities. Since each market has its own characteristics, it's relatively difficult for startups to fight on multiple fronts simultaneously in the current environment. Therefore, before formulating a global strategy, entrepreneurs need to figure out how to leverage the comparative advantages of the domestic market and the policy influence of different markets, so they can strike with greater focus and achieve success."

During the keynote session, Qin Baoxing, CTO of Gaussian Robotics, shared the company's evolution from "technology-driven Phase 1.0" to "product-driven Phase 2.0" to "digitalization Phase 3.0," along with its multi-dimensional global competitive advantages. Yang You, founder of Luchen Tech, discussed his journey of returning from overseas to start a business in China and leading his company through rapid zero-to-one growth within a year.

In the panel discussion, Shi Jianping, Investment Partner at BlueRun Ventures, was joined by founders from BlueRun portfolio companies including WhaleOps, PPIO, and TCab Tech, as well as academic and industry experts, to share perspectives on new trends in globalization and technology expansion. Regardless of external noise, the sense of value for entrepreneurs and investors always comes from doing the work with their feet on the ground and making the future better. This sense of value is far more precious than gold.

BlueRun looks forward to using this event as an observation post, enabling more entrepreneurs to "see the world from the world's perspective" and discover potential opportunities in a broader world. Going forward, BlueRun will leverage Singapore's vibrant venture capital ecosystem and experience to further connect researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors in Southeast Asia, building a robust innovation ecosystem with a global perspective.

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BlueRun Ventures was established in Silicon Valley in 1998. BlueRun Ventures China was founded in 2005 as a venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups.

Currently, BlueRun Ventures China manages multiple USD and RMB dual-currency funds with assets under management exceeding RMB 15 billion, making it one of the largest early-stage funds in China. The firm invests primarily at Pre-A and Series A stages, covering hard tech and innovative interaction, enterprise technology, new consumption, and healthcare. It has cumulatively invested in over 150 startups, including Li Auto, Waterdrop, QingCloud, Guazi.com, Qudian, Songguo Mobility, Ganji.com, Energy Monster, Yuntu Semiconductor, Machenike, CloudShen Intelligence, Anxin Wangdun, and BioMap.

BlueRun Ventures has been ranked #1 on Zero2IPO's "China Top 30 Early-Stage Investment Institutions" and ChinaVenture's "China Best Early-Stage Venture Capital Institutions TOP30," and was named among Preqin's Top 10 global VC fund managers for consistently high returns.

Additionally, BlueRun Ventures has received consecutive honors from Forbes China, 36Kr, Cyzone, Caixin Media, CBNweekly, Jiemian, and other media organizations, including "China's Best Early-Stage Firm of the Year," "China's Top Venture Capital Firm," "Most Entrepreneur-Friendly Early-Stage Firm of the Year," and "Most Influential Early-Stage Firm of the Year."