Tianyi Zhou

Tianyi Zhou is a Principal at Linear Capital, where she focuses on interdisciplinary scientific advances in chemistry, new materials, and biology . Prior to joining Linear, she worked at a governmental venture capital firm in Suzhou focused on new materials and biotechnology investment opportunities . She holds a bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, where she graduated with first-class honours, and also received an honorary master's degree from Cambridge; she further conducted nanogold-related academic research at Northwestern University's Mirkin Group . In her investor role, she has been described by a portfolio founder as engaging in thorough, multi-hour discussions covering both technical and commercial dimensions .