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Dr Zhong Zhaoyang is a technology investment professional with nearly ten years of dedicated experience, distinguished by his ability to merge deep technical expertise with sharp financial and strategic acumen. His career spans senior leadership and venture capital roles at industry-leading firms.

Currently, as the Investment Director for HRC Group, a global leader in high-performance carbon fiber solutions, Dr Zhong leads the company's investment, financing, and future IPO preparations, while also driving strategic business development and cross-border M&A projects. His prior experience includes roles at esteemed venture capital firms such as Hongshan Capital, where he focused on technology incubation from top universities; Rockets Capital, an XPeng-backed fund where he led investments in the smart EV industry; and Chengwei Capital, where he managed the full deal lifecycle for deep-tech companies.

Dr Zhong's investment portfolio demonstrates his strategic focus on foundational and frontier technologies. He has been a key investor in the semiconductor sector, backing industry leaders such as Wuhan Integrated, Yun Silicon, Hestia Power, and X-EPIC. In the new energy and advanced materials space, his investments include pioneers like HRC and Gru Energy. His interest in disruptive innovation is further reflected in his investment in XPeng Aeroht, a trailblazer in the futuristic field of flying cars.

His formidable expertise is built upon a unique combination of academic achievements. He holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge, a dual-degree MBA from the Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance and Cornell University, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Huazhong University of Science & Technology.

Outside of his professional endeavors, he is an avid traveler and enjoys skiing, basketball and badminton.