the sum is always greater than its parts
our team presents an excellent balance of experience and perspective, investment know-how and industry discipline, global exposure and local networks
Michael Zhu joined Gobi China in 2003 and has over 19 years of venture capital experience, focusing on sectors including new digital infrastructure, enterprise services, and carbon neutrality. Michael graduated from Shanghai Donghua University with a bachelor's degree in computational automation.
As the lead partner, Michael successfully formed the Gobi Yingzhi, Gobi Zhiying, and Gobi Qiling RMB funds in 2012, 2015, and 2018 respectively, with a total amount raised of RMB 1.25 billion. In 2016, Michael participated in raising and leading the management of the HK$1 billion Hong Kong Alibaba Entrepreneur Fund.
Michael serves on the board of directors in multiple portfolio companies, he leads a variety of projects including Airwallex, Waveoptics, Cloudwise, Brite Semiconductor, UR, PICOOC, Timecho, etc. In 2019, Michael was awarded the "Top 100 Best Venture Capitalists in China" by 36 Kr. From 2018 to 2022, Michael has been selected as one of Forbes' "Top 100 Best Venture Capitalists in China" for five consecutive years.
Filippohas served as the Chief Financial Officer of Gobi Partners China (Gobi China) since July 2004. In this role, he oversees all financial reporting and investor relations for both USD- and RMB-denominated funds, coordinates audit processes and capital distribution, and handles US tax filings and FATCA compliance. He provides financial guidance during portfolio company due diligence, post-investment management, and exit transactions. He leads legal aspects of fund formation and fundraising, including LPA negotiations and regulatory compliance, while also managing internal cash flow, cost control, and cross-border tax planning.
Prior to joining Gobi, Filippo worked as a Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young from 1999 to 2004. As the engagement lead, he completed over 50 audit projects across industries including manufacturing, retail, software, insurance, and banking, gaining expertise in various accounting standards and internal control frameworks.
Mr. Huang holds a Bachelor‘s degree in Industrial Foreign Trade from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1999) and is a Certified Public Accountant (CICPA) in China. He is a founding board member and currently serves as Chair of the China Venture Capital CFO Association (CVCFO).
