Yan Zhang
About Yan Zhang
Yan Zhang serves as Vice President at Root Capital, specializing in industry research and deal mining within the TMT sector. With a background in economics and finance, he has extensive experience in investment banking services and has held various leadership roles in notable firms.
Work at Root Capital
Yan Zhang has served as Vice President at Root Capital since 2013. In this role, he specializes in industry research and deal mining within the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. His responsibilities include providing investment banking services that cover fundraising from angel to series B rounds. He focuses on business strategy development, fundraising planning, investor recommendations, and term negotiations.
Education and Expertise
Yan Zhang studied at the University of International Business and Economics from 2000 to 2004, earning a Bachelor's degree. His academic focus included Economics, Japanese, English, and Finance. This diverse educational background supports his expertise in industry research and investment strategies, particularly in the TMT sector.
Background
Prior to his current position at Root Capital, Yan Zhang held several roles in various organizations. He worked as Vice Product Director at Zero2ipo Group from 2011 to 2013 in China. Before that, he was a Financial Content Team Leader at Thomson Reuters from 2007 to 2010 in New York. His career began at Mitsui & Co., Ltd. as a Sales Representative in Japan from 2006 to 2007.
Achievements in Investment Banking
In his role at Root Capital, Yan Zhang engages in TMT angel investment deal mining. He is responsible for making internal recommendations for potential investments, leveraging his extensive experience in the sector. His work supports the fundraising efforts of various companies, guiding them through the complexities of investment strategies.