On August 18, according to foreign media reports, water jar capital high CEO Zhang recently attracted from Yale University (Yale University), Princeton University (Princeton University) such as billions of dollars in investment commitments. Upgrade Baidu or online music competition will
According to people familiar with the matter said, Stanford University (Stanford University) is the latest to join the ranks of the University, the school plans to invest about $ 200 million.
Stanford's investment commitment meant, Zhang's high water jar for its more than US $ 18 billion of capital (Hillhouse Capital Group) for the United States at least six of the 10 richest University in the University to carry out investment activities.
Despite an increase in the investment seems risky for China, but Zhang is a safe choice.
Investor's long-term vision and prestige of the University coveted, but they all seem to be attracted by Zhang. Zhang's profile in Asia and abroad, his company also famous for secrecy.
Zhang Lei in the Chinese technology company to make a series of investments made successfully, including early to invest large sums of Tencent, these success stories made him one of the top investors in China.
High water jar capital investment of universities, including Princeton University, the Massachusetts Institute of technology (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), the University of Pennsylvania (University of Pennsylvania) and the University of Texas System (the University of Texas System).
In addition to the University of Texas System, heads of other university endowments are Yale University Chief Investment Officer Swenson (David Swensen) former employees. As with Zhang, head of Stanford University's Endowment Fund Wallace (Robert Wallace) graduated from Yale University, and entered the profession is also working under a Swenson.
Gao Ling nearly does not disclose its investments, but are often long-term bets, this style makes it unique in the short-term investment culture in China. For example, high water jar capital in Jingdong Chinese online retailer (JD.com Inc.) Holdings of equity value has risen by more than 14 times within five years, to more than $ 4 billion. East of Beijing last year in the United States market.
Gao Ling capital also owns stakes in some of the hottest companies in Silicon Valley. This year, the company's lead and took a taxi in San Francisco software company (Uber Technologies Inc.) A convertible bond deal was reached, the company is also involved in leasing services Airbnb Inc. the latest round of financing.
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