Foresight Ventures Announces Appointment of Alice Li and Zac Tsui as Partners
Alice Li is currently an Investment Partner and Head of North America at Foresight Ventures, focusing on investments in stablecoin infrastructure, payment systems, AI applications, and social media, with the goal of driving mass-market adoption of Web3. She previously spent many years in product growth roles at TikTok and Amazon.
Zac Tsui is currently an Investment Director at Foresight Ventures. Before joining the firm, he worked at Ant Group, where he was responsible for strategic investments and incubation in the Web3 and blockchain sectors. Earlier in his career, he worked at leading venture capital firms including IDG Capital and BAI Capital, focusing on identifying companies with long-term value potential. He has invested in technology-sector unicorns across multiple fields and has built extensive expertise in fintech, AI, and emerging-markets investments.
Alice Li said: 'I'm truly grateful for the trust from the board. Foresight Ventures has always been committed to building a bridge between East and West and accelerating the real-world adoption of Web3 technologies. I look forward to working alongside Zac and our team to lead the company into its next chapter of growth.'
Zac Tsui added: 'The Web3 ecosystem is in a phase of dynamic growth and intense competition. Globally, we are seeing regulatory adoption accelerate alongside increasing industry consolidation. For us, investing is not about chasing short-term wins, but about steady progress and long-term commitment. At Foresight, our deep industry experience and global resources enable us to partner with entrepreneurs who think long-term and are dedicated to creating user value, helping them navigate cycles and emerge as leaders in their fields.'
Foresight Ventures is the first and only crypto VC bridging East and West and a Top 5 active crypto VC in 2024. With a research-driven approach and offices in the US and Singapore, we are a powerhouse in crypto investment and incubation. The company's 150+ premier media and startup companies portfolio includes Wallet Connect, Story, TON, Morph, 0G Labs, Sentient AI, The Block, Foresight News, BlockTempo, Coinness, and many more. We aggressively invest in the most daring innovations. We are dedicated to partnering with visionary projects and top teams to help them succeed, reshaping the future of digital finance and beyond.
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