Jixun Foo — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Frequently appears on the global Forbes Midas list, including 2019-2023, and was recognized among the Top 100 Venture Capitalists by The New York Times/CBInsights in 2019.
Serves as Senior Managing Partner at Granite Asia, leading the firm’s investment strategy and portfolio management.
Known for early investments in companies such as Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU), Grab, and Xpeng Motors (NYSE: XPEV).
Played critical roles in strategic mergers and acquisitions, including Youku-Tudou, Baidu/Qunar, Ctrip/Qunar, and Manbang.
His portfolio includes 22 companies, each valued at more than $1 billion.
Serves as a Board Member for PSA International, Baidu, Inc., and XPENG Motors.
Holds a Bachelor of Engineering (First-Class Honours) and an M.Sc. in Management of Technology from the National University of Singapore.

Biography

Jixun Foo is a Senior Managing Partner at Granite Asia, where he directs the firm’s investment strategy and portfolio management. With over 20 years of experience, he focuses on entrepreneurs in the mobility, transportation, and enterprise services sectors across Asia. He also serves on the boards of regional and global organizations, including PSA International, Baidu, Inc., and XPENG Motors.