Dao Ventures

Dao Ventures is a cross-border consortium of impact investment, advisory and acceleration entities. It puts particular emphasis on positive environmental impact and on investment linked to China. Its name draws on the Chinese character Dao, which stands for harmony with the environment, people and society.

Services

• Impact investment: cross-border investments aimed at environmental and social benefit.
• Advisory services: support for businesses working across markets.
• Acceleration: programmes to help young ventures develop.
• Agri-food ventures: an area where the group has drawn attention, including plant-based and alternative protein businesses.

Who it serves

Ventures and founders working between China and the United States, and beyond. The team share a belief in using business to create positive impact, cross-border experience and a wish to improve understanding between cultures.

Key facts

• Markets: China and the United States
• Structure: consortium of investment, advisory and acceleration entities
• Focus: environmental and social impact
• Public profile: Tao Zhang has given media interviews on impact investing and plant-based food in China