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    Lanchi Ventures: From BlueRun to AI Powerhouse

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    Explore how Lanchi Ventures transformed from BlueRun's China arm to an independent $2B fund focused on AI and robotics amid US-China tensions, becoming a major player in Asian tech investment.

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    Lanchi's story is really a window into how global innovation capital is evolving. They've managed to maintain their commitment to backing transformative technology while navigating an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, writing the playbook for how to be a global investor in a multipolar world.

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