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Xuhui Shao

Unclaimed
Managing Partner, Foothill VenturesFoothill VenturesLos Altos, CA

Current Firm

Foothill Ventures

Focus

AI, Deeptech

About Xuhui Shao

Xuhui Shao is Managing Partner at Foothill Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in transformative technologies across artificial intelligence, deep tech, digital health, and robotics. In his role, Shao leads investment strategy and portfolio development, identifying and supporting founders building the next generation of innovative solutions in these high-impact sectors. With a focus on early-stage and growth-stage companies, Shao brings strategic vision and operational expertise to help portfolio companies scale and achieve meaningful outcomes. His investment thesis centers on emerging technologies with the potential to reshape industries and improve lives. Based in Silicon Valley's dynamic venture ecosystem, Shao is actively engaged with founders, entrepreneurs, and technologists shaping the future of innovation. Connect with Xuhui Shao on LinkedIn for insights on venture capital, emerging technologies, and investment opportunities in AI, robotics, and digital health.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Other Investors at Foothill Ventures

Eric Rosenblum
Eric Rosenblum

Managing Partner, Foothill Ventures

Foothill Ventures

Michael (Xuecheng) Jin
Michael (Xuecheng) Jin

Managing Partner, Foothill Ventures

Foothill Ventures

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Investment Profile

Xuhui Shao is a Managing Partner, Foothill Ventures at Foothill Ventures, based in Los Altos, CA.

Xuhui's investment focus spans AI, Deeptech, Digital Health, Robotics, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Xuhui Shao?

Xuhui Shao is a Managing Partner, Foothill Ventures at Foothill Ventures, based in Los Altos, CA. Their investment focus includes AI, Deeptech, Digital Health.

What does Xuhui Shao invest in?

Xuhui Shao focuses on investments in AI, Deeptech, Digital Health, Robotics through Foothill Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What firm is Xuhui Shao at?

Xuhui Shao is currently at Foothill Ventures, headquartered in Los Altos, CA, serving as Managing Partner, Foothill Ventures.

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