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Richard Cui

Richard Cui (Richard Cui) is published in Korea Investment Partners’ current China Partners directory as Director. Prior to joining Korea Investment Partners, Richard worked at Mitsui Global Investment and Samsung (China) R&D, building experience across both capital markets and technology development. He entered the VC industry over 15 years ago, drawn to what he describes as the ongoing interplay between technology and humanity — a space where exceptional talent comes together to shape the future. He focuses on opportunities across AI/Computing, Robotics, Space, Energy, and cross-border investments. He takes a conviction-driven approach, investing without being constrained by stage or valuation when confident in a company’s ability to reach its next milestone. This approach has led to multiple successful exits through M&A and IPO. Published education: B.S. in Business & Computer Science, Tianjin University. The primary profile’s career/background list names Mitsui Global Investment, Samsung (China) R&D; undated entries are not independently verified concurrent appointments. Published areas: TMT, AI, DeepTech. The role is a scoped firm/regional-platform affiliation; no personal portfolio checks or separate employer at each portfolio company is inferred.