# Min Zhou

> Min Zhou is a Series D investor at CM Venture Capital backing Chemical. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [CM Venture Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/cm-venture-capital)
- Location: Shanghai, China
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Oct 2024
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/min-zhou-8a111a7/

Min Zhou is a Series D investor at CM Venture Capital in Shanghai focused on Chemical and Manufacturing. Min Zhou is the Co-founder and CEO at China Materialia LLC.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chemical | 1 | 50% |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 50% |
| Waste Management | 1 | 50% |
| Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing | 1 | 50% |

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series D | 1 | 50% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 50% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Econic Technologies | Econic Technologies was born from a vision where catalyst chemistry is used to turn waste CO2 into positive economic and environmental potential. Incorporating waste CO2 as a feedstock for polymer preparation using our novel catalysts reduces the reliance on expensive fossil fuels, turning scientific research into business advantage for plasticsmanufacturers while delivering environmental gain for the benefit of all.This vision was crystallized by Professor Charlotte Williams, then at Imperial College London, and now Professor of Inorganic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford. It was initially supported by investment from Touchstone Innovations, now IP Group plc, and Norner Verdandi, and now includes backing by Woodford Investment Management, Jetstream Capital, and OGCI Climate Investments.Much progress has been made since then.Econic’s catalyst technologies have been patented, validated in pilot operations and continue to secure additional investment.A talented team of scientists, engineers, and commercial managers now conduct their cutting-edge work in a state-of-the-art facility at Alderley Park, the internationally renowned science hub south of Manchester.All of our efforts are intently focused on the future. A future where waste CO2, a damaging greenhouse gas, is turned into a commercial and environmental gain. A future that starts now. |  |  | Oct 15, 2024 |  |
| Econic Technologies | Econic Technologies was born from a vision where catalyst chemistry is used to turn waste CO2 into positive economic and environmental potential. Incorporating waste CO2 as a feedstock for polymer preparation using our novel catalysts reduces the reliance on expensive fossil fuels, turning scientific research into business advantage for plasticsmanufacturers while delivering environmental gain for the benefit of all.This vision was crystallized by Professor Charlotte Williams, then at Imperial College London, and now Professor of Inorganic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford. It was initially supported by investment from Touchstone Innovations, now IP Group plc, and Norner Verdandi, and now includes backing by Woodford Investment Management, Jetstream Capital, and OGCI Climate Investments.Much progress has been made since then.Econic’s catalyst technologies have been patented, validated in pilot operations and continue to secure additional investment.A talented team of scientists, engineers, and commercial managers now conduct their cutting-edge work in a state-of-the-art facility at Alderley Park, the internationally renowned science hub south of Manchester.All of our efforts are intently focused on the future. A future where waste CO2, a damaging greenhouse gas, is turned into a commercial and environmental gain. A future that starts now. | $12.6M | Series D | Aug 09, 2022 |  |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [GC Ventures America](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/gc-ventures-f0dc) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [ING Sustainable Investments](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ing-sustainable-investments) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Capricorn Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/capricorn-partners) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Taranis Investment](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/taranis-investment) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About CM Venture Capital

VC Fund · Shanghai, China

CM Venture Capital invests in companies creating transformational industrial technologies, the “hard tech” innovations that are the key to making economies more efficient, companies more sustainable and the world a healthier place to live. The startups we support specialize in new materials, advanced manufacturing, and environmental solutions.Our portfolio of companies in the hard-technology space spans the world, from Asia to North America to Europe. The cofounders of CM Venture Capital have more than 30 years combined experience in research and development, venture capital, entrepreneurship and business development. With our deep knowledge of international business culture, communities of talent and government policies across continents, we have become a valued partner for corporate investors seeking the best opportunities worldwide. In addition, as active investors, we provide hands-on expertise that helps entrepreneurs develop, prove and scale their innovations in competitive markets, driving best-in-class innovations with seasoned, visionary entrepreneurs and like-minded corporate partners. Our three venture capital funds are backed by financial as well as corporate investment partners, including BASF, General Electric, Heraeus, Petronas, SABIC and Samsung. Our growing portfolio of hard-tech companies is making a significant impact on a variety of industries including 5G, healthcare, hydrogen economy, consumer electronics, smart cities and digital industrial.Committed to connecting promising hard-tech entrepreneurs and seasoned investors, CM Venture Capital is the proud sponsor of the Shanghai Strategic Emerging Industries Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that hosts the annual Innovation China Conference for entrepreneurs, investors and multinational companies.

5 contacts available at CM Venture Capital.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Andrew W. Kodis | Venture Partner | — |
| Min Zhou | Co-founder and CEO | — |
| Min Zhou | founding partner | — |
| Opal Wang | Finance VP | — |
| Patrick Berbon | cofounder and Managing partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/patrick-berbon |

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## FAQ

### What does Min Zhou invest in?

Min Zhou invests primarily in Chemical, Manufacturing and Waste Management startups, most often at Series D and Funding Round stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United Kingdom. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

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### When did Min Zhou last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Min Zhou closed in Oct 2024. Shizune tracks 2 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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