Global VC Perspectives on Deep Tech Investment: What Sets the Next Unicorns Apart
- Date
- 2026.10.06
- Time
- 10:50 - 11:35
- Location
- Congrès Square Grand Green Osaka
Leading global VCs will discuss how they identify deep tech startups with the potential to become global category leaders. Beyond technological breakthroughs, what distinguishes the most promising companies in terms of founding team, market opportunity, commercialization strategy and global scalability? The panel will also explore what founders must demonstrate to attract global capital, navigate longer development timelines and turn breakthrough technologies into globally competitive businesses.
Christine Tsai
500 Global
Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner
- Biography
Christine Tsai is Founding Partner and CEO of 500 Global. Since co-founding the firm in 2010, she has led its growth to $1.9B in AUM and investments in more than 3,000 companies in 80+ countries. She has spent her entire career building and investing in Silicon Valley. Prior to 500, she was in product marketing and operating roles at Google and YouTube, launching and driving early go-to-market for products like AdSense, Google Analytics, YouTube syndication, and Developer Platform Tools.
Christine serves on the venture capital committee of AAAIM and is a member of YPO. She has been recognized by Gold House’s A100 List and named as one of 10 Women of Influence in VC by Private Equity International. Christine holds a B.A. in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and was a National Merit Scholar.