Qiming Venture Partners, a leading venture capital firm in China, announced today that James Shen has joined the firm as a Venture Partner.

Prior to joining Qiming, James has served at Qualcomm for about two decades, most recently as Vice President of Qualcomm and Managing Director of Qualcomm Ventures. He was responsible for the company’s investments in China, leading its team to complete investments and post-investment management in more than 70 technology companies.

Qiming Venture Partners is a top-tier venture capital firm founded in China with an outstanding track record built over 17 years. The firm’s exceptional investment performance is widely recognized by institutional investors both in China and globally, and is a preferred partner for entrepreneurs. Qiming ranks consistently as a top fund manager in China’s venture capital industry by leading agencies and publications.

Currently, Qiming’s total capital raised under management reached US$9.5 billion. The company is focused on investing in early and growth stage companies, primarily in the Technology and Consumer (T&C) and Healthcare sectors. It has backed over 530 fast-growth innovative companies to date, more than 70 of which have become unicorns with over 200 exits through IPOs, M&As or by other means.