Yifan Zhu Named to Fortune (China)’s 2025 “China’s Most Promising Business Elites Under 40”

— NewMargin Ventures Managing Partner & CFO recognized for leadership in financial governance, capital strategy, and deep-tech enablement

Shanghai, China — August 13, 2025 — Fortune (China) has released its 2025 “China’s 40 Under 40” series, comprising the “40 Most Influential Business Elites Under 40” and “China’s Most Promising Business Elites Under 40.” Yifan Zhu, Managing Partner and Chief Financial Officer of NewMargin Ventures (联创), has been named to the “China’s Most Promising Business Elites Under 40” list for his exemplary leadership in financial governance, capital orchestration, and enabling innovation-driven, sustainable growth.

As Managing Partner and CFO at NewMargin Ventures, Mr. Zhu champions a value-driven, risk-first, and digitally empowered operating model. He has built an end-to-end governance framework across the fund lifecycle—from fundraising and investment to portfolio value creation and exit—enhancing investment-research synergy and capital efficiency. Anchored in long-termism, he advances robust compliance and ESG practices while supporting portfolio companies in hard-tech and industrial upgrading to achieve high-quality, sustainable growth.

“Being recognized by Fortune (China) is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Yifan Zhu. “It reflects the professionalism and long-term commitment of our team at NewMargin. We will continue to leverage rigorous risk management and digital capabilities, partnering with outstanding founders and industry leaders across AI and advanced manufacturing to build repeatable, verifiable, and sustainable long-term value.”

About the Fortune (China): “China’s 40 Under 40” Series Launched in 2011, the series recognizes exceptional young leaders shaping the future of China’s business landscape. The “China’s Most Promising Business Elites Under 40” list highlights high-potential innovators across emerging domains such as artificial intelligence, health tech, green technology, and new consumption.

About NewMargin Ventures : NewMargin Ventures is a China-focused equity investment firm dedicated to innovation and industrial upgrading. Guided by long-termism and professional rigor, NewMargin provides systematic post-investment enablement and maintains a robust governance architecture to help companies scale from high growth to high quality. The firm focuses on technology-driven opportunities and sustainable value creation in partnership with entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders.