Qiaochu Li

Qiaochu Li is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Demeter, an emerging company operating within the broader technology space. Before transitioning into the startup ecosystem to build his own venture, he established a foundation in institutional finance as a private equity analyst at Macquarie. During his tenure at the global financial services firm, Li evaluated and executed complex transactions, focusing specifically on investments across the financial technology and government services sectors. In this capacity, he was responsible for deploying a total of $300 million in equity capital into various portfolio companies. He earned a dual degree in Mathematics and Finance from the University of Texas at Austin, and he maintains a dedicated Muay Thai practice in his personal time. Ultimately, Li combines his rigorous quantitative education with substantial private market investment expertise to drive his current entrepreneurial initiatives.