Aitian Li

About

Aitian Li is an Investment Associate at Calculus Capital, having joined the firm in 2021. **Background:** * Prior to joining Calculus Capital, Aitian was a Senior Associate of Private Equity Investment at BOCOMI, where she worked from 2017. * She has 6 years of experience in corporate finance and equity investment and possesses a substantial network of industry contacts. * Aitian started her career at PwC, where she became a Certified Public Accountant in China. * She holds an MBA degree from Oxford University. **Role at Calculus Capital:** * As an Investment Associate, Aitian is responsible for sourcing and executing new deals. **Calculus Capital Information:** * Calculus Capital is a pioneer of Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and has launched a generalist EIS Fund every year since 1999. In October 2022, they launched their first Knowledge Intensive EIS Fund. * They focus on capital appreciation and have a record of profitable exits. * Calculus Capital invests in innovative UK businesses, focusing on technology, healthcare, and the creative industries. * Their typical cheque size ranges from £1.5-2.5m with an anticipated hold period of 3-5 years. * They prefer technology companies with a B2B sales model and ARR of approximately £0.75-1m and healthcare companies with proprietary IP-led, clinical-stage. **Portfolio:** Calculus Capital has a diverse portfolio. Some of their current investments include: * **Biotech:** Trogenix, Laverock Therapeutics