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Nov 2021
"Ambrus" stands for immortal in Greek. We aim to build lasting games and an everlasting metaverse, connect our player community from all over the world, and work our way towards a better future.
Board Member
Nov 2021
About Nyan Heroes
Nyan Heroes is a team-based hero-shooter that merges fast-paced, competitive gameplay with real-world impact. Developed by a remote team of veteran game developers, Nyan Heroes leverages Unreal Engine 5 and blockchain technology to deliver an AAA multiplayer experience. Paying homage to cats, the game features epic mech character classes, agile cat-inspired movement, and unique gameplay abilities for an exhilarating adventure.
About 9 Lives Interactive
Founded in 2021, 9 Lives Interactive is an indie game studio redefining the gaming landscape with its debut title, Nyan Heroes. Built on Unreal Engine 5 and blockchain innovation, the studio is staffed by industry experts from legendary franchises like Marvel’s Avengers, Destiny, and Halo. Founder and CEO Max Fu, with a background in the creative industry, established the studio to create gaming experiences that foster community and drive positive change. Demonstrating a commitment to social impact, 9 Lives Interactive has donated over $350K to charities, including a significant $250K contribution to Best Friends Animal Society. The studio is pioneering games that are not only cutting-edge but also meaningful.
What We Offer
- Work remotely from anywhere in the world
- Competitive and fair compensation
- Generous 30-day annual leave
- Monthly wellness support and financial assistance
- Referral bonuses for new talent
- Token incentives for performance and loyalty
- Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
VC Investor, Growth Equity
Jul 2017
Founded in 2016, Marathon Venture Partners (“MVP”) is a leading early-stage venture capital firm focused in healthcare with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hong Kong. Marathon currently manages both US Dollar and RMB funds.
Marathon Venture Partners backs outstanding entrepreneurs in China’s healthcare technology industries at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey. In our inaugural USD and RMB funds, we have invested in 38 companies. The MVP partners collectively have 40+ years investment and operating experience, and have a proven track record of identifying and scaling future industry champions. Over 12 of our past investments have achieved listings on major stock exchanges or achieved exit via M&A. We are proud that many of our portfolio companies have become leaders in their industries, including BGI (SZ: 300676), Micropoint (NEEQ: 835054), Thundersoft (SZ: 300496), Autohome (NYSE: ATHM), Burning Rock Dx, iRay Technology, Annoroad, Dianrong, and TalkingData.
Building enduring companies is really hard, especially in China. We are inspired by the energy and dedication of our entrepreneur partners, and work to provide the resources and perspective they need to succeed through the peaks and valleys of startup life. At Marathon, we partner with entrepreneurs for the long run.
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2021
Investor
Nov 2021
"Ambrus" stands for immortal in Greek. We aim to build lasting games and an everlasting metaverse, connect our player community from all over the world, and work our way towards a better future.
Board Member
Nov 2021
About Nyan Heroes
Nyan Heroes is a team-based hero-shooter that merges fast-paced, competitive gameplay with real-world impact. Developed by a remote team of veteran game developers, Nyan Heroes leverages Unreal Engine 5 and blockchain technology to deliver an AAA multiplayer experience. Paying homage to cats, the game features epic mech character classes, agile cat-inspired movement, and unique gameplay abilities for an exhilarating adventure.
About 9 Lives Interactive
Founded in 2021, 9 Lives Interactive is an indie game studio redefining the gaming landscape with its debut title, Nyan Heroes. Built on Unreal Engine 5 and blockchain innovation, the studio is staffed by industry experts from legendary franchises like Marvel’s Avengers, Destiny, and Halo. Founder and CEO Max Fu, with a background in the creative industry, established the studio to create gaming experiences that foster community and drive positive change. Demonstrating a commitment to social impact, 9 Lives Interactive has donated over $350K to charities, including a significant $250K contribution to Best Friends Animal Society. The studio is pioneering games that are not only cutting-edge but also meaningful.
What We Offer
- Work remotely from anywhere in the world
- Competitive and fair compensation
- Generous 30-day annual leave
- Monthly wellness support and financial assistance
- Referral bonuses for new talent
- Token incentives for performance and loyalty
- Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
2019
Director
Sep 2019
Fidelity’s mission is to strengthen the financial well-being of our customers and deliver better outcomes for the clients and businesses we serve. Fidelity’s strength comes from the scale of our diversified, market-leading financial services businesses that serve individuals, families, employers, wealth management firms, and institutions. With assets under administration of $15.0 trillion, including discretionary assets of $5.9 trillion as of March 31, 2025, we focus on meeting the unique needs of a broad and growing customer base. Privately held for 78 years, Fidelity employs more than 77,000 associates across the United States, Ireland, and India.
For our Terms and Conditions, please visit http://go.fidelity.com/LIterms
2018
Zhen-Residence
2018
ZhenFund is an early-stage venture capital firm backing bold founders with disruptive visions for the future. We specialize in writing the first check to Chinese entrepreneurs and supporting them from the very beginning of their journey.
Over the past decade, weve partnered with startups that have redefined industries, including REDNote, Moonshot AI, Manus, Genspark, Horizon Robotics, HeyGen, Apollo.io, Nuro, Momenta, Flexiv, Yatsen Group (Perfect Diary), Jumei, Huobi, Meicai, VIPKid, OpusClip, Typeless, DeepGlint, and ARX—many of which have grown into unicorns and global leaders.
At ZhenFund, we believe in innovation, risk-taking, and the transformative power of extraordinary founders. Our mission is simple: to stand with entrepreneurs as they build world-changing, tech-driven companies.
Headquartered in Beijing, with offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen, we are proud to be one of Chinas most active and founder-focused early-stage investors.
2017
VC Investor, Growth Equity
Jul 2017
Founded in 2016, Marathon Venture Partners (“MVP”) is a leading early-stage venture capital firm focused in healthcare with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hong Kong. Marathon currently manages both US Dollar and RMB funds.
Marathon Venture Partners backs outstanding entrepreneurs in China’s healthcare technology industries at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey. In our inaugural USD and RMB funds, we have invested in 38 companies. The MVP partners collectively have 40+ years investment and operating experience, and have a proven track record of identifying and scaling future industry champions. Over 12 of our past investments have achieved listings on major stock exchanges or achieved exit via M&A. We are proud that many of our portfolio companies have become leaders in their industries, including BGI (SZ: 300676), Micropoint (NEEQ: 835054), Thundersoft (SZ: 300496), Autohome (NYSE: ATHM), Burning Rock Dx, iRay Technology, Annoroad, Dianrong, and TalkingData.
Building enduring companies is really hard, especially in China. We are inspired by the energy and dedication of our entrepreneur partners, and work to provide the resources and perspective they need to succeed through the peaks and valleys of startup life. At Marathon, we partner with entrepreneurs for the long run.
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