Founder & CEO of GPTX簡坤投資 Ophelia Gao Attends WAIC 2026 HKUST International AI Industry Innovation Network, Witnesses Launch o Shanghai–Hong Kong Tech Innovation Fund Project

2026-09-19

On July 19, 2026, the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 “HKUST International AI Industry Innovation Network” was held in Shanghai. Ms. Ophelia Gao, Founder and CEO of GPTX Investment Management Limited (“GPTX簡坤投資”), attended the forum and witnessed the launch ceremony of the Fortera/GPTX Shanghai–Hong Kong Tech Innovation Fund project.

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The fund is jointly advanced by GPTX簡坤投資 and Fortera Capital, a subsidiary of Shanghai State-Owned Capital Investment Co., Ltd. (SSCI), focusing on key industrial areas and specifically prioritizing the incubation of the HKUST Shanghai Center projects. Strategically supported by the Shanghai state-owned capital master fund, Shanghai Engine Fund, and Xuhui capital, the fund leverages the connecting role of industrial alliances to serve as a benchmark case within HKUST Shanghai Center’s industrial ecosystem alliance, promoting the connection of Shanghai–Hong Kong industrial and innovation resources and accelerating the commercialization and implementation of university-derived technological innovations.

The launch ceremony was jointly witnessed by Ms. Lu Wen, Vice President of SSCI.; Mr. Xie Qiang, Deputy General Manager of CITIC Private Fund Management Co., Ltd.; Mr. Zhang Kun, Deputy General Manager of Fortera Capital; Mr. Ma Xi, General Manager of Shanghai Xuhui Science and Technology Innovation Investment Private Equity Fund Management Co., Ltd.; Ms. Ophelia Gao, Founder and CEO of GPTX簡坤投資; and Dr. Jia Yue, Head of Innovation Infrastructure Development at the HKUST Office of Knowledge Transfer (OKT), jointly witnessed this important milestone.

During the forum, the Awaken Innovation Ecosystem Network was officially launched. Initiated by HKUST, the network seeks to connect scientists, industry application scenarios, computing platforms, start-up teams, and capital to promote cross-institutional and cross-regional collaboration. As a representative of GPTX簡坤投資, Ms. Ophelia Gao together with multiple institutions, received the “AI Institutional Partner” designation, underscoring GPTX簡坤投資’s active role in building the global AI industry innovation ecosystem and providing long-term capital support for innovation.

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GPTX簡坤投資 will continue to  leverage its role in connecting  capital, industry, and innovation resources, remain focused on development opportunities in artificial intelligence and related frontier fields, and foster a more resilient cooperative network among Shanghai, Hong Kong, and global innovation partners to support technology commercialization and internationalization.

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GPTX Investment Management Limited (「GPTX簡坤投資」) was incorporated in Hong Kong on November 24, 2022, with registered and fully paid-up capital of HK$100 million. It has obtained uplifted licenses for Type 1 (dealing in securities), Type 4 (advising on securities), and Type 9 (asset management) from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (「SFC」) to engage in corresponding regulated activities (CE No.: BTV456).

Guided by the unwavering mission to create sustainable value for investors, GPTX簡坤投資 is committed to becoming a global leading digital investment pioneer. Through a diversified product matrix, it delivers tailored investment opportunities that meet clients’ evolving needs. Its products comprise two major categories: public funds and private funds. Geographically, the offerings cover Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, and the British Virgin Islands. Leveraging a range of strategies, including fixed income, fixed income plus, multi-assets, digital assets, and private equity, it provides risk-balanced, forward-looking solutions that balance short-term stability with long-term strategic growth.