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Jun Qu

Non Executive Director at Xefco

Sydney, New South Wales

Overview 

Jun Qu is a Deep Tech VC at Main Sequence in Sydney, with a background in engineering and an MBA from Stanford University. He has excelled in leading investments in various sectors such as Space, DeepTech, and AgTech, showcasing strong skills in process engineering and project management. Jun Qu has held key roles at Main Sequence, including Investment Manager and Senior Investment Associate, and has served as a Non-Executive Director for multiple companies such as Xefco and Arlula. His expertise in deep tech investments and strategic leadership has been instrumental in driving success in the sectors of Space, AgTech, and Digital Health.

Work Experience 

  • Investment Manager

    2023 - Current

    Critical minerals, robotics, AI, advanced mfg and space technologies.

  • Senior Investment Associate

    2021 - 2023

    Main Sequence is a leading deep tech venture capital investor in Australia. We partner with Australia’s most ambitious founders and research organizations to create, build and scale the next generation of deep-tech companies that will change the world. Main Sequence invests across six key challenge areas: 1. Feed 10 billion people - planet-proofing the global food system 2. Reach humanity scale healthcare - democratizing health access for everyone 3. Supercharge industrial productivity - augmenting our biggest industries 4. Enable the next intelligence leap - giving society the tools to adapt to the future 5. Bridge the gap to space - unlocking the benefits of space for humanity’s gain 6. Decarbonize the planet - reversing our climate impact

  • Non Executive Director

    2024

  • Non Executive Director

    2023

  • Non Executive Director

    2023

  • Board Observer

    2021 - 2023

  • Board Observer

    2021

  • Board Observer

    2022

Robotics, Automation, Logistics

Raised $51,500,000.00 from IAG Capital Partners, Main Sequence Ventures and Yamaha Motor.

  • Portfolio Manager - McKinsey Launch

    2021 - 2021

    Launch is McKinsey’s internal tech incubator and investment vehicle for client-facing technology products. We are an early stage internal accelerator that funds and advises on tech strategy, incubation, investment and product development.

  • Associate - Implementation

    2019 - 2021

    Driving distinctive impact for a number of energy, manufacturing and advanced industries clients across a range of strategy, due diligence and digital transformation engagements.

McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity

  • Sustainability Analyst

    2018 - 2018

    Led the techno-economic and sustainability assessment of various innovative water supply technologies for the Gaza Strip. • Conducted interviews with partners, donors and government stakeholders to evaluate the scalability of various MIT desalination prototypes. • Contributed to an MIT technical paper assessing the suitability of brackish water PV-EDR in the Gaza context.

Agora is a free portal offering tailored learning solutions to UNICEF's staff, partners, and supporters.

  • Summer Implementation Associate

    2018 - 2018

    Led the analysis and implementation of two work-streams on an aerospace recovery & transformation (RTS) engagement. • Identified and sustainably captured a production planning optimisation opportunity for the client worth $6.5M/year. • Developed a rigorous operational and financial model for the client, augmenting the planning process with financial impact transparency. • Coordinated the client site’s indirect cost reduction initiatives, driving multiple procurement opportunities worth $1.5M/year.

McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity

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