Rachel X. Zhao
Ventures, PayPal at PayPal
New York City Metropolitan Area
Overview
Rachel X. Zhao is currently a Venture Investment professional at PayPal Ventures in New York City, specializing in Series C, Series B, and Series A investments in sectors such as FinTech and Enterprise Infrastructure. With a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University and experience at firms like Alpha Square Group and Barclays Investment Bank, she brings expertise in finance, venture capital, and research to her role.
Highlights of Rachel's career include her diverse experience in finance, investment banking, and venture capital, as well as her focus on investing in innovative companies in sectors like FinTech and Enterprise Infrastructure at PayPal Ventures. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.
Work Experience
Ventures, PayPal
2022 - Current
FinTech & Enterprise Series A-C
Investment Professional - Ventures/Growth Equity
2019 - 2022
Investing in global innovation across public and private markets.
Finance Intern
2018 - 2018
Financial Resource Management
UNDP is an active United Nations program that focuses on poverty eradication, crisis prevention, and social development.
Research Assistant
2017 - 2018
China Energy Policy & Carbon Tax Natural gas, renewable energy policy
Invetment Banking Summer Analyst
2018 - 2018
M&A
Houlihan Lokey is an investment bank that offers financial services.
Graduate Consultant
2018 - 2018
Barclays Energy Research Unit -- Water & Infrastructure