Early Life and Education
Solina Chau was born in 1961 in Hong Kong. She attended the Diocesan Girls' School, where she was elected junior house captain. She continued her education at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, earning a degree in science.
Rise to Success
Chau's career began in the late 1980s. She befriended Debbie Chang, who would become her long-time business partner. Chau's first notable achievement came in 1993, when she secured a project to build the Oriental Square in Beijing. In 2002, Chau co-founded Horizons Ventures with Debbie Chang. Horizons Ventures has invested in over 200 disruptive tech startups. Chau is also a business partner in the Cheung Kong Group and director of the Li Ka Shing Foundation.
Key Business Strategies
Chau is known for her quick investment decisions, often investing within 24 hours of meeting startup owners. She has invested in companies like Facebook, Spotify, Zoom, and Celsius Holdings. Her investment strategy focuses on identifying and supporting innovative companies that have the potential for global impact. Chau's investments have been pivotal in the success of numerous tech ventures.
Philanthropy
Solina Chau is actively involved in philanthropy. She is a director of the Li Ka Shing Foundation, which has invested billions in education and healthcare projects. She also founded the H.S. Chau Foundation, which supports education projects, particularly for girls. Chau is known to be dedicated to promoting women's education in China and has been recognized for her charitable contributions.