Ian Zhu, Managing Partner of NIO Capital, has been named to the 2026 PEdaily TOP 100 Investors list, a ranking jointly produced by Zero2IPO Holdings' PEdaily.cn and Zero2IPO Research.

The annual list drew over one thousand candidates from early-stage, VC, PE, and strategic investing backgrounds. Based on tens of thousands of investment transactions from January 2024 onward, candidates were assessed against multiple criteria—including the number of companies they backed, total capital they deployed, their return performance, and the combined industry influence of both themselves and their firms. From these, 100 investors were chosen for their strong returns and measurable impact on China's venture capital ecosystem.

Separately, 36Kr's brand Waves recently released its 2026 "China Equity Investment Industry Investment Institutions" rankings. Zhu also appeared on the "Top 100 Most Entrepreneur-Friendly Investors" list, while NIO Capital ranked among the top 40 venture capital firms.