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Simon Zhu, Independent Game Investor and Advisor, Independent
Simon Zhu is a lifelong gamer who started playing at age three and never stopped. For over a decade, Simon has poured his heart into the gaming industry, investing in or helping create nearly 100 studios worldwide. From backing thatgamecompany's Jenova Chen on Sky: Children of the Light to supporting Quantic Dream's Star Wars: Eclipse, Second Dinner's Marvel Snap, and teams like Bungie, Behaviour Interactive, and Niantic, Simon has championed creators with bold visions. He also built bridges for indies, partnering on hits like Fall Guys, Royal Match, Spiritfarer, and Sifu. Since leaving his previous role on May 4, 2025, Simon is now independent, still driven to lift developers and prove gaming's endless potential. Here is an article on his story: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/game-break-free-simon-zhu-pzvyf