January 10, 2024

Silk Ventures set out to build a ‘new Silk Road’ from China to Europe — and then disappeared

Silk Ventures secured $250m from an investment fund owned by the Chinese government


Angelica Anton with members of the SASAC.

There are over 1,000 names on Revolut’s cap table but one is particularly intriguing — especially given the recent cooling of governmental relations between Europe and China. 

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Angelica Anton signs a deal with the SASAC. Photo taken from Silk's website.
Angelica Anton signs a deal with the SASAC. Photo taken from Silk's website.
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Angelica Anton, third from right on the back row. Photo taken from Silk's website.
Angelica Anton, third from right on the back row. Photo taken from Silk's website.
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Angelica Anton with Hu Chunhua. Photo sourced from the Silk website.
Angelica Anton with Hu Chunhua. Photo sourced from the Silk website.
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Angelica Anton signs a deal, witnessed by UK MP Liam Fox. Photo sourced from Silk's website.
Angelica Anton signs a deal, witnessed by UK MP Liam Fox. Photo sourced from Silk's website.
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Angelica Anton waits in line to meet Xi Jinping. Photo taken from Silk's website.
Angelica Anton waits in line to meet Xi Jinping. Photo taken from Silk's website.
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