Our Core Team

Vivian Xiong

Yue (Vivian) Xiong is an international attorney and investment banking professional specializing in cross-border transactions, global capital markets, corporate restructuring, and strategic capital formation.

She is a licensed Chinese international attorney (License No. 15101202411789019), a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), a Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (CMAP No. 446974), a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS No. ER-005219298), and a holder of the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing (Certificate No. 163933512).

With extensive experience spanning the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and emerging markets, Ms. Xiong advises corporations, investors, financial institutions, and sovereign capital platforms on complex cross-border transactions and long-term capital strategies.

Current Leadership Roles

Ms. Xiong currently serves as:

• Chairman, Web3 Entrepreneurship and Venture Investment Association (WVA), United States
• Partner, 5D Partners Investment Bank; Global Head of Asia & Middle East
• Co-Chairman, Global RWA Ecosystem International Alliance; Executive Chairman for North America
• Chairwoman, Vivid Capital Investment, collaborating closely with sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors across multiple jurisdictions

Professional Experience

Prior to her current roles, Ms. Xiong served as Executive Director of the Cross-Border Investment, M&A, and Capital Markets Legal Center at YK Law Firm USA.

Throughout her career, Ms. Xiong has participated in and advised on transactions with an aggregate value exceeding USD 10 billion, encompassing mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, corporate restructuring, international fundraising, and strategic investments.

Capital Markets Platform

Through the 5D Partners ecosystem, Ms. Xiong works alongside a fully integrated capital markets platform consisting of:

• SEC-registered Investment Banking capabilities (CRD #308304)
• SEC-registered Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) platform (CRD #308524)
• FINRA and SIPC membership framework
• Licensed professionals holding Series 79, Series 24, and Series 7 qualifications

This platform enables comprehensive support across:

• Investment Banking Advisory
• Capital Formation
• Transaction Structuring
• Strategic Financing
• Public Market Advisory
• Secondary Market Coordination

Representative Capital Markets Experience

Members of the broader advisory and banking platform have participated in transactions and capital markets activities involving internationally recognized companies, including:

• Alibaba Group
• Tencent Music Entertainment
• iQIYI
• ZTO Express
• Meituan
• Pinduoduo
• Kuaishou
• Dianping

The team has also contributed to sovereign-level capital initiatives, including:

• Sovereign wealth fund platform development
• National capital market architecture design
• Securities exchange infrastructure projects
• Financial regulatory and market ecosystem development across multiple jurisdictions

These experiences provide a unique perspective at the intersection of global finance, regulatory frameworks, and capital market institution building.

Vivid Capital Investment

Through Vivid Capital Investment, Ms. Xiong supports high-growth companies seeking access to international capital markets, with a focus on:

• Hong Kong and U.S. Pre-IPO opportunities
• IPO and public company capital markets support
• Post-listing capital strategy
• RWA (Real World Asset) initiatives
• Compliant token issuance and digital asset structures
• Cross-border fundraising and strategic investor engagement

Publications

• Two Markets, One Path: The Chinese Founder’s Guide to Wall Street
• IPO Is Just the Beginning: How Public Companies Build Capital Power After Going Public
• Why Most Asian IPOs Fail After Listing

Capital Markets Philosophy

Ms. Xiong advocates a modern capital markets approach that extends well beyond the traditional IPO milestone.

She believes that successful companies build sustainable value through a comprehensive capital ecosystem that integrates strategic financing, investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, secondary market support, institutional partnerships, and long-term capital planning.

In today’s global markets, an IPO is not the destination—it is merely the beginning of a company’s capital journey.

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan is a senior executive, investor, co-founder and capital markets strategist with many years of experience leading cross-border mergers and acquisitions, large-scale platform expansion, and capital-market readiness initiatives, including IPO and pre-IPO structuring.

Throughout his career, he has played a central role in the execution and oversight of complex, multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions and institutional investments across the United States, Asia, and other strategic global markets, with aggregate collaborative transaction values totaling billions of U.S. dollars. His expertise extends beyond deal execution to the full lifecycle of value creation, encompassing acquisition strategy, capital structuring, governance alignment, and post-merger integration.

Rashid Khan has led the development and scaling of global operating platforms, guiding growth from early formation to numerous operating units worldwide through a disciplined combination of strategic acquisitions, structured investments, and organic expansion. His leadership emphasizes integration discipline, ensuring that acquired businesses are aligned operationally, financially, and governance-wise to meet institutional and public-market standards.

In the context of capital markets, he is experienced in IPO-oriented restructuring, including pre-listing M&A, shareholder and entity rationalization, cross-border compliance, governance standardization, and investor alignment. His approach centers on designing M&A and financing strategies that are intentionally aligned with future public-market participation, ensuring clarity, durability, and credibility of the equity story.

As Chief Executive Officer of the Web3 Entrepreneurship & Venture Investment Association (WVA), and Venture Capital Inc. Rashid Khan oversees cross-border M&A strategy, capital platform architecture, and institutional governance framework. He works closely with founders, institutional investors, family offices, and professional advisors to support enterprises through capital formation, platform scaling, strategic acquisitions, and IPO preparation.

His leadership philosophy is grounded in long-horizon thinking, disciplined capital allocation, and institutional execution. Rather than pursuing transaction-driven outcomes, he focuses on building enterprises capable of sustaining growth, meeting regulatory and governance expectations, and achieving long-term capital-market relevance.

Rashid Khan is widely regarded for his ability to operate at the intersection of strategy, capital, and execution, enabling companies to navigate complex cross-border environments and transition successfully from private growth to public-market readiness.

Dennis O’Neil

Dennis O’Neill, Board Member of Vivid Capital Investment, is a highly experienced investment banker. With over three decades of experience in the industry, Mr. O’Neill has played key roles in starting two of the largest regional investment banks in Chicago. He has also served as Managing Director for Softbank Investments/E2Capital office in Chicago, where he successfully raised significant amounts of capital for companies and has helped over 300 companies IPO on NASDAQ and NYSE.

Throughout his career, Mr. O’Neill has excelled in various areas, including sales, marketing, financial media and journalism, business development, and institutional capital raises. He has a vast knowledge of venture capital, private equity, AI, Technology, biotech, blockchain/crypto, and small-cap stocks. He is a respected thought leader in these fields and has been invited to speak at more than 75 conferences worldwide.

Mr. O’Neill’s expertise and success in the investment banking industry have earned him a strong reputation among his peers and clients. He has a proven track record of delivering results, driving growth, and providing strategic advice to companies looking to raise capital or expand their business. His leadership and vision have helped many companies achieve their goals and succeed in highly competitive markets.

In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. O’Neill is also a dedicated philanthropist, supporting various charitable causes and community organizations.

Christopher Haunschild

Christopher Haunschild is an International M&A Tax Lawyer who has structured complex transactions with an aggregate value in excess of $100 billion. With his access to global capital, he helps high-growth companies accelerate their expansion plans and facilitates infrastructure projects around the world.

Mr. Haunschild advises companies in an array of industries on the implications of mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, reorganizations, financing transactions, securities offerings, and joint ventures. Chris assesses risks and opportunities, then partners with companies to implement the optimal solutions for their liquidity and expansion plans.

Mr. Haunschild not only structures deals – he sources and funds them. Chris often helps rapidly-expanding companies achieve liquidity by working with them on various transactional alternatives – including strategic debt arrangements, private placements, IPOs, De-SPAC transactions, and reverse mergers.

Areas of Emphasis :

• International Tax, Global Mergers & Acquisitions, and Corporate Liquidity
• Data Centers and Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects
• Behind the Meter Power and Water Solutions
• Resource Development
• Alternative Energy Solutions
• Oil & Gas Development
• Construction and Construction-Adjacent Enterprises
• Supply Chain Expansion and Resiliency
• Large-Scale Food and Water Supply Projects
• Sustainable Solutions for Rapidly Expanding Populations
• In Country and Cross-Border Transactions Involving the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Asia, Europe, and LATAM
• Cultivates Deep Relationships with Key Stakeholders in Strategically Important Countries Around the World

Accomplishments, Recognition and Credentials

• Graduate of New York University School of Law
• Attorney Admitted to Practice in New York, Florida and California
• Board Member of the Miami-Dubai Chamber of Commerce
• Board Member and Strategic Advisor to Various Private Equity Funds
• Frequent Speaker and Moderator at Family Office and Investment Conferences