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Richard Li

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Pacific Century; Bridgetown SPAC co-sponsor with Thiel

Hong Kong billionaire businessman, son of Li Ka-shing. Co-sponsored the Bridgetown Holdings SPAC vehicles with Peter Thiel and Thiel Capital. Pacific Century's partnership with Thiel on three successive SPAC vehicles (Bridgetown 1, 2, 3) made Li one of Thiel's most significant Asian finance partners — a connection that spans from personal finance data (MoneyHero) to broader Southeast Asian market operations.

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Facts
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Connections
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Sources
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Key Connections
← Bridgetown Holdings instrument
Sponsor/Co-Founder
Richard Li, through Pacific Century Group, co-sponsored Bridgetown Holdings Limited and Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited alongside Thiel Capital, as disclosed in SEC registration documents.
← MoneyHero company
indirect sponsorship connection
Bridgetown Holdings Limited, the SPAC that merged with MoneyHero, was backed by Pacific Century Group (Richard Li) and Thiel Capital
Facts (23)
Primary — Government & Official Records (5)
primary Richard Li filed filing with the SEC on 2024-11-14. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2024-11-14 Added: 08 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2024-11-14)
primary Richard Li filed filing with the SEC on 2015-04-13. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2015-04-13 Added: 08 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2015-04-13)
primary Richard Li filed filing with the SEC on 2023-02-14. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2023-02-14 Added: 08 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2023-02-14)
primary Richard Li filed filing with the SEC on 2014-02-13. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2014-02-13 Added: 08 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2014-02-13)
primary Richard Li filed filing with the SEC on 2021-02-03. Accession number: N/A.
Date: 2021-02-03 Added: 08 Apr 2026 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2021-02-03)
Secondary — Press & Filings (12)
secondary Richard Li's complete absence from US political databases is consistent with foreign national restrictions under FECA, but his sustained SEC activity through multiple economic cycles suggests deliberate US capital markets focus over policy influence
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Richard Li's absence from US political databases is consistent with foreign national restrictions under the Federal Election Campaign Act, which prohibits non-US persons from making contributions or expenditures in US elections
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Richard Li's November 2024 SEC filing represents the most recent in a pattern of securities disclosure activity spanning 2014-2024, but the specific nature and materiality of this activity cannot be determined without examining the actual filing content and form types
Date: 2024-11-14 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Richard Li's SEC filing pattern shows a notable 6-year gap between April 2015 and February 2021, potentially indicating either reduced US securities activity or involvement through different filing entities during this period
Date: 2015-2021 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary The pattern of SEC filings without corresponding US political or lobbying activity may indicate Richard Li operates primarily in business/investment contexts rather than policy advocacy
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary No FEC donation records, lobbying disclosures, court records, or parliamentary records were found, suggesting either limited US political engagement or that this individual may be primarily based outside the United States
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary The most recent SEC filing is from November 2024, indicating current active involvement in securities-related activities
Date: 2024-11-14 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary Richard Li has a consistent presence in SEC EDGAR filings spanning a decade, from 2014 to 2024, suggesting ongoing involvement with publicly traded companies or securities transactions
Date: 2014-2024 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
secondary No parliamentary records found for "Richard Li" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Richard Li — Parliamentary records (no results)
secondary No court records found for "Richard Li" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Richard Li — Court records (no results)
secondary No lobbying disclosures found for "Richard Li" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Richard Li — Lobbying disclosures (no results)
secondary No fec donations found for "Richard Li" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Richard Li — FEC donations (no results)
Inferential — AI-Reasoned (6)
inferential The timing of Richard Li's resumed SEC activity in 2021 coincides with the launch of Bridgetown Holdings, suggesting his US securities engagement is primarily channeled through the Thiel partnership
Date: 2021 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential Richard Li's 6-year filing gap (2015-2021) in SEC records corresponds to the period of heightened US-China trade tensions and increased scrutiny of Hong Kong business activities
Date: 2015-2021 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential The pattern of SEC securities filings without corresponding lobbying activity suggests Richard Li's US engagement follows a pure capital markets approach rather than policy influence strategy
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential The absence of accession numbers in the source data prevents verification of whether Richard Li's reported SEC filings represent distinct transactions or duplicate database entries
Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential Richard Li's SEC filing activity shows potential clustering, with multiple filings on identical dates (particularly 2023-02-14), suggesting coordinated multi-entity transactions rather than sporadic individual investments
Date: 2023 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
inferential Multiple SEC filings appear on the same date (2023-02-14), which may indicate simultaneous transactions or filings related to multiple entities
Date: 2023-02-14 Added: 07 Apr 2026 AI ANALYSIS
All Connections (7)
→ Bridgetown Holdings instrument
business_leadership inferential since 2014
Richard Li is co-founder of Bridgetown Holdings, a SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company). The SEC filings spanning 2014-2024 are consistent with his role in managing Bridgetown Holdings and related investment vehicles.
→ MoneyHero company
investment_relationship inferential since 2023
Richard Li's Bridgetown Holdings merged with MoneyHero in a SPAC transaction. The SEC filing pattern, including multiple filings on the same date (2023-02-14), is consistent with merger-related disclosure requirements.
→ Peter Thiel person
business_partnership inferential since 2021
Richard Li partnered with Peter Thiel on Bridgetown Holdings SPAC ventures. Both are co-founders of the Bridgetown series of blank-check companies.
→ Thiel Capital company
co-investment inferential since 2021
Richard Li has co-invested alongside Thiel Capital through the Bridgetown Holdings SPAC partnerships with Peter Thiel.
← MoneyHero company
indirect sponsorship connection primary since 2023
Bridgetown Holdings Limited, the SPAC that merged with MoneyHero, was backed by Pacific Century Group (Richard Li) and Thiel Capital
← Matt Danzeisen person
business_association inferential since 2020
Through Bridgetown Holdings SPAC involvement (which was a joint venture between Peter Thiel and Richard Li), Matt Danzeisen's SEC filings suggest indirect business association with Richard Li.
← Bridgetown Holdings instrument
Sponsor/Co-Founder primary since 2020
Richard Li, through Pacific Century Group, co-sponsored Bridgetown Holdings Limited and Bridgetown 2 Holdings Limited alongside Thiel Capital, as disclosed in SEC registration documents.
Sources (15)
2024-11-14 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2024-11-14) sec_filing Processed
2015-04-13 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2015-04-13) sec_filing Processed
2023-02-14 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2023-02-14) sec_filing Processed
2014-02-13 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2014-02-13) sec_filing Processed
2021-02-03 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2021-02-03) sec_filing Processed
2026 AI ANALYSIS government_disclosure Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Richard Li — Parliamentary records (no results) parliamentary_record Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Richard Li — Court records (no results) court_document Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Richard Li — Lobbying disclosures (no results) government_disclosure Processed
2026 UNVERIFIED Research: Richard Li — FEC donations (no results) fec_record Processed
2024-11-14 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2024-11-14) sec_filing Processed
2015-04-13 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2015-04-13) sec_filing Processed
2014-02-13 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2014-02-13) sec_filing Processed
2023-02-14 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2023-02-14) sec_filing Processed
2021-02-03 SEC FILING SEC EDGAR: filing — Richard Li (2021-02-03) sec_filing Processed