WI Harper Group

WI Harper Group is a venture capital firm established in 1993 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Beijing and Taipei. The firm specializes in early to growth-stage investments across the United States, Greater China, and the Asia Pacific, focusing primarily on sectors such as technology, healthcare, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech, sustainability, and new media. WI Harper Group has made over 300 investments and achieved more than 80 successful exits. With a dedicated team of 19 investment professionals, the firm manages nine funds and has over $1 billion in capital. Its notable investment track record includes companies like DivX, Focus Media, Vizio, SiRF, and Commerce One.

Paul Chau

Partner

Vincent Gao

Vice President and Partner

Shahi Ghanem

Managing Director and Senior Partner

Winnie Hsu

Partner

James Lee

Venture Partner

Joyce Lee

Principal

Terry Li

Analyst

Calvin Liao

Associate

Edward Liu

Partner

Peter Liu

Founder / Chairman

Jimmy Lu

Managing Director

Kelvin Sun

Vice President and Principal

Yigong Wang

COO

Phoebe Wang

Vice President and Partner

Wilson Wu

Partner

Earl Yu

Vice President and Principal

Past deals in ASEAN

Bitmark

Series B in 2022
Bitmark Inc. develops a property system for the digital environment, utilizing specialized blockchain technology to transform personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred directly between users. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, Bitmark's system allows individuals to establish ownership claims for their data, similar to land registrars for real estate. The company aims to restore trust in data by providing an end-to-end Internet protocol that secures data provenance, enabling verifiable information and digital property rights. This approach facilitates the safe sharing of personal data without relying on trusted third parties. Bitmark's solutions are utilized in various sectors, including healthcare, music, and art, by organizations such as UC Berkeley, Pfizer, and KKBOX.

EMQ

Series B in 2020
EMQ Limited is a Hong Kong-based financial technology startup established in 2014, with additional offices in Taiwan and China. The company focuses on creating a financial network across Asia, emphasizing remittance services. EMQ partners with financial institutions and strategic allies in various countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, to facilitate and settle cross-border remittances. The company has developed a mobile application that allows clients to borrow and transfer money efficiently. EMQ holds a Money Service Operator license from the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and a Fund Transfer Operator license from Bank Indonesia, enabling it to provide affordable, secure, and real-time financial settlement services for users and global businesses.

RWDC Industries

Series B in 2020
RWDC Industries Ltd is a Singapore-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) biopolymers. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating biodegradable bioplastics that can serve as alternatives to single-use plastics in various applications, including cutlery, drinking straws, cup lids, and food packaging. RWDC's mcl-PHA is produced through the bacterial fermentation of plant-based oils or sugars and is certified to be fully biodegradable in soil, water, and marine environments. The company's innovations, such as a water-based PHA emulsion coating, aim to replace polyethylene in plastic-lined food packaging and offer direct replacements for petroleum-based products like polypropylene straws and polystyrene containers, thus supporting sustainability efforts across industries.

Bitmark

Series A in 2019
Bitmark Inc. develops a property system for the digital environment, utilizing specialized blockchain technology to transform personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred directly between users. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, Bitmark's system allows individuals to establish ownership claims for their data, similar to land registrars for real estate. The company aims to restore trust in data by providing an end-to-end Internet protocol that secures data provenance, enabling verifiable information and digital property rights. This approach facilitates the safe sharing of personal data without relying on trusted third parties. Bitmark's solutions are utilized in various sectors, including healthcare, music, and art, by organizations such as UC Berkeley, Pfizer, and KKBOX.

RWDC Industries

Series A in 2019
RWDC Industries Ltd is a Singapore-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) biopolymers. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating biodegradable bioplastics that can serve as alternatives to single-use plastics in various applications, including cutlery, drinking straws, cup lids, and food packaging. RWDC's mcl-PHA is produced through the bacterial fermentation of plant-based oils or sugars and is certified to be fully biodegradable in soil, water, and marine environments. The company's innovations, such as a water-based PHA emulsion coating, aim to replace polyethylene in plastic-lined food packaging and offer direct replacements for petroleum-based products like polypropylene straws and polystyrene containers, thus supporting sustainability efforts across industries.

RWDC Industries

Series A in 2018
RWDC Industries Ltd is a Singapore-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) biopolymers. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating biodegradable bioplastics that can serve as alternatives to single-use plastics in various applications, including cutlery, drinking straws, cup lids, and food packaging. RWDC's mcl-PHA is produced through the bacterial fermentation of plant-based oils or sugars and is certified to be fully biodegradable in soil, water, and marine environments. The company's innovations, such as a water-based PHA emulsion coating, aim to replace polyethylene in plastic-lined food packaging and offer direct replacements for petroleum-based products like polypropylene straws and polystyrene containers, thus supporting sustainability efforts across industries.

Appier

Series B in 2016
Appier Inc. is a technology company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing artificial intelligence platforms designed to enhance customer engagement and facilitate data-driven decision-making for enterprises. Appier offers a suite of products, including Aideal, which helps businesses influence purchase decisions and shorten sales cycles; AIQUA, a proactive platform for customer engagement based on user behavior; AIXON, a data science platform that consolidates customer data for predictive analytics; and CrossX, an AI-powered advertising solution for optimizing campaign performance. The company serves around 1,000 global brands and agencies and has a presence in 14 markets across Asia, including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and Sydney. Appier’s solutions allow businesses to leverage AI for improved targeting and customer retention, making it easier for them to operate in a cross-screen environment without needing extensive in-house AI expertise.

Bitmark

Seed Round in 2016
Bitmark Inc. develops a property system for the digital environment, utilizing specialized blockchain technology to transform personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred directly between users. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, Bitmark's system allows individuals to establish ownership claims for their data, similar to land registrars for real estate. The company aims to restore trust in data by providing an end-to-end Internet protocol that secures data provenance, enabling verifiable information and digital property rights. This approach facilitates the safe sharing of personal data without relying on trusted third parties. Bitmark's solutions are utilized in various sectors, including healthcare, music, and art, by organizations such as UC Berkeley, Pfizer, and KKBOX.

SNSplus

Series A in 2011
SNSplus, Inc. is a game publisher and developer based in New Taipei City, Taiwan, operating primarily in the Asian market, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, and Thailand. Established in 2010, the company specializes in online and mobile gaming, having launched the GAMAGIC platform to enhance user engagement. SNSplus aims to expand its offerings beyond traditional gaming, venturing into various creative online experiences. The company's focus is on providing enjoyable gaming experiences while continuously exploring new avenues within the digital landscape.
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