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 Consumer Electronics

Ecoinno

Series A in 2020
Ecoinno is a Hong Kong-based green material technology company that specializes in the development of sustainable consumer packaging products. Utilizing its proprietary Green Composite Material™ (GCM™), which is derived from natural plant fibers, Ecoinno aims to provide environmentally friendly alternatives to single-use plastics. The company's innovative processing technology enables the creation of a variety of products, including coffee capsules and disposable dishware, all designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability. By focusing on the use of cellulose and other biopolymers, Ecoinno contributes to the reduction of plastic waste and supports efforts to preserve the environment.

Fresco

Series A in 2018
Fresco is a technology company that integrates appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. By collaborating with major appliance manufacturers such as BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, and others, Fresco acknowledges the diverse brands present in modern kitchens. Their interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process, guiding users step-by-step in discovering, preparing, and sharing dishes, regardless of their cooking experience. Founded in 2012, Fresco operates globally, with offices located in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. The company's mission is to enhance the cooking experience by seamlessly connecting various kitchen elements, making it easier for users to create and share culinary delights.

Aeolus Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Aeolus Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing artificial intelligence-enabled service robots for domestic use. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also operates additional offices in Taiwan, Poland, Austria, and the United States. Its flagship product, the Aeolus Robot, is an in-home assistant capable of learning, navigating, and performing various household tasks, including object manipulation and cleaning. The robots utilize advanced AI and machine learning to adapt to changing environments, enhancing user convenience and productivity. In addition to its robotic solutions, Aeolus Robotics offers a robot-as-a-service (RaaS) platform for effective management of these robots, aiming to improve the quality of life for users by streamlining housework and other domestic chores.

Prynt

Series A in 2016
Prynt is a manufacturer of instant camera cases designed for smartphones, allowing users to print photos instantly. The device is compatible with both iOS and Android phones and operates without the need for ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Users simply plug in the case, capture a photo, and receive a printed image within seconds. A unique feature of Prynt is its ability to embed short videos within the printed photos, which can be accessed through the accompanying app, offering an innovative way to share memories. This combination of tangible prints and digital storytelling enhances the user's experience by merging physical photography with modern technology.

Adaptics

Seed Round in 2015
Adaptics Ltd. provides Drop, an iPad-connected kitchen scale and digital baking assistant for home bakers. Adaptics adds noticeable vitality to employees and organisations and helps them maintain long-term success. They do this by embedding top-quality service provision in vitalising managers, teams and players. Adaptics considers vitality a strategic resource that forms a basis for desired change in society. They have developed a unique integral approach that includes training, coaching, instructions and online tools. Adaptics has the ambition to address vitality at Champions League level, and to set the standard for corporate health in the Netherlands along with its partners and clients.

Fresco

Seed Round in 2014
Fresco is a technology company that integrates appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. By collaborating with major appliance manufacturers such as BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, and others, Fresco acknowledges the diverse brands present in modern kitchens. Their interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process, guiding users step-by-step in discovering, preparing, and sharing dishes, regardless of their cooking experience. Founded in 2012, Fresco operates globally, with offices located in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. The company's mission is to enhance the cooking experience by seamlessly connecting various kitchen elements, making it easier for users to create and share culinary delights.

Fresco

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Fresco is a technology company that integrates appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. By collaborating with major appliance manufacturers such as BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, and others, Fresco acknowledges the diverse brands present in modern kitchens. Their interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process, guiding users step-by-step in discovering, preparing, and sharing dishes, regardless of their cooking experience. Founded in 2012, Fresco operates globally, with offices located in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. The company's mission is to enhance the cooking experience by seamlessly connecting various kitchen elements, making it easier for users to create and share culinary delights.

Fresco

Seed Round in 2014
Fresco is a technology company that integrates appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. By collaborating with major appliance manufacturers such as BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, and others, Fresco acknowledges the diverse brands present in modern kitchens. Their interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process, guiding users step-by-step in discovering, preparing, and sharing dishes, regardless of their cooking experience. Founded in 2012, Fresco operates globally, with offices located in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. The company's mission is to enhance the cooking experience by seamlessly connecting various kitchen elements, making it easier for users to create and share culinary delights.

Maxic Technology

Seed Round in 2010
Maxic Technology Corporation is a fabless integrated circuit design company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing advanced analog, mixed-signal, and power management integrated circuits for the mobile and consumer electronics markets, both domestically and internationally. Its product offerings include LED drivers for lighting and backlights, audio amplifiers, and various power management solutions such as linear regulators and DC/DC converters. Maxic also provides technical support services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), design houses, and other businesses. With additional operations in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, Maxic is committed to delivering innovative, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective solutions across a range of applications, including communication devices, smart home technologies, and automotive manufacturing.

DiBcom

Series E in 2007
DiBcom S.A., a fabless semiconductor company, offers a range of integrated circuits in France & internationally. It specializes in the development of broadband wireless solutions following digital video broadcasting and other broadband communication standards. The company offers chipsets and development kits. Its solutions are used in automotive, portable LCD TV, PC, mobile phones and other handheld device applications. DiBcom S.A. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Palaiseau, France.

DiBcom

Series C in 2005
DiBcom S.A., a fabless semiconductor company, offers a range of integrated circuits in France & internationally. It specializes in the development of broadband wireless solutions following digital video broadcasting and other broadband communication standards. The company offers chipsets and development kits. Its solutions are used in automotive, portable LCD TV, PC, mobile phones and other handheld device applications. DiBcom S.A. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Palaiseau, France.

DivX

Series C in 2004
DivX, LLC creates innovative technology to provide ideal digital entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution on any device. Since 2000, DivX has been setting the standard for high-quality digital video. Our technology innovations in digital video help consumers around the world create, share and enjoy video. DivX licenses its technology to major consumer electronics brands, who have shipped over 1 billion DivX enabled devices worldwide. The DivX consumer software has over 1 billion downloads and provides consumers around the world the tools to play, convert and cast their content. DivX is headquartered in San Diego, California.

DivX

Series B in 2002
DivX, LLC creates innovative technology to provide ideal digital entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution on any device. Since 2000, DivX has been setting the standard for high-quality digital video. Our technology innovations in digital video help consumers around the world create, share and enjoy video. DivX licenses its technology to major consumer electronics brands, who have shipped over 1 billion DivX enabled devices worldwide. The DivX consumer software has over 1 billion downloads and provides consumers around the world the tools to play, convert and cast their content. DivX is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Shanghai Xikui Electronic Technology

Venture Round in 2002
Shanghai Xikui Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (上海矽魁电子科技有限公司) is a Chinese Sino-foreign company focused on providing maintenance and technical services for cellphones, LCDs, and electronic products. Combined with the professional and management technology of electronic communications, the company provides its clients with many services. The products of Xikui contain mobile phones, LCDs, LCD panels, PCB, PDA, digital cameras, online service centers, and other electronic communication products. Xikui Electronic Technology was established in December 2001.
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