WI Harper Group

WI Harper Group is a venture capital firm with cross-border operations in the United States and Greater China. Founded in 1993 and based in San Francisco, the firm maintains a presence in Beijing and Taipei and invests in early and early-expansion stages across the United States, Mainland China, Taiwan and the Asia Pacific. It focuses on technology, healthcare, biotech, artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech, sustainability and new media, supporting portfolio companies from seed through growth rounds and working to help them scale globally through international collaboration.

Paul Chau

Partner

Yvonne Chen

Partner

Y.K. Chu

Managing Director

Eric Fu

Director

Vincent Gao

Vice President and Partner

Past deals in Digital Media

HowLiving

Seed Round in 2017
HowLiving is a Taiwanese cooking video content platform established in 2015 by culinary researcher Xie Kai Ting. The company specializes in quick cooking, hand baking, and parent-child food, catering specifically to the Chinese-speaking audience. HowLiving combines audio-visual content with social media and e-commerce to create a comprehensive culinary experience. Its platform features a diverse range of cooking-related videos, articles, and recipe books, alongside options for users to buy and sell cooking-related merchandise. By providing original content and engaging resources, HowLiving aims to enhance the culinary skills and knowledge of its users.

Glassbox Technologies

Series A in 2017
Glassbox Technologies, founded in 2016 by veterans of VFX, virtual reality and gaming, develops virtual production tools for next-generation content creation. Its platform supports real-time virtual production workflows for feature films, episodic television, animation, games and VR experiences, offering virtual cameras, real-time change management and facial animation to visualize performances with the immediacy of live action. The company serves teams of all sizes and maintains a global presence with offices in Los Angeles, Australia, Germany, Taiwan and China.

Holor Media

Seed Round in 2016
Holor Media specializes in augmented and virtual reality technologies designed for video creation. The company provides innovative techniques and applications that enhance the creation and distribution of video content across multiple platforms, including desktop and mobile devices. By focusing on enabling VR and media creators, Holor Media aims to facilitate the development of next-generation content, thereby advancing the capabilities of video production in the evolving digital landscape.

Thunder Industries

Series B in 2015
Thunder is a technology company that focuses on streamlining the advertising process through its Creative Management Platform. This platform enables advertisers to efficiently create, scale, and manage ad creatives across multiple devices and formats, including display, video, and native ads. By reducing creative friction, Thunder allows brands, media companies, and agencies to produce advertisements more rapidly and effectively. The platform features a user-friendly interface that caters to a range of users, from general marketers to advanced designers, providing tools for testing and targeting creatives to specific audiences across various channels. Thunder serves over 100 notable clients, including InterContinental Hotels Group, Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications, and Hearst, enhancing their advertising capabilities and reach.

Shots Podcast Network

Series A in 2015
Shots Podcast Network, founded by John and Sam Shahidi, is a creator network that offers media management services specifically designed for influencers and celebrities. The company specializes in producing original mobile-first content tailored for platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. By facilitating content management and promotional strategies, Shots Podcast Network enables creators to effectively navigate the complexities of digital media, enhancing their reach and engagement with audiences. The network has garnered support from notable figures, including Justin Bieber and Floyd Mayweather, further establishing its presence in the entertainment industry.

Shots Podcast Network

Series A in 2015
Shots Podcast Network, founded by John and Sam Shahidi, is a creator network that offers media management services specifically designed for influencers and celebrities. The company specializes in producing original mobile-first content tailored for platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. By facilitating content management and promotional strategies, Shots Podcast Network enables creators to effectively navigate the complexities of digital media, enhancing their reach and engagement with audiences. The network has garnered support from notable figures, including Justin Bieber and Floyd Mayweather, further establishing its presence in the entertainment industry.

Sungy Mobile

Series C in 2010
Sungy Mobile Limited is a global mobile app and platform development firm. Sungy Mobile provides its users with access to over 70 channels and a vast array of professional media and user-generated content such as entertainment and sports event coverage in multimedia formats. In addition to their GO series products and GO platform, Sungy Mobile also offers 3G.cn, a mobile internet portal and mobile reading services platform. Sungy Mobile has over 160 million registered users with a daily page view of 1.2 billion, and more than 25 million active users per day. Its product, GO desktop, has reached 200 million global users and has become the most popular Android third party desktop globally. Sungy Mobile was launched in 2003 and completed its third round of financing from CBC Capital, IDG, JAFCO, and WI HARPER in July 2010. It was listed in the New York Stock Exchange on November 22, 2013.

Sungy Mobile

Series B in 2006
Sungy Mobile Limited is a global mobile app and platform development firm. Sungy Mobile provides its users with access to over 70 channels and a vast array of professional media and user-generated content such as entertainment and sports event coverage in multimedia formats. In addition to their GO series products and GO platform, Sungy Mobile also offers 3G.cn, a mobile internet portal and mobile reading services platform. Sungy Mobile has over 160 million registered users with a daily page view of 1.2 billion, and more than 25 million active users per day. Its product, GO desktop, has reached 200 million global users and has become the most popular Android third party desktop globally. Sungy Mobile was launched in 2003 and completed its third round of financing from CBC Capital, IDG, JAFCO, and WI HARPER in July 2010. It was listed in the New York Stock Exchange on November 22, 2013.

Maxthon

Seed Round in 2006
Maxthon is a global software company founded in 2005, specializing in the development of advanced web browsers that deliver a seamless browsing experience across multiple platforms, including desktops and mobile devices. The company's flagship product is a feature-rich web browser that supports various functionalities such as tabbed browsing, mouse gestures, drag-and-drop capabilities, privacy protection, and ad-blocking tools. Maxthon's software allows users to share and synchronize files effortlessly between different operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Android. With a commitment to innovation, Maxthon serves over 100 million users each month in 140 countries. The company operates offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Beijing, focusing on creating the ultimate web browsing experience for its diverse user base.

China Broad Media

Venture Round in 2006
China Broad Media Corp. is an interactive media service provider based in Beijing, specializing in wireless value-added services, radio broadcasting, and multimedia entertainment. The company offers a diverse array of services, including internet radio, mobile radio, and traditional radio broadcasting, targeting both the Chinese mainland and Chinese communities globally. With a strong foundation in mobile value-added services and internet capital raising, China Broad Media has developed a comprehensive dissemination platform that integrates broadband internet, mobile networks, and broadcasting networks. This platform enables the company to curate and distribute audio and video content, both from professional media organizations and user-generated sources, facilitating products such as internet and mobile videos, podcasts, and mobile TV.

DivX

Series C in 2004
DivX, LLC is a technology company specializing in digital video solutions, focused on enhancing entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution across various devices. Established in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, DivX has set a benchmark for high-quality digital video, enabling consumers worldwide to create, share, and enjoy video content. The company licenses its technology to leading consumer electronics brands, resulting in the shipment of over 1 billion DivX-enabled devices globally. Additionally, DivX's consumer software has been downloaded over 1 billion times, providing users with tools to play, convert, and cast their video content seamlessly. The company's innovative platform supports the monetization of both live and on-demand content, allowing users to capture and share memorable events conveniently.

Focus Media

Series C in 2004
Focus Media Holding Limited is a prominent digital media company based in Central, Hong Kong, specializing in out-of-home advertising through a diverse array of platforms. The company operates an extensive network of liquid crystal display (LCD) screens and other advertising formats strategically located in high-traffic areas, including malls, hotels, and residential buildings. Its offerings encompass video media in commercial buildings, digital displays in stores, advertising in elevators, and large outdoor LED screens, as well as traditional billboards and cinema advertising. With a significant presence across approximately 112 cities in China, Focus Media has established a vast network that includes over 172,000 digital displays, more than 505,000 traditional poster frames, and extensive cinema partnerships. The company is known for its innovative business models and targeted audience segmentation, making it a key player in the media advertising industry.

DivX

Series B in 2002
DivX, LLC is a technology company specializing in digital video solutions, focused on enhancing entertainment experiences in up to 4K resolution across various devices. Established in 2000 and headquartered in San Diego, California, DivX has set a benchmark for high-quality digital video, enabling consumers worldwide to create, share, and enjoy video content. The company licenses its technology to leading consumer electronics brands, resulting in the shipment of over 1 billion DivX-enabled devices globally. Additionally, DivX's consumer software has been downloaded over 1 billion times, providing users with tools to play, convert, and cast their video content seamlessly. The company's innovative platform supports the monetization of both live and on-demand content, allowing users to capture and share memorable events conveniently.

Shanghai SFS Digital Media

Venture Round in 2002
Shanghai SFS Digital Media Co., Ltd. (上影数码传播股份有限公司) is a Chinese entertainment media services company. SFS Digital Media has created computer-generated effects for many films, TV plays, animated series, game software, and advertisements such as Red Snow, Emergency Landing, Final Decision, Fung Wan, and many other advertisements. The company’s predecessor was Computer Graphic Production Center of Shanghai Film Group, co-founded by well-known enterprises such as Shanghai Film Group, Yangpu New Jiuzhou Industrial Company, Shanghai Media &Entertainment Investment Company, Shanghai east radio and TV technology Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Investment Company.
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