WI Harper Group

WI Harper Group is a venture capital firm founded in 1993, with offices in San Francisco, Beijing, and Taipei. The firm specializes in early and growth-stage investments across the United States, Greater China, and the Asia Pacific region. It focuses on sectors such as technology, clean technology, healthcare, biotech, artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech, and new media. WI Harper Group has made over 300 investments, achieving more than 80 successful exits, and currently manages nine funds with more than $1 billion in capital. The firm is staffed by 19 dedicated investment professionals and maintains a strong track record of investing in notable companies.

Jason Chao

Senior Associate

Paul Chau

Senior Partner

Jeffrey Chu

Partner

Eric Fu

Director

Vincent Gao

Vice President and Partner

Shahi Ghanem

Managing Director and Senior Partner

Winnie Hsu

Partner

Joyce Lee

Principal

Terry Li

Analyst

Calvin Liao

Associate

Tong Liu

Investor

Peter Liu

Founder / Chairman

Louie Lu

Associate

Jimmy Lu

Managing Director

Kelvin Sun

Vice President and Principal

Steven Tu Ph.D

Venture Partner

Yigong Wang

COO

Phoebe Wang

Vice President and Partner

Harrison Wu

Senior Associate and Director

Wilson Wu

Partner

Earl Yu

Principal

Y.K. Chu

Managing Director

Changyong Xia Ph.D

Senior Partner

Past deals in Media

Holor Media

Seed Round in 2016
Holor Media specializes in augmented and virtual reality technologies designed for video creation. The company provides tools and applications that streamline the process of creating and distributing video content across various platforms, including desktop and mobile devices. This enables virtual reality and media creators to produce next-generation content, enhancing the overall viewing experience. Holor Media's focus on innovative technology positions it to support a growing demand for immersive video formats in the media landscape.

Shots Studios, Inc.

Series A in 2015
Shots Studios, Inc. is a data-driven entertainment company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2011 by John and Sam Shahidi. The company specializes in producing online comedy and music videos targeted at Millennials and Gen Z, collaborating with prominent creators such as Lele Pons and Rudy Mancuso. Shots Studios operates a creator network that offers media management services to influencers and celebrities, focusing on original mobile-first content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. With its content garnering over 1.2 billion minutes of viewing per month, Shots Studios has established itself as a leading digital media company in the evolving landscape of online entertainment. The firm is backed by notable figures including Justin Bieber and Floyd Mayweather, highlighting its strong connections within the entertainment industry.

Shots Studios, Inc.

Series A in 2015
Shots Studios, Inc. is a data-driven entertainment company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2011 by John and Sam Shahidi. The company specializes in producing online comedy and music videos targeted at Millennials and Gen Z, collaborating with prominent creators such as Lele Pons and Rudy Mancuso. Shots Studios operates a creator network that offers media management services to influencers and celebrities, focusing on original mobile-first content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. With its content garnering over 1.2 billion minutes of viewing per month, Shots Studios has established itself as a leading digital media company in the evolving landscape of online entertainment. The firm is backed by notable figures including Justin Bieber and Floyd Mayweather, highlighting its strong connections within the entertainment industry.

China Broad Media

Venture Round in 2006
China Broad Media Corp. offers wireless value added services, net radio, wireless streaming media, and traditional radio broadcasting services in China. It offers a range of WVAS services, including IVR, WAP, CRBT, and SMS; and multimedia services to mobile terminals. The company is based in Beijing, China.

Focus Media

Series C in 2004
Focus Media Holding Limited is a multi-platform digital media company based in Hong Kong, specializing in out-of-home advertising through a vast network of digital displays across China. The company operates an extensive array of liquid crystal display (LCD) networks, strategically positioned in high-traffic areas such as malls, hotels, and residential buildings, as well as in-store environments. Focus Media also offers advertising services on traditional poster frames, large outdoor LED screens, and cinema screens. As of 2012, its network included over 172,000 LCD displays in 112 cities, along with a significant number of traditional and digital poster frames and movie theater screens. The company has developed a diverse media portfolio that targets specific audiences through various formats, including video media in commercial buildings, mobile advertising, and internet platforms. Focus Media is recognized within the industry for its innovative business models and effective audience segmentation strategies.

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.

TeVeo

Venture Round in 2000
A developer of online digital video solutions.
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