WI Harper Group

WI Harper Group, established in 1993, is a venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Beijing and Taipei. It specializes in early and early expansion investments, primarily in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Silicon Valley. The firm manages multiple funds totaling over $1 billion and has a team of 19 dedicated investment professionals. WI Harper Group focuses on technology, clean technology, and healthcare sectors, with a notable track record including investments in DivX, Focus Media, Vizio, SiRF, and Commerce One.

Paul Chau

Senior Partner

Yvonne Chen

Venture Partner

Eric Fu

Director

Vincent Gao

Vice President and Partner

Shahi Ghanem

Managing Director

Winnie Hsu

Partner

James Lee

Venture Partner

Joyce Lee

Principal

Terry Li

Analyst

Calvin Liao

Associate

Edward Liu

Partner

Louie Lu

Associate

Jimmy Lu

Managing Director

Kelvin Sun

Principal

Yigong Wang

COO

Phoebe Wang

Vice President and Partner

Harrison Wu

Director

Earl Yu

Vice President and Principal

Past deals in Tourism

Tripresso

Seed Round in 2015
Tripresso is an online travel agent based in Taipei, Taiwan, established in 2013. Initially, it focused on creating an online marketplace for package tour suppliers, such as Lions Travel and Richmond, while also developing a user-friendly search engine for customers to find suitable travel products. Over time, Tripresso expanded its offerings to include hotels, flight tickets, and customized travel plans for outbound travel. In 2018, the company introduced TripSaaS, a proprietary software-as-a-service system designed to assist traditional travel agencies in managing their websites, product listings, orders, and customer relationships, thereby improving operational efficiency. By leveraging data and partnerships from both online and offline sources, Tripresso aims to streamline travel planning and provide users with affordable travel packages.

Xola

Angel Round in 2014
Xola, Inc. is a cloud-based booking and marketing software provider for businesses in the tours and activities sector. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Xola's platform facilitates customer bookings through various channels, including in-person, phone, and online. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including payment processing, calendaring, scheduling, inventory and employee management, credit card processing, and customer relationship management. The platform is designed to streamline operations for tour operators and event organizers, helping them save time and improve efficiency while managing their business. Xola aims to create a user-friendly system that enhances the booking experience for both businesses and customers, ultimately supporting socio-economic exchange and fostering connections across cultures.

Triptrotting

Series A in 2012
Triptrotting, Inc. is an online platform that connects travelers with local hosts, primarily catering to university students, alumni, and young professionals. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, the company has developed an application called "Wist," which enhances the travel experience by providing personalized recommendations based on users' interests. This innovative application leverages contextual, personalized, and social data to help users navigate unfamiliar environments, whether in their own cities or abroad. Triptrotting aims to create a sense of belonging and local insight for its users, facilitating meaningful interactions and experiences during their travels.
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