
WI Harper Group
Description
WI Harper Group is a prominent cross-border venture capital firm with a rich history spanning over two decades, focusing on early and expansion-stage investments across the United States and Asia. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Beijing and Taipei, the firm has established itself as a bridge between the Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem and the burgeoning markets of Mainland China and Taiwan. Their investment strategy is sector-agnostic but shows a strong inclination towards disruptive technologies, including AI/Big Data, Digital Health, FinTech, Robotics, AR/VR, Enterprise Solutions, Consumer Tech, and New Energy.
The firm boasts a significant track record, having managed eleven funds with over $1 billion in assets under management. This substantial capital base enables WI Harper to provide robust financial backing to its portfolio companies. Over its operational history, the firm has invested in more than 400 companies globally, demonstrating a broad reach and diverse portfolio. Their approach emphasizes active partnership with founders, leveraging their extensive network and deep industry expertise to foster growth and facilitate market expansion for their ventures.
WI Harper Group typically targets initial investments ranging from $2 million to $10 million, positioning them to support companies from their formative stages through significant growth phases. This flexibility allows them to engage with promising startups at critical junctures, providing the necessary capital for product development, market penetration, and team scaling. The firm's commitment to fostering innovation across continents underscores its unique value proposition in the global venture capital landscape, aiming to capitalize on the synergies between Eastern and Western technological advancements.
Investor Profile
WI Harper Group has backed more than 193 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 41 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 29 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, China, Taiwan.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, Internet.
- Typical check size: $2M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (32%)
- Series B (22%)
- Seed (21%)
- Series C (9%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Angel (2%)
- Series D (2%)
- Series E (2%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Pre Seed (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (48%)
- China (24%)
- Taiwan (14%)
- Singapore (5%)
- Ireland (3%)
- Hong Kong (2%)
- Canada (2%)
- France (1%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
- Germany (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- Internet
- Biotechnology
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Manufacturing
- Mobile
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Machine Learning
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