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WI Harper Group

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

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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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does WI Harper Group frequently co-invest with?

IDG Capital
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 10
Harbinger Ventures
North America, California, United States, Cupertino
Co-Investments: 6
SAIF Partners
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 8
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 8
Cherubic Ventures
Asia, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Taipei
Co-Investments: 5
Menlo Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Causeway Bay
Co-Investments: 9
Notable Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 5
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 8
Founders Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does WI Harper Group often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
EY
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
TD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JD
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AD
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
David O. Sacks
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AF
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
SP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
SC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by WI Harper Group?

Phase

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Phase is a visual and intuitive digital design tool, reworked for the new age.

Product DesignWeb Design
Series UnknownFeb 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Blackpanda

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Blackpanda is a digital forensics and cyber incident response firm.

ComputerCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInsurTechNetwork Security
Series ASep 25, 2024
Amount Raised: $6,700,000
GDMC

Bukit Merah, Central Region, Singapore

GDMC is a pharmaceutical company that engages in manufacturing and designing genetic medicines.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyManufacturingPharmaceutical
Series AJan 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $21,000,000
Blackpanda

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Blackpanda is a digital forensics and cyber incident response firm.

ComputerCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInsurTechNetwork Security
Series AJan 18, 2023
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Bitmark

Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan

Bitmark is an end-to-end Internet protocol that secures data provenance.

BlockchainComputerInternet of ThingsSoftware
Series BJul 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,600,000
Divinia

San Jose, California, United States

Divinia is an e-commerce search destination offers lead generation, contextual targeting, and product promotion for marketers.

Brand MarketingE-CommerceLead GenerationNatural Language Processing
SeedJan 1, 2022
FlexCompute

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

FlexCompute is an IT company that specializes in providing solutions related to simulation.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologySimulation
Series BNov 29, 2021
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
KDAN

Tainan, T'ai-wan, Taiwan

KDAN is committed to providing a diverse range of AI-driven workflow and data solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)InternetMarket ResearchSaaSSoftware
Series BJul 19, 2021
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Engine Biosciences

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

Engine Biosciences is a biotech company that applies machine learning to genomics for drug discovery.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine Learning
Series AMay 26, 2021
Amount Raised: $43,000,000
eYs3D Microelectronics

Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan

EYs3D Microelectronics is a company in 3D image capture designs and solutions.

3D TechnologyElectronicsSoftwareVirtual Reality
Series AMay 25, 2021
Amount Raised: $7,000,000