James Liu

COO

45 past transactions

The Letting Partnership

Acquisition in 2024
The Letting Partnership provides financial health checks, on-site audits, client accounting, and money protection ancillary services.

Kaixin Auto Holdings

Venture Round in 2021
Kaixin Auto Holdings is a used car dealership based in Beijing, China, founded in 2015. The company operates a nationwide dealer network that includes both self-owned and affiliated dealerships. Kaixin Auto specializes in the sale of luxury used cars and imported new cars, while also offering a range of value-added services such as financing solutions, insurance, extended warranties, and after-sales support. Through partnerships with financial institutions, Kaixin Auto provides financing channels to its customers, enhancing the purchasing experience. The company is also involved in research and development related to electric vehicles and is focused on innovations in autonomous driving and artificial intelligence technologies.

Trucker Path

Acquisition in 2017
Trucker Path, Inc. is a software platform focused on the trucking industry, providing a mobile application that assists truck drivers with navigational support and freight matching. The Trucker Path app, available on both iOS and Android, enables drivers to locate essential services such as truck stops, available parking, rest areas, and weigh stations, while also offering real-time updates through community contributions. In addition to its core app, Trucker Path offers Truckloads, an online marketplace that connects freight brokers with carriers, facilitating efficient transportation logistics. Established in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, Trucker Path has gained a significant presence in the industry, serving approximately 35% of U.S. Class 8 truckers and playing a key role in modernizing the trucking sector. The company has formed strategic partnerships with key industry players, further enhancing its service offerings and commitment to reducing inefficiencies in the transportation landscape.

Sindeo

Acquisition in 2017
Sindeo changes the mortgage industry from the ground up by offering home buyers a straightforward path to homeownership and refinancing. It is a startup that’s bringing mortgages into the modern world. They’re changing the way to get a mortgage with their truly unbiased Mortgage Advisors, their high-tech, transparent process, and their low-cost structure.

BacklotCars

Seed Round in 2017
BacklotCars operates an online marketplace that simplifies wholesale automotive transactions for auto dealers, finance companies, and rental car businesses. By offering vehicle inspections, transportation, and inventory finance services, the company eliminates the need for physical auctions, allowing clients to transact and liquidate their inventory directly. This approach enhances transparency and efficiency in the automotive wholesale market.

Simtoo

Series B in 2016
Simtoo is a manufacturer of innovative remote-control drones, notably recognized for creating the world's first follow-me and foldable dragonfly drone autopilot, operated via a smartwatch. The company's drones are equipped with sports cameras and feature foldable carbon fiber arms, allowing for easy transport and setup. With an integrated global positioning system, users can effectively monitor and capture aerial photography and videography from a wide range of angles. The founders of Simtoo have extensive experience in developing flight control systems for quadcopters, which underpins the advanced technology in their drone offerings.

51Autogo

Series A in 2016
51Autogo is a mobile app that aims to improve customer experience at gas stations. 51Autogo had developed a CRM system, and the startup aims to expand its cooperating gas stations to over 1,000 by the end of this year to reach daily transaction value of US$1.5 million.

Sirin Labs

Series A in 2016
Sirin Labs is a technology company focused on advancing communication solutions through innovative products that leverage blockchain technology and multi-layered cybersecurity. With a commitment to bridging the gap between the blockchain economy and mainstream consumers, the company has developed smartphones and computers that enhance storage capabilities through peer-to-peer resource-sharing protocols and cloud-based services. Following more than two years of intensive research and development, Sirin Labs is set to launch its first product, a mobile phone designed to deliver uncompromising performance and security. The company aims to provide customers with advanced technological solutions while also offering pre-order discounts on its products.

Omni Prime

Series C in 2016
Omni Prime provides Lending as a Service solution to retailers.

Poplar Homes

Seed Round in 2016
Poplar Homes is a technology-driven property management company focused on enhancing the rental experience for both property owners and renters. The company offers a streamlined onboarding process for rental portfolios, providing owners with access to a dashboard that presents comprehensive performance statistics and property records. To improve property listings, Poplar Homes conducts 3D scans of vacant properties. Their technology facilitates instant renter screening, AI-driven leasing insights, proactive maintenance suggestions, and autonomous move-in processes. Additionally, Poplar Homes ensures guaranteed rent payouts and offers continuous support, thereby creating a seamless and efficient renting experience.

Da Zhangfang

Series B in 2016
Da Zhangfang is a platform for an ecological ticket, financial, tax, and human resource services. Their accountant has integrated online platforms and offline outlets to provide various types of financial and taxation services throughout the entire life cycle of enterprises in various industries across the nation similar to their experience in the financial and taxation industry and their work in the Internet technology sector.

FiscalNote Holdings

Series C in 2016
FiscalNote is a provider of global policy and market intelligence solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence and big data to offer predictive analytics on governmental actions. Its flagship platform enables real-time legislative predictions and includes tools for enterprise collaboration, data visualization, and insights into campaign finance and demographics. The company's product suite, which includes FiscalNote Core, CQ Federal, and EU Issue Tracker, supports businesses, government institutions, and nonprofits in effective policy management and risk mitigation. Additionally, with contributions from expert analysis firms, FiscalNote delivers comprehensive geopolitical and market intelligence services. By integrating policy intelligence into daily operations, FiscalNote empowers its clients to make informed decisions efficiently.

Longma Youxi

Angel Round in 2015
Longma Youxi specializes in the development of web games and mobile games.

Shiftgig

Series B in 2015
Shiftgig, Inc. is a technology company that operates a workforce management platform designed to connect individuals seeking temporary work with businesses requiring on-demand staffing. Founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Shiftgig serves a variety of industries, including food service, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and experiential marketing. The platform allows businesses to post job opportunities while enabling workers to browse and claim shifts that align with their skills and schedules. By collecting data on hiring requirements and worker qualifications, Shiftgig facilitates timely matching and effective event management. The company also provides mobile applications for both Android and iPhone, enhancing accessibility for users. With additional offices in cities such as Milwaukee, Atlanta, Dallas, and New York, Shiftgig aims to streamline staffing processes and optimize workforce management for its clients.

XtalPi Technology

Angel Round in 2015
XtalPi Inc. is a pharmaceutical technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with additional offices in China. Founded in 2014 by a team of quantum physicists from MIT, XtalPi focuses on transforming drug research and development through its Intelligent Digital Drug Discovery and Development (ID4) platform. This platform integrates quantum mechanics, artificial intelligence, and high-performance cloud computing to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of drug R&D processes. XtalPi's offerings include advanced tools for crystal structure prediction and determination, solid state testing, small molecule drug design, and AI model development. The company aims to accelerate drug discovery and development, thereby contributing to global health improvements. Its innovative technologies have garnered recognition within the industry and facilitated strategic partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies.

SoFi

Series E in 2015
SoFi is a financial services company founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It offers a diverse range of products targeting early-stage professionals, including personal loans, MBA loans, and mortgage refinancing. In addition to lending, SoFi provides wealth management services that assist individuals in saving, spending, and investing their money. The company also offers financial solutions for retirement planning and student loan repayment management. Its comprehensive suite of services includes credit cards, checking and savings accounts, and small business financing, positioning SoFi as a versatile player in the financial sector.

Aspiration

Series A in 2015
Aspiration operates a sustainable financial platform designed to assist consumers and businesses in achieving carbon neutrality. The company offers financial products, including debit and credit cards, that integrate carbon reduction solutions, allowing over 6 million consumers to offset the carbon footprint of their purchases. In addition to serving individual consumers, Aspiration provides enterprise clients with software for carbon footprint monitoring, a comprehensive inventory of carbon-reducing assets, and features that enable businesses to make their products carbon neutral. The rising demand for climate action has driven Aspiration's growth, as both consumers and enterprises seek to incorporate sustainability into their daily activities.

Plum Lending

Series A in 2015
Plum is a commercial real estate (CRE) finance company founded in 2014, to help commercial real estate owners protect and grow their wealth. We use data and technology to improve the entire lending process and experience. We either work directly with CRE owners, or partner with their wealth managers and financial advisors, to deliver a high quality and consultative service for CRE acquisitions and refinances. Plum is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and lends nationwide.

Omni Prime

Series B in 2015
Omni Prime provides Lending as a Service solution to retailers.

Trucker Path

Series A in 2015
Trucker Path, Inc. is a software platform focused on the trucking industry, providing a mobile application that assists truck drivers with navigational support and freight matching. The Trucker Path app, available on both iOS and Android, enables drivers to locate essential services such as truck stops, available parking, rest areas, and weigh stations, while also offering real-time updates through community contributions. In addition to its core app, Trucker Path offers Truckloads, an online marketplace that connects freight brokers with carriers, facilitating efficient transportation logistics. Established in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, Trucker Path has gained a significant presence in the industry, serving approximately 35% of U.S. Class 8 truckers and playing a key role in modernizing the trucking sector. The company has formed strategic partnerships with key industry players, further enhancing its service offerings and commitment to reducing inefficiencies in the transportation landscape.

PJ.COM

Series A in 2015
PJ.COM is a bill P2P lending mortgage financing platform operator.

GOGOX

Series B in 2015
GoGoX, established in 2013, is a pioneering app-based platform for intra-city logistics in Asia, focused on providing efficient delivery services through innovative technology. The company connects individuals and businesses with thousands of drivers for real-time delivery needs, enhancing the everyday delivery experience. Originally launched in Hong Kong, GoGoX has expanded its operations to Singapore, South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, and India, with plans for further global growth. The company operates under two main brands: Kuaigou Dache in Mainland China and GoGoX in other Asian regions. Following a merger with 58 Suyun in 2017, GoGoX significantly increased its footprint in the logistics market, now serving over 300 cities and boasting a network of more than 8 million registered drivers. The platform offers features like instant matching and real-time tracking, facilitating a seamless connection between cargo van drivers and users, thus providing a convenient delivery experience while creating business opportunities for drivers.

CheWen

Series A in 2015
CheWen is an online-to-offline (O2O) service platform dedicated to the automotive aftermarket. It serves as a comprehensive resource for information related to automobiles while fostering a community for car enthusiasts and users. Through its platform, CheWen facilitates sharing and communication among individuals interested in automotive topics, enhancing the exchange of knowledge and experiences within the automotive field. The company's focus on creating a collaborative environment supports both inquiries and discussions, making it a valuable hub for those involved in the automotive sector.

Penging.com

Series A in 2015
Penging.com is an online P2P financial and lending information platform for businesses.

StockTwits

Venture Round in 2015
StockTwits, Inc. operates a financial communications platform that connects the investing community by facilitating the sharing of ideas, news, and information. Founded in 2008 by Howard Lindzon and based in New York, the platform allows users to create streams of content organized around specific stock tickers, enabling investors, analysts, and media professionals to share insights and conduct research. With a user base exceeding 300,000, StockTwits fosters a collaborative environment where over 40 million individuals engage with financial information across various social media and web platforms. The platform enhances the investment experience by providing real-time alerts and tools for users to track their portfolios and stay informed about market trends.

Kiavi

Series C in 2015
Kiavi is a private lender specializing in financing solutions for residential real estate investors. The company provides bridge and rental loans, focusing on funding property investments and revitalizing aging housing stock. Formerly known as LendingHome, Kiavi utilizes advanced technology to automate the underwriting and decision-making processes, significantly reducing the manual steps involved in loan approvals. Additionally, Kiavi offers fix-and-flip lending services, empowering real estate investors with streamlined application processes and access to expert advice. Through its platform, Kiavi aims to provide reliable capital to clients, enabling them to successfully scale their real estate ventures.

Cheyipai

Series D in 2015
Cheyipai is a private e-commerce company based in Beijing, China, specializing in the online sale of used vehicles. Founded in 2009 by Wang Tiezhong and Yang Xuejian, Cheyipai operates an online-to-offline (O2O) model that facilitates the complete transaction process for buyers and sellers. The company also develops auction and trading platforms tailored for the automotive sector, offering a range of services including new and used car sales, financial technology, insurance, marketing, and business digital transformation solutions. As of April 3, 2018, Cheyipai functions as a subsidiary of Souche.com.

Sindeo

Series A in 2015
Sindeo changes the mortgage industry from the ground up by offering home buyers a straightforward path to homeownership and refinancing. It is a startup that’s bringing mortgages into the modern world. They’re changing the way to get a mortgage with their truly unbiased Mortgage Advisors, their high-tech, transparent process, and their low-cost structure.

FiscalNote Holdings

Series B in 2015
FiscalNote is a provider of global policy and market intelligence solutions, utilizing artificial intelligence and big data to offer predictive analytics on governmental actions. Its flagship platform enables real-time legislative predictions and includes tools for enterprise collaboration, data visualization, and insights into campaign finance and demographics. The company's product suite, which includes FiscalNote Core, CQ Federal, and EU Issue Tracker, supports businesses, government institutions, and nonprofits in effective policy management and risk mitigation. Additionally, with contributions from expert analysis firms, FiscalNote delivers comprehensive geopolitical and market intelligence services. By integrating policy intelligence into daily operations, FiscalNote empowers its clients to make informed decisions efficiently.

Mercury Financial

Series A in 2015
Mercury Financial is a non-bank credit card and consumer lending company based in Austin, Texas, and Wilmington, Delaware. The company focuses on providing fair and transparent credit card options, specifically designed to assist customers in managing their credit responsibly. Mercury Financial targets consumers through various channels, including direct mail, digital affiliates, email origination, and co-branded partnerships. Its offerings aim to empower customers by maximizing their purchasing power with features such as cashback and travel rewards, alongside a commitment to no monthly fees for card issuance or availability and an affordable annual percentage rate. The company's mission is to support individuals seeking a second chance at building and maintaining their financial futures.

Motif

Series E in 2015
Motif is a digital brokerage firm that specializes in thematic investing solutions tailored for individuals and financial advisors. Founded in 2015, the company originally began as an agency focused on accelerating growth for luxury lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and wellness brands. Motif emphasizes the importance of effective communication through eCommerce websites and strategies, recognizing that a misalignment can lead to lost revenue opportunities. The firm takes a customer-centric approach, offering marketing solutions and creative services designed to address the specific needs of direct-to-consumer and retail companies. By prioritizing the right strategies and fostering a human-first customer experience, Motif aims to help clients optimize their business potential and achieve their financial goals.

GOGOX

Series B in 2014
GoGoX, established in 2013, is a pioneering app-based platform for intra-city logistics in Asia, focused on providing efficient delivery services through innovative technology. The company connects individuals and businesses with thousands of drivers for real-time delivery needs, enhancing the everyday delivery experience. Originally launched in Hong Kong, GoGoX has expanded its operations to Singapore, South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, and India, with plans for further global growth. The company operates under two main brands: Kuaigou Dache in Mainland China and GoGoX in other Asian regions. Following a merger with 58 Suyun in 2017, GoGoX significantly increased its footprint in the logistics market, now serving over 300 cities and boasting a network of more than 8 million registered drivers. The platform offers features like instant matching and real-time tracking, facilitating a seamless connection between cargo van drivers and users, thus providing a convenient delivery experience while creating business opportunities for drivers.

WiseBanyan

Seed Round in 2014
WiseBanyan is the world's first free financial advisor. It helps people save and invest for their goals, starting with their very first dollar --- for free. Launched in 2014, WiseBanyan provides automated goal-based investing and automated financial planning, all with no minimums. Today, there are over 25,000 people using it to save and invest over $5.5 billion in goals.

Snowball Finance

Series C in 2014
Snowball Finance is an internet financial information service provider that is focused on investment solutions. Snowball Finance's investment and communication platform xueqiu.com provides investors with cross-market and cross-species data query, newsletter subscriptions, and interactive communication services. These services have covered the A shares, the Hong Kong stocks, and the U.S. stock market. In addition, Snowball Finance also owns iMeigu (imeigu.com), which serves American stock investors in China.

Trucker Path

Seed Round in 2014
Trucker Path, Inc. is a software platform focused on the trucking industry, providing a mobile application that assists truck drivers with navigational support and freight matching. The Trucker Path app, available on both iOS and Android, enables drivers to locate essential services such as truck stops, available parking, rest areas, and weigh stations, while also offering real-time updates through community contributions. In addition to its core app, Trucker Path offers Truckloads, an online marketplace that connects freight brokers with carriers, facilitating efficient transportation logistics. Established in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, Trucker Path has gained a significant presence in the industry, serving approximately 35% of U.S. Class 8 truckers and playing a key role in modernizing the trucking sector. The company has formed strategic partnerships with key industry players, further enhancing its service offerings and commitment to reducing inefficiencies in the transportation landscape.

Talech

Series A in 2014
Talech is a simple yet powerful point of sale system that combines rich analytics and deep insights to help merchants run their businesses better. The product consists of an iPad based POS experience combined with a web-based dashboard. It focuses on retail and restaurant segments.

Fundrise

Series A in 2014
Fundrise, LLC operates an online real estate investing platform that provides individuals and local residents with the opportunity to invest directly in commercial real estate projects. Founded in 2010 and based in Washington, D.C., the platform allows users to access private real estate assets and select investment plans tailored to their preferences, such as location and return profiles. Fundrise offers products like the Fundrise eREIT, which connects investors to commercial real estate, and the Urban Housing Development eFund, focusing on new home construction. The platform streamlines the investment process by enabling users to manage transactions, track portfolios, and receive regular financial updates online. Fundrise aims to democratize real estate investing, making it accessible to a broader audience by eliminating traditional middlemen and reducing associated costs.

SoFi

Series C in 2014
SoFi is a financial services company founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It offers a diverse range of products targeting early-stage professionals, including personal loans, MBA loans, and mortgage refinancing. In addition to lending, SoFi provides wealth management services that assist individuals in saving, spending, and investing their money. The company also offers financial solutions for retirement planning and student loan repayment management. Its comprehensive suite of services includes credit cards, checking and savings accounts, and small business financing, positioning SoFi as a versatile player in the financial sector.

wanmen.org

Angel Round in 2014
wanmen.org is an online education platform that provides multiple courses.

SoFi

Series B in 2012
SoFi is a financial services company founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It offers a diverse range of products targeting early-stage professionals, including personal loans, MBA loans, and mortgage refinancing. In addition to lending, SoFi provides wealth management services that assist individuals in saving, spending, and investing their money. The company also offers financial solutions for retirement planning and student loan repayment management. Its comprehensive suite of services includes credit cards, checking and savings accounts, and small business financing, positioning SoFi as a versatile player in the financial sector.

56.Com

Acquisition in 2011
56.com is a user-generated content (UGC) video-sharing website in China. 56.com hosts more than 80 million online videos, the majority of which is user-generated, followed by in-house productions. 56.com obtained its online video license from the State Administration of Radio and Television of China in December 2008. 56.com was the first online video site to provide video album services in China, and was also the first to offer the “Beauty Show” in China. It has developed partnerships with clients such as Audi, Toyota, Coca Cola, McDonald, Nestle, and Nike. In October 2011, 56.com was fully acquired by Renren Inc. and became a part of the Renren Group.

Derrick Mccovey

Acquisition in 2006
Xiaonei.com is a Chinese Facebook clone that was acquired by [Oak Pacific](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/oak-pacific-interactive), a Chinese internet consortium for an undisclosed sum. The site mimics [Facebook](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/facebook) in many ways, but as of February 2008 was not allowing third-party applications on the site and was only accessible to college students in China. On Aug. 14, 2009, xiaonei.com was renamed to [renren.com](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/renren).
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