WI Harper Group

WI Harper Group is a venture capital firm established in 1993 that specializes in early and early expansion investments, primarily within Mainland China, Taiwan, and Silicon Valley. The firm has made over 300 investments and achieved more than 80 exits, managing nine funds with over $1 billion in capital. Its team of 19 investment professionals operates from offices in Beijing, Taipei, and San Francisco. WI Harper Group focuses its investments on technology, clean technology, and healthcare sectors. The firm has a notable track record, having invested in companies such as DivX, Focus Media, Vizio, SiRF, and Commerce One.

Paul Chau

Senior Partner

Cindy Chen

Senior Associate

Joseph Fan

Venture Partner

Eric Fu

Director

Ellen Gao

Principal

Vincent Gao

Principal

Shahi Ghanem

Managing Director

Steven Ho

Venture Partner

Derrick Hsiang

Vice President

Edwin Hsieh

Associate

Winnie Hsu

Partner

Jackson Hu

Venture Partner

Benjamin Hu

Associate

Ted H. Huang

Partner

Charles Jiggs

Venture Partner

James Lee

Venture Partner

Joyce Lee

Principal

Max Leschak

Associate

Dr. Shuai Li

Senior Associate

Norman Liang

Vice President

Calvin Liao

Associate

Johnson Lin

Partner

Edward Liu

Partner

Yong (Ubikr) Liu

Partner

James C. Lu

MD and COO

Jimmy Lu

Managing Director

Sean Peng

Senior Partner

Karsten Popp

Venture Partner

Madeline Song

Senior Partner

Kelvin Sun

Principal

Fred Tsai

Vice President

Yigong Wang

COO

Phoebe Wang

Vice President

Charles Wu

Senior Partner

Harrison Wu

Senior Associate

Wilson Wu

Partner

Dr. Changyong Xia

Managing Director

Forest Xu

Partner

Athena Yang

Associate

Earl Yu

Principal

Fangfang Zhu

Vice President

Y.K. Chu

Managing Director

Past deals in Beijing

KDAN

Series B in 2021
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd. is a software development company established in 2009 and headquartered in Tainan City, Taiwan, with additional offices in Taipei, Huntingdon, Changsha, Beijing, and Tokyo. The company specializes in mobile software applications and online services, offering a range of productivity and creativity tools. Its flagship products include Creativity 365, a comprehensive content creation suite featuring applications like Animation Desk and Write-on Video, and Document 365, which provides document management solutions such as PDF readers and online conversion services. Kdan also offers Kdan Cloud, a collaborative workspace for file management, DottedSign for electronic signatures, and Kdan PDF SDK for developers to handle PDF files across various platforms. Other notable offerings include My Markups for web page annotation and AniZone for video publishing and community interaction. With over 200 million downloads globally, Kdan Mobile serves a diverse customer base, enhancing productivity and creativity through its innovative solutions.

loudata

Series A in 2019
Beijing Loudata Technology Co., Ltd. is a data service provider and management company. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Beijing, China.

ViSenze

Series C in 2019
ViSenze Pte. Ltd. is an artificial intelligence company specializing in visual technology software tailored for e-commerce and digital businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, New Delhi, and Beijing, the company offers ViSearch, a cloud-based tool that enables users to identify and search for images and products. Leveraging advancements in machine learning and computer vision, ViSenze provides solutions that allow online shoppers to find visually similar items through user-uploaded images or during their browsing experience on e-commerce platforms. The company's offerings extend to software development kits (SDKs) and a dashboard user interface for organizing search results, making their technology adaptable for web, mobile, and social media environments. ViSenze originated as a spin-off from NExT, a prominent research center established by the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University. It has received investments from notable firms such as Rakuten Ventures, Walden International, and UOB Venture Management.

EdiGene

Series A in 2018
EdiGene is dedicated to the development of genome editing technology for human health. Genome editing technology enables the targeted modification of genetic information in human cells, including gene knockout, knock-in and targeted mutations. They aim at providing the high quality products and services for the patients, the pharmaceutical industry, and the scientific research community with the most advanced genome editing technology.EdiGene innovates and applies genome editing technology to developing human therapeutic products. Their therapeutic approach is to treat diseases at the molecular level, making gene therapy safer and more effective.

KDAN

Series A in 2018
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd. is a software development company established in 2009 and headquartered in Tainan City, Taiwan, with additional offices in Taipei, Huntingdon, Changsha, Beijing, and Tokyo. The company specializes in mobile software applications and online services, offering a range of productivity and creativity tools. Its flagship products include Creativity 365, a comprehensive content creation suite featuring applications like Animation Desk and Write-on Video, and Document 365, which provides document management solutions such as PDF readers and online conversion services. Kdan also offers Kdan Cloud, a collaborative workspace for file management, DottedSign for electronic signatures, and Kdan PDF SDK for developers to handle PDF files across various platforms. Other notable offerings include My Markups for web page annotation and AniZone for video publishing and community interaction. With over 200 million downloads globally, Kdan Mobile serves a diverse customer base, enhancing productivity and creativity through its innovative solutions.

QfeelTech

Series B in 2017
Qfeeltech (Beijing) Co., Ltd. is a private company engaging as a vision solutions provider through systematized machine vision by offering customized system design and application research and development. The firm was founded in 2014 and is based in Beijing, China.

QfeelTech

Series A in 2017
Qfeeltech (Beijing) Co., Ltd. is a private company engaging as a vision solutions provider through systematized machine vision by offering customized system design and application research and development. The firm was founded in 2014 and is based in Beijing, China.

EdiGene

Series A in 2016
EdiGene is dedicated to the development of genome editing technology for human health. Genome editing technology enables the targeted modification of genetic information in human cells, including gene knockout, knock-in and targeted mutations. They aim at providing the high quality products and services for the patients, the pharmaceutical industry, and the scientific research community with the most advanced genome editing technology.EdiGene innovates and applies genome editing technology to developing human therapeutic products. Their therapeutic approach is to treat diseases at the molecular level, making gene therapy safer and more effective.

ViSenze

Series B in 2016
ViSenze Pte. Ltd. is an artificial intelligence company specializing in visual technology software tailored for e-commerce and digital businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, New Delhi, and Beijing, the company offers ViSearch, a cloud-based tool that enables users to identify and search for images and products. Leveraging advancements in machine learning and computer vision, ViSenze provides solutions that allow online shoppers to find visually similar items through user-uploaded images or during their browsing experience on e-commerce platforms. The company's offerings extend to software development kits (SDKs) and a dashboard user interface for organizing search results, making their technology adaptable for web, mobile, and social media environments. ViSenze originated as a spin-off from NExT, a prominent research center established by the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University. It has received investments from notable firms such as Rakuten Ventures, Walden International, and UOB Venture Management.

iStaging

Seed Round in 2016
iStaging Corp., an augmented and virtual reality technology company, operates a platform that enables users to create virtual tours with their smartphones. Its platform provides live tour, service partners, and 720° panorama shooting services. The company is based in Taipei City, Taiwan with locations in Shanghai, Fuzhou Shi, and Beijing, China; San Francisco, California; and Paris, France.

Quixey

Series C in 2013
Quixey, Inc. is a mobile technology company based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Beijing, Bengaluru, and Tel Aviv. Founded in 2009, Quixey operates a platform designed to enhance user access and engagement with mobile applications. The company's primary offering, Deep View Cards, enables users to connect seamlessly with app functionalities through a combination of content acquisition techniques and application mining technology. This solution facilitates the display of search results, native ads, and visually engaging links across various platforms, including social and messaging services. By allowing users to search for mobile apps based on specific actions they wish to perform, Quixey streamlines processes such as booking hotels or ordering rides, ultimately delivering a more efficient and relevant app experience.

Quixey

Series B in 2012
Quixey, Inc. is a mobile technology company based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Beijing, Bengaluru, and Tel Aviv. Founded in 2009, Quixey operates a platform designed to enhance user access and engagement with mobile applications. The company's primary offering, Deep View Cards, enables users to connect seamlessly with app functionalities through a combination of content acquisition techniques and application mining technology. This solution facilitates the display of search results, native ads, and visually engaging links across various platforms, including social and messaging services. By allowing users to search for mobile apps based on specific actions they wish to perform, Quixey streamlines processes such as booking hotels or ordering rides, ultimately delivering a more efficient and relevant app experience.
The Kang San Global Medical Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. is a hi-tech enterprise of one for the country at all levels of the hospital to provide advanced specialist inspection services, and the establishment of the National Laboratory of Kang Sheng Global Medical Special Inspection Center. Of the center's national service network belongs wholly owned ...

Kindstar Global

Series C in 2012
Kindstar Global (Beijing) Technology, Inc. is a Chinese provider of specialty clinical testing services, primarily serving hospitals across the country, including tertiary care facilities. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Wuhan, the company specializes in esoteric diagnostic testing and laboratory services. It also offers medical research, clinical trial services, and translational medicine studies to healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies. Kindstar Global is committed to developing advanced medical testing technologies and adheres to international standards and guidelines. The company operates laboratory facilities in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuhan, and maintains strategic partnerships, including one with ImmunArray, to enhance its service offerings.

Leiyoo

Series A in 2011
Beijing Leiyoo Information Technology Co., Ltd. researches and develops mobile game platform using HTML5. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Beijing, China.

Quixey

Series A in 2011
Quixey, Inc. is a mobile technology company based in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Beijing, Bengaluru, and Tel Aviv. Founded in 2009, Quixey operates a platform designed to enhance user access and engagement with mobile applications. The company's primary offering, Deep View Cards, enables users to connect seamlessly with app functionalities through a combination of content acquisition techniques and application mining technology. This solution facilitates the display of search results, native ads, and visually engaging links across various platforms, including social and messaging services. By allowing users to search for mobile apps based on specific actions they wish to perform, Quixey streamlines processes such as booking hotels or ordering rides, ultimately delivering a more efficient and relevant app experience.
The Kang San Global Medical Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. is a hi-tech enterprise of one for the country at all levels of the hospital to provide advanced specialist inspection services, and the establishment of the National Laboratory of Kang Sheng Global Medical Special Inspection Center. Of the center's national service network belongs wholly owned ...

Kindstar Global

Series B in 2011
Kindstar Global (Beijing) Technology, Inc. is a Chinese provider of specialty clinical testing services, primarily serving hospitals across the country, including tertiary care facilities. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Wuhan, the company specializes in esoteric diagnostic testing and laboratory services. It also offers medical research, clinical trial services, and translational medicine studies to healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies. Kindstar Global is committed to developing advanced medical testing technologies and adheres to international standards and guidelines. The company operates laboratory facilities in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuhan, and maintains strategic partnerships, including one with ImmunArray, to enhance its service offerings.

Maxic Technology

Seed Round in 2010
Founded in February 2008 and headquartered in Beijing, Maxic Technology Corporation is a fabless analog IC design company. The company operates in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong and focuses on designing, developing, and marketing advanced analog, mixed-signal, and power management integrated circuits. Maxic delivers innovative, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective solutions to the mobile and consumer electronics markets. Its product line includes integrated circuits for LED lighting, LED backlights, audio amplifiers, and power management to serve leading OEMs, design houses, and well-known companies both locally and globally.

Chemclin

Series B in 2008
Beijing Chemclin Biotech Co., Ltd. specializes in the development of diagnostic reagents and in-vitro diagnostic instruments. Founded in 1999 and based in Beijing, China, the company offers a range of products for clinical diagnosis, including reagents for infectious diseases and tumor markers. Chemclin is known for its Chemclin100, a semi-automated chemiluminescent analyzer, and the Chemclin600, a fully automated chemiluminescent system designed for conducting assays on micro-titer plates. Additionally, Chemclin provides commercial testing services for various health conditions such as infectious diseases, tumors, thyroid issues, diabetes, fertility, and liver fibrosis. The company also offers technical services, management, certification, and operates independent medical laboratories, focusing on introducing innovative diagnostic products and services to the Chinese healthcare market.

iKang Healthcare

Series B in 2007
iKang Healthcare Group, Inc. is a provider of preventive healthcare solutions in China, operating primarily in the segments of medical examinations and other medical services, including dental care. The company offers a comprehensive range of medical examinations covering various specialties such as internal medicine, gynecology, ophthalmology, and dentistry, along with lab tests, electrocardiograms, ultrasounds, and X-rays. Additionally, iKang delivers value-added services, including disease screenings for cancer and cardiovascular conditions, as well as dental services encompassing pediatric, cosmetic, and orthodontic dentistry. The company serves both corporate and individual clients through a network of 113 self-owned medical centers located in major cities across China and approximately 400 third-party facilities. Established through the merger of ICON and Guobin Medical Treatment Holding, iKang aims to provide holistic health management services to a diverse clientele, including enterprises and insurance companies, promoting preventive care and chronic disease management. Headquartered in Beijing, iKang has expanded its reach across various provinces and cities in the country.

Chemclin

Series A in 2007
Beijing Chemclin Biotech Co., Ltd. specializes in the development of diagnostic reagents and in-vitro diagnostic instruments. Founded in 1999 and based in Beijing, China, the company offers a range of products for clinical diagnosis, including reagents for infectious diseases and tumor markers. Chemclin is known for its Chemclin100, a semi-automated chemiluminescent analyzer, and the Chemclin600, a fully automated chemiluminescent system designed for conducting assays on micro-titer plates. Additionally, Chemclin provides commercial testing services for various health conditions such as infectious diseases, tumors, thyroid issues, diabetes, fertility, and liver fibrosis. The company also offers technical services, management, certification, and operates independent medical laboratories, focusing on introducing innovative diagnostic products and services to the Chinese healthcare market.

Daqi

Series B in 2007
Daqi is a media platform that concentrates on the integration of social media resources. Relying on its technology of social search, the information resources cover more than 700,000 Chinese active forums and over 100, 00 elite blogs as well as mainstream video platforms. It achieves the overall integration of the public opinions distributing on BBS, Blog, SNS, and video. It has become the preferred platform for the net explorers to learn about the public opinions and public praises on the internet as well as the vane of hotspots and consuming trend. Daqi creates a special disseminating mode of distribution-integration-enlargement-pervasion in China.

Troodon

Series A in 2006
Troodon (随手互动) is the leading developer and operator of mobile Massive Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG) in China. The company has developed a unique proprietary client/server platform for rapid development, porting, testing and operation of online games on mobile devices. The company currently operates several mobile MMO Role-Playing Game franchises, which are distributed through a network of mobile service providers.

Mapbar

Series B in 2006
Beijing Mapbar Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (Mapbar) is a domestic provider of online maps and wireless maps in China. The company has 3,500 local websites, industry portals, and cooperative partners such as Baidu, Tencent, Yahoo, Netease, Alibaba, Ctrip, and others. It offers the biggest map alliance platform in China. The number of active users of Mapbar's products and services exceeds 50 million per day, with a market share of over 80%. The company now has over 18 million data points covering four municipalities (directly under the Central Government), 333 prefecture-level cities, and all county-level cities, as well as the bus data of 208 cities. It also covers over 2 million kilometers of road in China.

Maxthon

Seed Round in 2006
Maxthon is a state-of-the-art, multi-platform web browser that outperforms other browsers & comes fully loaded with a rich set of powerful, easy-to-use features. Founded in 2005, Maxthon is a global software company that develops state-of-the-art web browsers that give users a seamless browsing experience across multiple platforms. Committed to high standards for innovation, the Maxthon suite of browsers supports a wide range of devices from desktops to mobile. Maxthon browsers are used each month by more than 100 million people in 140 countries around the globe. Maxthon has offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong and Beijing. Mission = Create the ultimate web browsing experience on any device. Download Maxthon: www.maxthon.com Join Community Forum: http://forum.maxthon.com/

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.

Precom Information Systems

Series B in 2002
Precom Information Systems (Beijing) is a Chinese provider of enterprise-level e-business software based on internet technologies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, the company is an innovative high-tech company founded by returnees with experience in IT, finance, management, and domestic IT. Precom Information Systems is a subsidiary of Precom in China.

Precom Information Systems

Series A in 2000
Precom Information Systems (Beijing) is a Chinese provider of enterprise-level e-business software based on internet technologies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, the company is an innovative high-tech company founded by returnees with experience in IT, finance, management, and domestic IT. Precom Information Systems is a subsidiary of Precom in China.