WI Harper Group

WI Harper Group is a venture capital firm founded in 1993, with offices in San Francisco, Beijing, and Taipei. The firm specializes in early and growth-stage investments across the United States, Greater China, and the Asia Pacific region. It focuses on sectors such as technology, clean technology, healthcare, biotech, artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech, and new media. WI Harper Group has made over 300 investments, achieving more than 80 successful exits, and currently manages nine funds with more than $1 billion in capital. The firm is staffed by 19 dedicated investment professionals and maintains a strong track record of investing in notable companies.

Jason Chao

Senior Associate

Paul Chau

Senior Partner

Jeffrey Chu

Partner

Eric Fu

Director

Vincent Gao

Vice President and Partner

Shahi Ghanem

Managing Director and Senior Partner

Winnie Hsu

Partner

Joyce Lee

Principal

Terry Li

Analyst

Calvin Liao

Associate

Tong Liu

Investor

Peter Liu

Founder / Chairman

Louie Lu

Associate

Jimmy Lu

Managing Director

Kelvin Sun

Vice President and Principal

Steven Tu Ph.D

Venture Partner

Yigong Wang

COO

Phoebe Wang

Vice President and Partner

Harrison Wu

Senior Associate and Director

Wilson Wu

Partner

Earl Yu

Principal

Y.K. Chu

Managing Director

Changyong Xia Ph.D

Senior Partner

Past deals in Photo Software

KDAN

Series B in 2021
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd. is a global company that specializes in mobile software applications and online services, aimed at enhancing productivity and creativity. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Tainan City, Taiwan, the company has expanded its presence with offices in Taipei, Huntingdon, Changsha, Beijing, and Tokyo. Kdan Mobile offers a variety of solutions, including Creativity 365, a comprehensive content creation suite featuring applications such as Animation Desk and Write-on Video, and Document 365, which provides tools for document management, including a PDF reader and online converting services. Other notable offerings include Kdan Cloud, a collaborative workspace, DottedSign for eSignature management, and Kdan PDF SDK for developers. Additionally, Kdan Mobile features My Markups for web page sharing and AniZone for video publishing and interaction. With over 200 million downloads globally, Kdan Mobile serves a diverse clientele, empowering users to create, distribute, and manage their projects effectively across various digital platforms.

Airy3D

Series A in 2018
AIRY:3D is a startup based in Montreal bent on answering one question: our world has three dimensions, so why can’t our pictures? Our suite of passive light-field recovery technologies ensures that AIRY:3D powered cameras aren’t held hostage by auto-focus, all without sacrificing battery life or image quality. We deliver depth, simply.

KDAN

Series A in 2018
Kdan Mobile Software Ltd. is a global company that specializes in mobile software applications and online services, aimed at enhancing productivity and creativity. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Tainan City, Taiwan, the company has expanded its presence with offices in Taipei, Huntingdon, Changsha, Beijing, and Tokyo. Kdan Mobile offers a variety of solutions, including Creativity 365, a comprehensive content creation suite featuring applications such as Animation Desk and Write-on Video, and Document 365, which provides tools for document management, including a PDF reader and online converting services. Other notable offerings include Kdan Cloud, a collaborative workspace, DottedSign for eSignature management, and Kdan PDF SDK for developers. Additionally, Kdan Mobile features My Markups for web page sharing and AniZone for video publishing and interaction. With over 200 million downloads globally, Kdan Mobile serves a diverse clientele, empowering users to create, distribute, and manage their projects effectively across various digital platforms.

Wishing Software

Venture Round in 2018
Wishing Software is a company that specializes in environmental security management solutions through its SaaS ESH management software. This software provides essential information services centered on environment, health, and sustainability, allowing businesses to effectively monitor production progress and enhance safety performance while minimizing costs. The company's mission is to empower enterprises in achieving legal compliance, mitigating risks, ensuring labor safety, and promoting social responsibility.

Airy3D

Seed Round in 2017
AIRY:3D is a startup based in Montreal bent on answering one question: our world has three dimensions, so why can’t our pictures? Our suite of passive light-field recovery technologies ensures that AIRY:3D powered cameras aren’t held hostage by auto-focus, all without sacrificing battery life or image quality. We deliver depth, simply.

Prynt

Series A in 2016
Prynt Corp. manufactures innovative printing gadgets designed for smartphones, notably its instant camera case that allows users to take photos and print them instantly. This unique case transforms smartphones into portable instant cameras, requiring no ink, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth connectivity, and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. In addition to printing photos, the Prynt app enhances the experience by embedding short videos within the images, enabling users to share memories in a creative way. By simply holding a smartphone over a printed photo, the embedded video can be viewed in augmented reality. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Prynt sells its products online and through various retail channels around the world.
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