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 Virtual Reality

eYs3D Microelectronics

Series A in 2021
eYs3D Microelectronics, founded in January 2016 and based in Taipei, Taiwan, specializes in 3D image capture technologies and solutions. The company offers a range of products, including a 3D capturing integrated circuit, single-chip cameras, 3D figure printers, and video streaming modules. Known for their quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, these products are designed to enhance various applications, including virtual reality and drone technology. eYs3D also provides consulting services and develops solutions for robotic vision, contributing to improved services across multiple sectors. Their focus on low-latency 3D imaging is particularly significant for creating effective virtual reality experiences.

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.

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.

Glassbox

Series A in 2017
Glassbox Technologies, founded in 2016 by veterans from the fields of visual effects, virtual reality, and gaming, specializes in innovative virtual production tools tailored for modern content creators. The company offers a platform designed for real-time production in various media formats, including feature films, episodic television, animation, games, and virtual reality experiences. Its tools facilitate virtual cameras, real-time change management, and real-time facial animation, allowing entertainment professionals to visualize performances with the immediacy of live-action. With a global presence that includes offices in Los Angeles, Australia, Germany, Taiwan, and China, Glassbox serves a diverse range of clients, from independent creators to major VFX facilities.

iStaging

Seed Round in 2016
iStaging Corp. is an augmented and virtual reality technology company based in Taipei, Taiwan, with additional offices in Shanghai, Fuzhou, Beijing, San Francisco, and Paris. The company specializes in providing a platform that allows users to create virtual tours using their smartphones. Its offerings include live tour capabilities, partnerships with service providers, and 720° panorama shooting services. iStaging focuses on developing immersive visualization products that enhance the way real estate and design businesses interact with properties and interior designs, enabling users to experience distant places or objects as if they were physically present.

CryWorks

Seed Round in 2016
CryWorks is an innovative creator of VR and Immersive entertainment experiences. With an experienced team hailing from Lucasfilm, Disney, Pixar and EA

Holor Media

Seed Round in 2016
Holor Media specializes in augmented and virtual reality technologies designed for video creation. The company provides tools and applications that streamline the process of creating and distributing video content across various platforms, including desktop and mobile devices. This enables virtual reality and media creators to produce next-generation content, enhancing the overall viewing experience. Holor Media's focus on innovative technology positions it to support a growing demand for immersive video formats in the media landscape.

Owlii

Angel Round in 2016
Owlii Inc. is a Chinese company focused on developing 3D technology for mobile advertisements and virtual social content. The company aims to provide visual solutions that enhance user experience through high-quality short videos. Additionally, Owlii is committed to fostering creativity and authenticity while promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality within its platform. By combining these elements, Owlii seeks to create a unique space for entertainment and communication in a 3D environment.
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