WI Harper Group
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $2M – $20M
- Stage
- Series A, Series B+
- AUM
- $1B+
- Sectors
- Enterprise, Consumer, AI +1
- Founded
- 1993
- HQ
- San Francisco, CA
About WI Harper Group
WI Harper Group is a venture capital firm based in Beijing, China founded in 1993. We take a diversified approach, investing in the early stage, across multiple sectors with our deep domain expertise. The firm focuses on Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Enterprise, Consumer, AI, Digital Health. The firm manages $1.5B in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Baidu, Sina, NetEase, Focus Media and 51job. Building bridges between entrepreneurs and global markets through strategic investments.
Investment Thesis
“Building bridges between entrepreneurs and global markets through strategic investments.”
Sector Focus
Investment Stage
Notable Portfolio Companies
Key Team (2)
Peter Liu
Chairman
Edward Liu
Managing Partner
Fund History
- WI Harper has raised nine funds since entering Greater China in 1993, with more than $1 billion of committed capital according to the firm, and the SEC record captures its recent vintages.
- WI Harper Fund VII LP filed from Grand Cayman in February 2012 reporting its full $95,183,500 offering as sold on a first sale of March 3, 2009, with two parallel vehicles alongside it: Fund VII QP LP at $10,218,300 and Fund VII-A LP at $4,598,200, taking the seventh vintage past $110 million.
- WI Harper Fund VIII LP nearly doubled that, filing in May 2016 with its entire $174,250,000 offering reported sold from a first sale of July 31, 2014.
- WI Harper Fund IX LP filed a $150 million offering in November 2020 and, unlike its predecessors, filed from San Francisco rather than the Cayman Islands, naming Pete Yeau-Hwan Liu and Kin Sze Law.
- The firm reports more than 400 portfolio companies across 30 countries and over 100 IPO and M&A exits across the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does WI Harper Group invest at?
WI Harper Group primarily invests at the Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are scaling their go-to-market after proving product-market fit.
Where is WI Harper Group located?
WI Harper Group is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does WI Harper Group focus on?
WI Harper Group focuses on investments in Enterprise, Consumer, AI, Digital Health. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is WI Harper Group's typical check size?
WI Harper Group's typical investment check size ranges from $2M to $20M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
How much does WI Harper Group have under management?
WI Harper Group manages approximately $1B+ in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
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