MARKHAM VALLEY VENTURES
Venture capitalActively deployingMarkham · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Markham Valley Ventures aims to build a community of AAPI leaders by connecting investors and proven entrepreneurs with emerging founders and new ideas, all united around advancing AAPI influence and impact across business and culture. The firm emphasizes advocacy for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and positions itself as a network that supports AAPI founders while working toward broader representation and success in professional industries.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 9 of 11 portfolio companiesConsumer ×3FoodTech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Direct to Consumer ×2Fintech ×2Healthtech ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12024 · 12023 · 12019 · 15 dated
Lewes, US
Asante Kofi(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerSimu Liu· solo GP
Co-investorsSlauson & Co.
Generation Lab offers an at-home epigenetic aging test (SystemAge) that measures 460 biomarkers across 21 organs and systems using DNA methylation, delivering a personalized aging report and action plan for consumers.
BiotechDigital HealthLongevity
Irina Conboy(Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer)Alina Su(Founder)inMichael Suswal(Founder)in
PartnerSimu Liu· solo GP
Co-investorsAccelBerkeley FrontierCoral CapitalSamsung NextSLVCTranspose Platform Management+3 more
Genspark turns plain-English questions into live dashboards by querying a user's data, selecting charts automatically, and sharing them via a link.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS
Eric Jing(Founder)Jiakai (Justin) Liu(Founder)Kay Zhu(Founder)Lenjoy Lin(Founder)ray zhong(Founder)
PartnerSimu Liu· solo GP
Co-investorsLanchi VenturesLG Technology VenturesSozo VenturesZhenFund
Nara Organics produced organic infant formula for babies.
FoodTechNew York, US
Justina Chiang(Director)Esther Park Hallam(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJonathan Keidan(Director)in
PartnerSimu Liu· solo GP
Co-investorsAble PartnersAlleyCorpTorch CapitalAlley Robotics VenturesGingerbread Capital
Nitra provides a card, lending, and back-office platform built specifically for independent medical practices including ophthalmology, dental, aesthetics, and fertility clinics.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechNew York, US
Tim Hwang(CEO)
PartnerSimu Liu· solo GP
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.AppWorks VenturesDunamu & PartnersExpaFoundersX VenturesGold House Ventures+7 more
OpenFX operates a real-time settlement network for cross-border payments that replaces traditional international payment systems, enabling businesses to move money across borders significantly faster and cheaper.
Fintech
Prabhakar Reddy(Founder & CEO)in
PartnerSimu Liu· solo GP
Co-investorsAccelFactionFlybridge Capital PartnersHash3 CapitalNorthzonePantera Capital+2 more
Pacagen develops allergen-neutralizing sprays using proprietary WhiskerBlock™ and EnviroBlock™ technologies that target pet and dust mite allergens at the molecular level.
ConsumerHealthtech
Evan Zhao(Founder)inGary Zhao(Founder)in
PartnerSimu Liu· solo GP
Co-investorsBantam GroupCompanion FundGood FriendsMaveron
Sanzo makes sparkling beverages featuring Asian fruit flavors such as calamansi, lychee, and yuzu, made with real ingredients and without added sugar.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Alessandro Roco(Executive Officer, Director)Sandro Roco(Founder)Frank Zampardi(Director)Pat Robinson(Director)Takeshi Nakanishi(Director)Vanessa Dew(Director)
PartnerSimu Liu· solo GP
Co-investorsEast West Ventures EWVFlucas VenturesGold House VenturesHyphen CapitalOutbound Ventures
Shinkei deploys robotics and computer vision hardware on commercial fishing vessels to process seafood at sea, improving quality and traceability while reducing America's seafood import reliance.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningFoodTechHardwareRoboticsLos Angeles, US
Saif Khawaja(Founder)in
PartnerSimu Liu· solo GP
Co-investorsCantos VenturesDorm RoomGlobal BrainHumba VenturesImpatient VenturesMantis Capital+10 more
PartnerSimu Liu· solo GP
K2O sells an advanced skin hydration drink mix formulated with five key electrolytes, zero sugar, and 10 calories per serving, aimed at supporting fluid and electrolyte balance while improving skin hydration, elasticity, and reducing fine lines.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
PartnerSimu Liu· solo GP
Co-investorsSwordfish Investments
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Bluecore Energy · gadgetreview.com · Aug 19, 2026
Shinkei Systems · venture5.com · Jun 27, 2026
Nitra · modernhealthcare.com · Mar 17, 2026
Generation Lab · longevity.technology · Oct 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has MARKHAM VALLEY VENTURES made?
- MARKHAM VALLEY VENTURES has 11 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What sectors does MARKHAM VALLEY VENTURES focus on?
- MARKHAM VALLEY VENTURES focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is MARKHAM VALLEY VENTURES located?
- MARKHAM VALLEY VENTURES is headquartered in Markham, CA.
- Who does MARKHAM VALLEY VENTURES co-invest with?
- MARKHAM VALLEY VENTURES most often shares deals with Accel, Gold House Ventures, Hyphen Capital, among 49 tracked co-investors.
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