David Chao
InvestorCo-Founder and General Partner at DCM
Menlo Park, California
Writes $250K – $15M checks · typically $5M
Midas 2018 · #84Midas 2016 · #61Midas 2015 · #50Midas 2013 · #93Midas 2012 · #52Midas 2009Midas 2008Midas 2007Midas 2006Midas 2005Midas 2003
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- DCM VenturesGeneral Partner and Cofounder
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58.com99BillAVABaletuBitauto HoldingsBravoGiftsCareemCelsysEazeEcasteDreamsGrin ScootersLumi ShanghaiMebixMegabotsMoatableMuselyPANDORATV Co.,LtdPitziSandforceSemiconductor Manufacturing InternationalSling MediaSoFiStockwellTheta EdgeCloudTransLatticeTravelbankUCloud Information TechnologyVeeR (Velocious)WepowWynd TechnologiesZeuss Technologies
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Chao?
- Co-Founder and General Partner at DCM Ventures
- Where does David Chao work?
- David Chao is Co-Founder and General Partner at DCM.
- What check size does David Chao write?
- David Chao typically writes checks of $250K – $15M.
- What boards does David Chao sit on?
- David Chao holds tracked board seats at Asset Avenue.
- What companies has David Chao invested in?
- Investments tracked here include 58.com, 99Bill, AVA, Baletu, Bitauto Holdings, BravoGifts, Careem, Celsys, Eaze, Ecast, eDreams, Grin Scooters, and 20 more.
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