About
Eric Hsia invests in companies spanning health and information technology, retail technology, and consumer services, and helps TransLink's portfolio companies build customer and partner relationships in Asia while managing the firm's AI and blockchain investments. He previously was the founding Managing Director of the SoftBank Asia Infrastructure Fund (SAIF), launched in 2000 by SoftBank in partnership with Cisco Systems, and an associate partner at SoftBank Venture Capital. He holds a BA in Economics from Harvard College.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCrypto & Web3Digital HealthRetail Tech
Experience
- Translink CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2011 โ presentPalo Alto, CA
- BodySpecยฎBoard Membercurrent2023 โ presentAustin, Texas, United States
- HIMSSHIMSS Innovation Committeecurrent2022 โ presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- PenroseBoard Membercurrent2019 โ presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- AiFi Inc.Board Membercurrent2019 โ presentSanta Clara, CA
- aktiiaBoard Membercurrent2018 โ presentNeuchatel, Switzerland & NYC
- Opsys TechnologiesBoard Membercurrent2017 โ presentIsrael
- Consumer Technology AssociationBoard of Industry Leaders, Audit Committee, CTA Foundation Trusteecurrent2016 โ present
- Sensifree LtdBoard Membercurrent2015 โ presentCupertino, CA & Petah Tivka, Israel
- Eternal CapitalManaging Directorcurrent2006 โ presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Cooler Screens Inc.Board Member2019 โ 2024Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Somnoware Healthcare SystemsBoard Member2016 โ 2023Santa Clara, CA
- SquareTwo, Inc.Board Member2019 โ 2023San Francisco, California, United States
- Epic!Board Member2019 โ 2021Redwood City, California, United States
- nWay Inc.Board Member2019 โ 2020San Francisco, California, United States
- KamcordBoard Member2014 โ 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Misfit WearablesBoard Observer2013 โ 2015San Francisco Bay Area
- Hejian Technology Co Ltd.Board Member2003 โ 2013Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- SVB CapitalFounding Partner2007 โ 2009Palo Alto, CA/Shanghai
- SOFTBANK Asia Infrastructure FundFounding Managing Director2001 โ 2005Palo Alto/Hong Kong/Beijing/Seoul
Education
- Harvard UniversityBA, Economics1989 โ 1993
- Phillips Exeter Academy1986 โ 1989
- Rumson Country Day School
Skills & more
+4 more
Corporate DevelopmentValuationManagementFinancial ModelingFrom Eric's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Harvard University1,173
+ 1,167 more
Also attended Phillips Exeter Academy56
+ 50 more
Shared employers
Also worked at HIMSS4
Also worked at AiFi Inc.7
+ 1 more
Also worked at Consumer Technology Association8
+ 2 more
Deals ยท 1
Absolute Health & Performance, Inc.Board seat
via TransLink Capital ยท filed Oct 2024 ยท $4M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.



































