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Patrick Chung

Investor

General Partner at Xfund · Board director at Philo · Board director at 23andme

Palo Alto, California

Writes $50K – $500K checks · typically $3M

Kauffman Fellow · Class 9

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About

Patrick Chung founded ZEFER in the dot‑com era, was Sam Altman's first investor, led a conversation with him at Harvard, and bases work in Boston to tap its university ecosystem.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningFintechHealthtechSaaSSector Agnostic

Board director at Philo

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Board director at 23andme

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Co-founders at 23andme

AWAnne Wojcicki
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Linda AveyFounder
PC
Paul CheungCo-founder
PC
Paul CusenzaFounder

Experience

  1. XfundManaging General Partnercurrent2012 — presentwww.xfund.com
  2. New Enterprise AssociatesHead of Consumer investing practice, Head of Seed investing practice2005 — 2014Menlo Park, California, United States

Skills & more

Venture CapitalCorporate Development82Mobile Devices46Investments34Private Equity50Strategic Partnerships30EntrepreneurshipGrowth Capital6Due Diligence15Financial Modeling9Mergers & Acquisitions23Start-ups
+8 moreValuationStrategyBusiness StrategySaaSAcquisition IntegrationE-commerceExecutive ManagementEmerging Markets

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Deals · 2

23andmeBoard seat

via Xfund · filed Sep 2017 · $250M raise

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PhiloBoard seat

via Xfund · filed Jan 2017 · $4.2M raise

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Other disclosed investments

Investor

CrowdMedCuralateCurebaseEuclidGoodGuideGuidelineHalo NeuroIFTTTKeaKenshoLanditLooptNebula GenomicsParts MarketPulseRavel LawRest DevicesServiceThirdLoveTopiaUpworthyUvaroXoomZumper

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Patrick Chung?
Patrick Chung founded ZEFER in the dot‑com era, was Sam Altman's first investor, led a conversation with him at Harvard, and bases work in Boston to tap its university ecosystem.
Where does Patrick Chung work?
Patrick Chung is General Partner at Xfund and Board director at Philo and Board director at 23andme.
What does Patrick Chung invest in?
Patrick Chung invests in AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
What check size does Patrick Chung write?
Patrick Chung typically writes checks of $50K – $500K.
What boards does Patrick Chung sit on?
Patrick Chung holds tracked board seats at 23andme, Philo.
What companies has Patrick Chung invested in?
Investments tracked here include 23andme, CrowdMed, Curalate, Curebase, Euclid, GoodGuide, Guideline, Halo Neuro, IFTTT, Kea, Kensho, Landit, and 14 more.
Where did Patrick Chung go to school?
Patrick Chung studied at Harvard University (A.B., Environmental Science); Harvard Business School (M.B.A.); Harvard Law School (J.D.).

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