David Chen

David Chen is a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and business leader with extensive experience in cross-border investments and business development, particularly focused on China and the United States.1 He is the Co-founder and Founding Managing Director of AngelVest Fund LP at AngelVest天使谷, a role he has held since 2009.2

Professional Background

Investment Experience:: David co-founded AngelVest Group, one of the first and largest angel investment groups focusing on cross-border entrepreneurial businesses in Greater China and globally.2 Under his leadership, AngelVest has grown to be one of the largest angel investment groups in China, providing funding to numerous companies.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures:: As an entrepreneur, David has founded and participated in several start-up companies, taking on senior operating and finance roles. He has demonstrated his ability to grow businesses from concept to operations, forming teams and executing business development strategies.1

Corporate Experience:: Prior to founding AngelVest, David held positions in investment banking and corporate development at institutions including:

• Salomon Brothers
• The Hina Group
• Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)1

Engineering Background:: David began his career as an automotive engineer at Honda R&D in Tochigi, Japan, and California, where he led the development of GPS-based navigation systems for the U.S. market.2

Education

David Chen's educational background includes:

• MBA in General Management from Harvard Business School
• BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rochester
• Chinese Language Certificate from Peking University

Current Activities

In addition to his role at AngelVest, David is:

• A lecturer at Peking University on entrepreneurship and early-stage investing
• A frequent speaker at venture capital and private equity conferences1
• The Founding Chairman of the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of China3

David Chen is known for his expertise in early-stage investments, cross-border deals, and his focus on technology sectors such as AI, Fintech, and blockchain.3 His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username david-chen-33b115.2