David K Chao

David G. Cheng is a Partner at DCM Ventures, a global venture capital firm. Here are some key details about him:

Professional Background

• David is currently a Partner at DCM Ventures, focusing on seed to Series B investments.2
• He joined DCM in September 2014 and was promoted to Partner in September 2023.2
• Prior to DCM, David worked as a management consultant at Accenture in New York City.1
• He has also worked at StreetEasy (acquired by Zillow) and Citibank.1

Investment Focus

David specializes in investments in the following areas:

• Vertical SaaS
• Marketplaces
• Consumer Applications
• Fintech
• Digital Health12

Notable Achievements

• Named to the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 in Venture Capital.12
• Youngest vice president in DCM's 22-year history.3
• Has helped DCM deploy over $60 million in capital.3

Education

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with High Honors from New York University.12
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.12

Personal Interests

• Passionate about basketball and history podcasts.4
• Considers San Francisco, Beijing, and New York City as his homes.4
• Previously worked at a Korean BBQ taco truck.14

David is known for his "get sh*t done attitude" and has been praised for providing real value in helping solve problems for the companies he works with.1