John Chang

John Chang is a General Partner and co-founder of Access Ventures LLC, a venture capital firm established in 2017 that focuses on early-stage tech companies in South Korea and Southeast Asia.13 With over 25 years of experience in international finance, Chang brings extensive expertise to his role at Access Ventures.1

Professional Background

Prior to co-founding Access Ventures, John Chang held several prominent positions in the finance industry:

• APAC Co-Head of Equities and Head of Distribution at Barclays Capital Asia Limited
• Chairman of Barclays Capital Taiwan Limited
• Country Head for Barclays Capital Korea Ltd
• CEO of Deutsche Securities Korea

In these roles, Chang was responsible for managing and developing strategic initiatives for investment banks in the Asia Pacific region.1

Education and Personal Life

John Chang received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Duke University.14 Born in Seoul, South Korea, he was raised in the United States and Canada from the age of four. Currently, Chang resides in Hong Kong with his wife and two children.1

Role at Access Ventures

As General Partner at Access Ventures, John Chang:

• Manages the fund's day-to-day operations
• Serves on the investment committee
• Focuses on marketing the fund's activities1

Chang emphasizes the importance of having a long-term perspective and focusing on the right fundamentals in venture capital. He leverages his extensive network of key players in the finance industry to add value to the visionary founders supported by Access Ventures.2

In his own words, "Access Ventures does not merely mean access to capital; we are a connection to a rich and cooperative ecosystem".2