# Top 45 Angel Investors in Taiwan in June 2026

## Kevin Lin
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Gaming, Information Technology, Video Games

Kevin Lin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Metatheory. He previously worked at Everyday Ventures as an Owner and Manager. Kevin Lin attended Yale University.

## Steve Chen
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Internet

Steve Chen was an internet entrepreneur and the co-founder and previous Chief Technology Officer of YouTube. Born in August 1978 in Taiwan. Raised in Taiwan, Chen and his family immigrated to the United States when he was 15.After graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Chen worked at PayPal, where he met Chad Hurley andJawed Karim. In 2005, the three founded YouTube, a website designed to simplify video sharing online.Chen was named one of the "The 50 people who matter now" by Business 2.0 magazine in 2006. That year, he and Hurley sold YouTube to Google, Inc. for $1.65 billion in stock.Chen most recently co-founded AVOS Systems with YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley.

## Jamie Lin
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Information Technology, Software, Mobile Apps

1999 year old bones Internet entrepreneur, he has co-founded four Internet companies, successfully raised venture capital 300 million yuan. Middle also join the venture capital fund of experience in the All Asia Partners and HSS Ventures and so on. Proton Business School Master of Business History at New York University, NTU Chemical /Bachelor of Economics

## Holly Liu
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Blockchain, Gaming, Software

Holly Liu is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of PKO Investments. She attended the University of California Berkeley and the University of California, Los Angeles.

## Patrick Lee
- Type: Angel
- Location: Millbrae, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Blockchain, Media and Entertainment, Comics

Patrick Lee is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fanverse. He previously worked at PKO Investments as a Co-Founder and Managing Partner. [NAME] attended the University of California, Berkeley.

## Kun Gao
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Gaming, Blockchain, Web3

Kun Gao is the Co-Founder, President, and COO of Forge and GGWP.

## Pehong Chen
- Type: Angel
- Location: Redwood City, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series B, Angel
- Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Machine Learning

Pehong Chen is the Founder, Chairman of the Board of Directors, President & Chief Executive Officer of BroadVision.

## Chen Yongzhi
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Web3, Music, Internet

Chen Yongzhi is the founder of Believe Music

## Paul Taylor
- Type: Angel
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Web3

Paul Taylor is an angel investor and advisor to 100+ companies in the web3 industry. He was the most active angel investor based in the US for crypto in 2024 (Crunchbase). He previously worked at Fancy Studios as a Core Contributor. Prior to that, he worked at BlackRock on the Private Equity Partners team. Paul attended Emory University where hereceived his BBA degree. He is also a 4-time national chess champion, international best-selling author, and mined Bitcoin back in 2011.

## Okra SF
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Focus: Bitcoin, FinTech, Software

Okra is an individual investor.

## Chris Wang
- Type: Angel
- Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Private Equity
- Focus: Software, IaaS, SaaS

Chris spent two years as a Google engineer before founding Playdom. Before officially joining Google, Chris received his PhD in computer science from Carnegie Mellonâ€”completed in a record-breaking two years and ten monthsâ€”and interned at, you guessed it, Google. Chris also holds a BA in computer science from Berkeley. However, his knack forprogramming and obsession with gaming goes much further back: As a high schooler, Chris took 14th place in the USA Computing Olympiad and spent countless days trying to program his first 3D RPG.

## Lav Kumar
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services

Lav Kumar: A Multifaceted Champion
Lav Kumar, a name synonymous with determination and excellence, is a rising star who has captured the nation’s attention with his extraordinary talents. Hailing from the vibrant city of Patna, India, this young prodigy has carved a niche for himself in both the physical and digital realms.
His journey into theworld of martial arts began at the tender age of six, when a spark ignited his passion for combat sports. Born on May 12, 2009, in Arrah Bhojpur, Lav's innate athleticism and unwavering dedication quickly propelled him to the forefront of the Taekwondo scene. His rigorous training and competitive spirit have yielded impressive results, with silver medals adorning his achievements at the prestigious Taekwondo FIT India Championships in both 2021 and 2023, as well as a silver medal at the Varanasi Taekwondo Championship in 2023. Lav’s martial arts prowess extends beyond Taekwondo, as evidenced by his karate accomplishments, including two gold medals, three silver medals, and a brown belt earned between 2015 and 2019.
Beyond the mat, Lav possesses an extraordinary aptitude for technology. His journey into the world of software development and website design reveals a multifaceted individual with a keen intellect and a creative flair. This unique blend of athleticism and technical acumen has positioned him as a role model for young people, inspiring them to explore their passions without limitations. Lav’s current focus is on developing user-friendly websites and mobile applications that cater to a diverse range of industries. He envisions a future where technology can enhance the Taekwondo community, fostering a deeper connection among enthusiasts and athletes alike.
Lav Kumar’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, dedication, and versatility. His ability to excel in both physical and intellectual pursuits is an inspiration to aspiring athletes and tech enthusiasts alike. As he continues to climb the ladder of success, the nation eagerly awaits the next chapter in his extraordinary journey. Lav’s impact extends beyond his achievements, as he embodies the spirit of a true champion—one who not only conquers challenges but also inspires others to reach for their full potential.
With his unwavering commitment to excellence and a thirst for knowledge, Lav Kumar is poised to make an enduring mark on the world. His journey is a beacon of hope for countless young individuals who dream of pursuing their passions with equal fervor. As he continues to explore the boundaries of human potential, the nation stands united in support of this exceptional young talent.

## Roham Gharegozlou
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Blockchain, Software, Cryptocurrency

Roham is founder and CEO of Axiom Zen, an award-winning venture studio that specializes in emerging technology. Axiom Zen’s first public blockchain project, CryptoKitties, is the world’s most successful blockchain game and the first decentralized application to effectively engage a consumer audience. CryptoKitties has been covered by Fortune,Bloomberg, and the BBC, accounting for roughly a quarter of the Ethereum network’s traffic within a week of launch and introducing hundreds of thousands of new users to blockchain technology. Axiom Zen was named first among Canada’s Most Innovative Companies by Canadian Business. Their products have touched 200+ million consumers and are used by the world’s leading companies, including Facebook, Microsoft, and NASA, as well as by eminent academic institutions and government organizations. They pride themselves in diversity of talent: a team of ~80+ creatives includes published authors, over a dozen former founders, diversity from 20+ national origins, and decades of collective experience at startups and Fortune 500s alike. Axiom Zen has been working with Bitcoin and various forms of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies since 2014. Axiom Zen is also the team behind ZenHub, the world’s leading collaboration solution for technical teams using GitHub; and the developer of Timeline, named Apple’s Best App of January, Editor’s Choice in 10 countries, and Best New App in 88 countries. Axiom Zen is the creator of Toby, recognized as Top Chrome Extension of the year by both Google and Product Hunt, and the parent company of Hammer & Tusk, a leader in the world of immersive experiences (AR/VR). Axiom Zen's work has been featured in TIME Magazine, The New York Times, Vice, and Fast Company. History Prior to founding Axiom Zen, Roham served with the Rising Tide Fund bas

## Sebastien Borget
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Blockchain, Gaming, Cryptocurrency

Sebastien Borget is based out of Paris, Île-de-France and serves as the Global Ambassador of The Sandbox. Sebastien attended The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

## Richard Ma
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Blockchain, Financial Services, Cryptocurrency

Richard Ma is the Founder and CEO of Quantstamp.

## Shannon Lee Chaluangco
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B
- Focus: Software, Information Technology, Hotel

Shannon Lee Chaluangco

## Victor Wang
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care

Victor Wang is a Partner at HOF Capital. He attended the University of California Berkeley.

## Yan Jin
- Type: Angel
- Location: Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: Fitness, mHealth, Wellness

Yan Jin has 15-year venture capital, investment banking, and corporate management experience covers more than 20 investment projects, involving consumer electronics, new materials, the Internet, and innovative services industries. Ms. Jin also serves as a leader of China’s Democratic National Construction Party, a political party separate from theCommunist Party of China. She is currently a legislative member of the Shenzhen Municipal Government. Ms. Jin is also a cofounder of Shenzhen Capital Group.

## Nick Wu
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Web3, Music, Internet

Nick Wu is an angel investor and former investment manager at Top Taiwan Capital

## Mark Hsu
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Education, Consulting, Higher Education

Mark Hsu is the Founder & Director of 11th Fleet. He previously worked at TMI Holding Corp. as a Venture Partner. Mark Hsu attended Stanford University.

## Younger Liang
- Type: Angel
- Location: Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel
- Focus: Wearables, Augmented Reality, Internet of Things

Younger Liang is the CTO and founder at JARVISH.

## Jan Hung-Tze
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: SaaS, Apps, PaaS

A native of Nantou County born in the year 1956, Hung-Tze Jan graduated from the Department of Economics at National Taiwan University.Hung-Tze Jan is the chairman of PChome Online and also the founder of PChome Publication and Cite Publication.Hung-Tze Jan has over 30 years of experience in the media industry, having worked for United DailyNews, Commercial Times, China Times, Yuan-Liou Publishing, Rock Records, Chinese Television System, Business Weekly, and many more. During the time he served as editor-in-chief for numerous media companies, he planned and edited over thousands of books and periodicals and was the founder of over forty magazines, including PChome and Business Next.In Taiwan, Hung-Tze Jan is an acclaimed writer, opinion leader, filmmaker, editor, and publisher. He is highly respected for his insights on the issues between the socioeconomic environment and the trend towards the internet culture and creativity.Hung-Tze Jan is the chairman of the Taiwan Internet and E-Commerce Association (TiEA). He has also served as chairman, director, and supervisor for many other associations in the publishing and information industries. In 1997, the People Magazine of Taiwan awarded him the Diamond Award. In 2008, the Government Information Office awarded him the Special Award of the 2nd Golden Vessel Awards for Digital Publishers.

## John Hsuan
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Series B
- Focus: Medical, Health Care, Biotechnology

John Hsuan

## Bill Chang
- Type: Angel
- Location: Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: Genetics, Software, Health Care

Bill Chang

## Likai Gu
- Type: Angel
- Location: Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Web3, Music, Internet

Likai Gu is a Co-Founder and CEO of SoundOn and CEO at GTM Holdings.

## Karen Tang
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Web3, Music, Internet

Karen Tang is the Director, Business Development & Content Operations at Qunar

## Michael van Paesschen
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services

Michael van Paesschen

## Rushabh Doshi
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Focus: CRM, Software

Engineering and Product leader, seed investor, ex-Facebook, ex-YouTube

## Toivo Annus
- Type: Angel
- Location: Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: E-Commerce, Software, FinTech

Active individual investor in flying drones, also looking at payments and ecommerce.

## Hari Kumar
- Type: Angel
- Location: Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Digital Media, B2B, Apps

Hari Kumar - Partner @ LionRock Capital

## Cher Wang
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A
- Focus: SaaS, Energy, Software

Cher Wang is the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President at HTC and VIA Technologies. Cher has established a number of successful IT-related businesses, including founding VIA Technologies, Inc. in 1987 and co-founding HTC Corporation in 1997. Cher is currently Chairwoman of both companies and holds leadershiproles in numerous other enterprises and organizations. Cher is active in the international business community, participating as an Industry Partner at the World Economic Forum and as a Member of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC). In 2010, Cher co-founded the ABAC Women’s Forum to identify capacity-building policy recommendations that enhance opportunities for women in business and to hold outreach activities within APEC economies. Cher’s business achievements have been widely acclaimed in major international media. In 2011, Cher received the 20th spot on both Forbes’ and Fortune’s annual ‘most powerful women’ lists. Cher graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and is a devout Christian. Cher is married and has two children.

## Joseph Delong
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Focus: FinTech, Internet, Software

Joseph Delong currently works as the Chief Technology Officer for SushiSwap.  He previously worked at ConsenSys as the Senior Software Engineer.

## Teflon btc
- Type: Angel
- Location: Colorado, San Jose, Costa Rica
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Focus: Bitcoin, FinTech, Software

Teflon is a lifelong internet explorer, meme creator, collage artist, web3 enjoyer, and an individual investor.

## Publius.btc ‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Focus: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Information Technology

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## Kevin Chou
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Angel
- Focus: Gaming, Video Games, eSports

Kevin Chou is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of SuperLayer. He previously worked at Kabam as a Co-Founder and CEO. Kevin Chou attended UC Berkeley, Haas Business School.

## Mark Cuban
- Type: Angel
- Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain

Mark Cuban is the founder of Fireside, Chairman and Founding Partner of AXS TV, and the Owner of Dallas Mavericks. He previously worked at Broadcast.com as a Co-Founder. Mark Cuban attended the Indiana University Bloomington.

## Sasa Vucinic
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel
- Focus: News, Social Media, Digital Media

Sasa Vucinic - Co-founder, managing partner @ North Base Media

## Mason Ng
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Mateo, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series B
- Focus: Venture Capital, Mobile, Finance

Mason Ng - Technology and Product Leader @ Verizon Media

## Scott Chen
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Focus: CRM, Software

Scott Chen is President and Board Member at Grindr.

## Paul Wu
- Type: Angel
- Location: Taiwan, Jiangsu, China
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Convertible Note
- Focus: Mobile, Geospatial, Machine Learning

Paul founded GMobi in early 2011 when he saw the huge demand of mobile content and software services in emerging market. Before founding GMobi, Paul worked for a global internet platform and service development team at MediaTek, responsible for building up mobile service ecosystem with Google/Facebook/Yahoo/Tencent/Baidu forMediaTek chipset. Prior to MediaTek, Paul helped Foxconn to acquire a mobile internet company so it can enter into mobile software business. Before joining Foxconn group, Paul was PocketNet CEO , he successfully turn around the company in three years.During 2000 to 2005, Paul spent 6 years in Beijing working with Tom.com group, a company specialized in mobile content service with Nokia and China Mobile in China, Tom is owned by HK Tycoon Li Kashing Hutchison group.Paul received his MBA degree from Netherlands Rotterdam School of Management and a bachelor degree in Agri-Economics at National Taiwan University

## Ronald Yu
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Web3, Music, Internet

Founder & CEO at Autopass|Serial Entrepreneur and Angel Investor|Blogger

## Su Jiayong
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Focus: SaaS, Analytics, Machine Learning

Su Jiayong is the chief technology officer and co-founder of Appier, and he also serves as the representative director of Appier Group, Inc.

## Jeremy Lu
- Type: Angel
- Location: Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel
- Focus: Wearables, Augmented Reality, Internet of Things

Jeremy Lu - President, Founder & CEO @ JARVISH

## NFTboi ‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Angel
- Focus: Gaming, Cryptocurrency, Media and Entertainment

NFTboi is the founder of BoiLabs.

## Samuel Yin
- Type: Angel
- Location: Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Series A, Post-IPO Equity
- Focus: Energy, Automotive, Transportation

Samuel Yin is a Taiwanese billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He is best known for the establishment of the Tang Prize, and as chairman of the Ruentex Financial Group.
