David Zhang
Angel Investor
Beijing, China
David Zhang is a angel investor in Beijing focused on Video and Film Production. David Zhang co-founded Matrix Partners China with the belief that being based in China is critical to successfully investing in young, entrepreneurial companies in the region. “International investors who visit China every now and then cannot have a local perspective, and they are too slow to react to the local opportunities,” he says.In 2004,David noticed LCD screens popping up on office buildings near where he lived. He did some investigating and discovered the source of the screens: Focus Media. He reached out to the company’s founder, Jason Jiang, and after confirming that the company’s fundamentals were strong, David invested in the company. “Timing is very important,” says David. “If I didn’t see the product from the Chinese consumer’s perspective, I would have missed the opportunity to invest in such a great company.”David studied in the United States, graduating with a masters degree in biotechnology from Northwestern University. After earning a bachelors degree in clinical science with a minor in chemistry from California State University, San Francisco, David spent three years working in the Department of Urology and Department of Neurology at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center at UCSF. While at UCSF, David conducted genetic and bioinformatic research with the goal of identifying genes for cancers and autoimmune diseases. There, he was able to hone his skills in biological research and computer programming.After earning his M.S., David joined Salomon Smith Barney, where he was responsible for analyzing, structuring and marketing companies in the Internet, software and semiconductor sectors. David then moved onto ABN AMRO Capital, where he was a senior venture associate responsible for developing and executing acquisition strategies for life sciences, information technology, and Internet companies.David joined WI Harper in 2001 as an associate in the San Francisco office and moved back to China in 2002, where he eventually became the managing director of the Beijing office for WI Harper. In that role, he oversaw the firm’s investments, portfolio management and operations in life sciences and technology in China. He invested in a number of leading companies, including Focus Media. He also invested in Celestry and DivX, both of which have had successful exits. While at WI Harper, David was also responsible for other investments including iKang, 3g.cn, Maxthon and Mapbar.As a Founding Managing Partner of Matrix Partners China, he is responsible for investments and operations, including investing in a number of leading companies, such as Bona Films (NASDAQ: BONA), 21ViaNet (NASDAQ: VNET), Edan Instruments (SZ: 300206), Cheetah (NYSE: CMCM), Career International, Umeng, Liebo, Momo (NASDAQ: MOMO), and others.
- Total investments:
- 1
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- Lead investor:
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- Video 1 (100%)
- Film Production 1 (100%)
- Digital Entertainment 1 (100%)
Investments
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| Muguang Shidai is also the network propaganda position of the broadcasting end. It integrates local news, radio live audio, live video, and major publicity reports. They also increase the friendliness of the mobile terminal, support H5 self-adaptation, and allow the content of the website to be easily browsed using a mobile phone. The platform formedia integration of Beijing Radio and Television Station The media platform allows the radio station to interact with users and listeners. | $2.8M / Angel / Oct 25, 2019 |
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What does David Zhang invest in?
David Zhang invests primarily in Video, Film Production and Digital Entertainment startups, most often at Angel stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in China. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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