# Hong Chen

> Hong Chen is a startup investor at Translink Capital. See 0 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Translink Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/translink-capital)
- Last updated: Aug 2026

Hong Chen is a startup investor at Translink Capital. Dr. Chen is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of The Hina Group. Dr. Chen is based in Greater China, where he supports portfolio companies interact with their local customers and partners. Prior to founding The Hina Group, Dr. Chen was the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of GRIC Communications, leading its successful IPO on NASDAQ in 1999. Prior toGRIC, he was the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Aimnet, a leading regional Internet service provider, which was sold to NTT/Verio in 1996. Dr. Chen is a highly respected new economy leader in the Asia Pacific community. Dr. Chen served as the President and Chairman of the Asian American MultiTech Association (AAMA) in 2000 and 2001 respectively. With over 1000 members, AAMA is the largest Asia Pacific-focused high-tech business and executive association in Silicon Valley. He served as the founding president of Hua Yuan Science and Technology Association (HYSTA) from 2000 to 2003, the most prominent club of mainland-born Chinese business leaders in Silicon Valley and China. He now serves as the Chairman of Beijing Shanxi Chamber of Commerce, the most influential organization of Shanxi entrepreneurs in Beijing. Dr. Chen holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a B.S. in Computer Science from Xi’an Jiaotong University. On weekends, Dr. Chen can always be found playing golf with his friends. He also loves collecting (and tasting) wine.

## About Translink Capital

VC Fund · Palo Alto, United States

For US-based startups, identifying and accessing strategic partners in Asia can sometimes seem like a daunting challenge. With TransLink Capital’s support, guidance, and relationships with the most significant companies in Asia, our portfolio companies can develop the necessary long-term partnerships to transform their businesses and expand in Asiaand beyond.

5 contacts available at Translink Capital.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DC Cheng | Venture Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/dc-cheng |
| Eric Hsia | Managing Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/eric-hsia |
| Brian Tomogane | Principal | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/brian-tomogane |
| Hong Chen | Venture Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hong-chen |
| Jackie Yang | Co-Founder and Managing Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jackie-yang |

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