Joe Chen
Founder & CEO @ Moatable
Phoenix, United States
Joe Chen is a seed investor at Moatable in Phoenix focused on Mobile and FinTech. Yizhou Chen is the chairman and CEO of China InterActive Corporation. Chen attended Wuhan University and received his B.Sc degree in Physics in 1987, and his M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from MIT in 1993. He also went on to receive his MBA and M.S. degree in Electromechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 1997.In 1999 Chenco-founded ChinaRen.com and served as Chairman and CEO of the company. He was later appointed Vice President of Sohu after Sohu acquired ChinaRen in 2000. He also founded China InterActive Corporation in 2002.
- Total investments:
- 7
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 57%
Last updated:
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Industries Joe Chen invests in
Stages Joe Chen invests in
Countries Joe Chen invests in
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Mobile 2 (29%)
- FinTech 2 (29%)
- Software 2 (29%)
- Logistics 2 (29%)
- Real Estate 2 (29%)
Stage
- Seed 2 (29%)
- Series A 2 (29%)
- Series B 1 (14%)
- Series C 1 (14%)
Country
- United States 5 (71%)
- Hong Kong 1 (14%)
Investments
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| Genia is revolutionizing structural engineering with its AI-powered generative design platform, the Structural CoPilot. This technology empowers engineering consultancies and real estate developers to generate optimal, physics-validated, and code-compliant engineering drawings in minutes, a process typically taking weeks. Genia enables users toachieve up to 10x faster design cycles, reduce errors by 40%, and save 10% on materials. By transforming architectural plans into multiple optimized structural solutions, Genia helps firms win more bids and enhance project efficiency without expanding their workforce. | $3M / Seed / Feb 07, 2025 | ||
| Blueboard is the experiential rewards and recognition platform for the modern workplace. Its rewards platform allows companies to reward their employees to curated experiences and activities with the click of a button – things like skydiving, wine tasting, massage, and mixology. Its clients love the fact that it has made memorable and meaningfulrecognition as easy as sending a gift card.It was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California. | $2M / Seed / Jul 28, 2015 | ||
| Trucker Path is a software platform for the trucking industry, providing navigational assistance and truckload sourcing. Having 35% of the U.S. Class 8 (big rigs) truckers and growing, Trucker Path is innovating the legacy 700B+ Trucking Industry, aiming to eliminate inefficiencies in the transportation industry.Trucker Path released acrowdsourcing navigational app for truckers in 2013, followed in 2016 by Truckloads, an online marketplace specializing in connecting freight companies and carriers. The main Trucker Path app (iOS & Android) provides information for truck drivers such as locations of truck stops, weigh stations, and nearby truck parking. Trucker Path is recognized by industry leaders and the media as the company bringing the transportation industry into the 21st century. | $20M / Series A / Jun 30, 2015 | ||
| Established in 2013, GoGoX is the first app-based platform for delivering goods in Asia, which is dedicated to offering excellent delivery service through innovative technology. Since then, GoGoX has extended its service to various platforms. The company connects individuals and businesses directly to thousands of drivers for their real-timedelivery needs and redefines the everyday delivery experience by providing a convenient and efficient service.Over the years, GoGoX has expanded its business from Hong Kong to Singapore, South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, and India and will continue to expand globally. In August 2017, GoGoX merged with 58 Suyun, the leader in Mainland China’s intra-city logistics market, and increased GOGOVAN’s presence to over 300 cities, with more than 8 million registered drivers under its network.GoGoVan has announced its rebranding as GoGoX in July 2020. | $10M / Series B / Jun 11, 2015 | ||
| Kiavi provides financing solutions for residential real estate investors, offering fix-and-flip, bridge, rental (including DSCR), new construction, and rental portfolio loans, all via a technology-driven online platform that streamlines the process. It functions as a direct lender that funds loans itself, enabling more efficient capital access thanbroker-based options. The company leverages data, automation, and an ARV/Cash-to-Close estimator to speed approvals and optimize investment decision-making, with flexible terms and property-based underwriting tailored to investor needs. | $70M / Series C / Mar 23, 2015 | ||
| Established in 2013, GoGoX is the first app-based platform for delivering goods in Asia, which is dedicated to offering excellent delivery service through innovative technology. Since then, GoGoX has extended its service to various platforms. The company connects individuals and businesses directly to thousands of drivers for their real-timedelivery needs and redefines the everyday delivery experience by providing a convenient and efficient service.Over the years, GoGoX has expanded its business from Hong Kong to Singapore, South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, and India and will continue to expand globally. In August 2017, GoGoX merged with 58 Suyun, the leader in Mainland China’s intra-city logistics market, and increased GOGOVAN’s presence to over 300 cities, with more than 8 million registered drivers under its network.GoGoVan has announced its rebranding as GoGoX in July 2020. | $10M / Series B / Nov 18, 2014 | ||
| Fundrise helps locals claim ownership in the development of their city. Its first project and the first-ever crowdfunded real estate deal, was the development of acclaimed D.C. restaurant and retail store, Maketto, in 2013. It has grown since then, but its mission of providing people with a simpler, smarter, and more reliable way to invest has remained the same. Today, Fundrise continues to shape the investment industry, creating a new alternative to investing in stocks and bonds. By combining technology with new federal regulations, they have opened up the once-unattainable world of direct private investments to everyone in the US, regardless of net worth. Fundrise was launched in Washington, D.C. in 2012. | $31M / Series A / May 28, 2014 |
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About Moatable
Moatable offers businesses with management expertise, support services, and capital to scale. It develops innovative B2B SaaS technology solutions to provide operational expertise and financial resources.
Moatable Contacts
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Chris Palmer
Chief Financial Officer
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James Liu
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What does Joe Chen invest in?
Joe Chen invests primarily in Mobile, FinTech and Software startups, most often at Seed and Series A stage. Most of the 7 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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The most recent investment recorded for Joe Chen closed in Feb 2025. Shizune tracks 7 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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