E3 Capital

Empowering Sino-Cal FinTech Ecosystem

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EMPOWERING SINO-CAL

E3 Capital is the cross-border venture capital investment arm of E3 Asset Management and focuses on early stage FinTech startups investment in Southern California. Our team leverages our extensive resources in China and in Southern California to transform our portfolio companies towards the leading edge. We are empowering and being empowered by the fast growing Sino-Cal technology ecosystem.

E3 Capital is uniquely positioned to serve FinTech entrepreneurs who have chosen us as their partners. E3 Capital leverages an extensive network of finance, media, technology industry connections and oversea resources to help entrepreneurs gain visibility, build strategic relationships, successfully bring their products to market, and build businesses.

E3 Capital consistently dedicates to leverage our resources to empower the FinTech Startup ecosystem in Southern California, which is growing to be one of the largest tech hub. E3's value added ranges from fundamentals to global market access. We work alongside with our portfolio companies as we are partners.

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THE TEAM

Chen Zhao

CHEN ZHAO

Managing Partner

Chen Zhao is a managing partner of E3 Capital. Prior to E3 Capital, he served American International Group (NYSE: AIG) in its pension business line. Chen graduated from UCLA with dual bachelor degree in Mathematical Economics and Statistics. Chen is also a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).

Christine Lu

CHRISTINE LU

Venture Partner

Christine is a venture partner of E3 Capital. Christine spent last 2 decades active in cross border Chinese business and investment trends; Named to Foreign Policy's inaugural "Pacific Power Index". Recognized as one of the UN70 Digital Leader by the United Nations Foundation. Co-founder of America Innovates.

David Wang

DAVID WANG

Partner

David is a partner at E3 Capital, focusing on Entertainment Tech. He is also a VP of Shangxiang Group and an advisor for Taihhe Music Group. He co-founded Starmotions and Xinghui Org (Acquired by Shangxiang Group). Prior to entrepreneurship, he worked in Sony Music, AVD Media. David holds an EMBA from CKGSB and a BA from Fudan University.

World-class Experts from Around the World

KRIS BJOUNERUD

Executive Director,
AMPLIFY

CHEN ZHAO

Managing Partner,
Plug & Play

JOHN YU

Managing Partner,
MyTech Ventures

MIKE PRASAD

Managing Director,
VentureLab

TX ZHUO

Founding Partner,
Fika Ventures

ZHANGJIAN LI

Managing Partner,
DingShi Fund

BENJAMIN XU

Partner,
Fortune Capital

GANG WANG

Managing Partner,
Yellow River Global Capital

ERIC YUAN

Partner,
Yang Ventures

JUJIN CHEN

Managing Partner,
Jujin Capital

GUANGCE JIANG

Founding Partner,
Dechuan Capital

LIANGKUN LIU

CEO,
Huayu Mining (SSE:601020)

JOSH BERMAN

Co-Founder,
MySpace, Beachmint

WEI CHENG

CEO,
RongCloud

JEFF KING

Former Chief Strategy Officer,
Generali Insurance Group (BIT: G)

SREEKESH MENON

Director,
AIG (NYSE: AIG)

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Do you have an idea you think we need to know about? Got any questions regarding our work process? Get in touch with us today to schedule an appointment with our investment team.

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