H&Q Asia Pacific

Overview

H&Q Asia Pacific is a prominent technology venture investment firm with over four decades of experience in cross-border strategy between the United States and Asia. Originally founded by Dr. Ta-lin Hsu as a division of the U.S. investment banking firm Hambrecht & Quist, H&Q Asia Pacific was the first U.S.-style venture capital firm in Asia. Since its inception in 1985, the firm has managed an aggregate of $4 billion in committed capital across 29 funds and over 400 invested companies. The firm focuses on early-stage investments with strong cross-border potential, primarily between Asia and the U.S., and has expanded its considerations to other countries such as Israel. H&Q Asia Pacific is dedicated to identifying superior commercial opportunities in both the U.S. and Asia, working closely with companies to unlock their untapped potential and take advantage of large markets on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. Throughout its long history, the firm has nurtured an extensive local and global network through its portfolio companies and industry relationships, creating a fulcrum to help future portfolio companies emerge into global business leaders. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes early-stage investments with strong cross-border potential, primarily between Asia and the U.S., and has expanded its considerations to other countries such as Israel. H&Q Asia Pacific is dedicated to identifying superior commercial opportunities in both the U.S. and Asia, working closely with companies to unlock their untapped potential and take advantage of large markets on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. Throughout its long history, the firm has nurtured an extensive local and global network through its portfolio companies and industry relationships, creating a fulcrum to help future portfolio companies emerge into global business leaders. H&Q Asia Pacific's portfolio includes a diverse range of companies across various industries, reflecting its broad investment focus. The firm's extensive experience and cross-border strategy have enabled it to identify and support companies with significant growth potential in both the U.S. and Asian markets. By leveraging its deep understanding of these markets and its extensive network, H&Q Asia Pacific continues to play a pivotal role in the development and success of its portfolio companies, contributing to their emergence as global business leaders.

Investment Focus

• Strong cross-border potential between Asia and the U.S.
• Early-stage investments with high growth potential
• Companies with innovative technologies or business models

Portfolio Companies