Marcus Yang

Overview

Marcus Yang is a Taiwanese entrepreneur and investor known for his contributions to the high-tech industry. He serves as an advisor at SUM Venture Partners and is a member of the Band of Angels, Silicon Valley's first high-tech funding organization. His investment interests include semiconductor chipset design, biometric technology, and Software as a Service (SaaS), with a particular emphasis on business models that generate recurring service revenue. Yang has been recognized for his achievements, receiving Taiwan's Most Outstanding Entrepreneur Award in 2017 and serving on Taiwan's National Data Security Review Committee in the same year. He has been honored by Taiwan's Presidents six times between 2015 and 2020 for his contributions to advanced technology. In his entrepreneurial journey, Yang was the President and CEO of MStar Semiconductor USA, a leading company in TV and LCD monitor chipset design with a global market share exceeding 60%. Under his leadership, MStar went public in 2010, achieving a valuation of $6 billion. He also founded KeyStone Semiconductor in 2009, where he led the development of the first single-chip FM/DAB/DAB+ receivers, revolutionizing digital broadcasting technology. Additionally, Yang founded Amaryllo Inc. in 2012, introducing the world's first Skype-certified IP cameras with military-grade 256-bit encryption. He has filed over 100 patents worldwide, reflecting his commitment to technological innovation. Yang holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in wireless communication chipset design. His extensive experience and expertise have made him a prominent figure in the high-tech investment community, particularly in the United States and Taiwan.

Investment Focus

• Strong teams
• Proprietary technology
• Large market potential

Portfolio Companies