Dalton Venture
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Shanghai, China
Countries of investment
- China
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
Industries
- Artificial Intelligence
- Consumer Tech
- Enterprise Software
About
Dalton Venture, founded in 2015, is a venture capital firm focused on identifying and supporting promising early and growth-stage companies in China's TMT and consumer industries. They are committed to being a reliable partner for entrepreneurs, providing not just capital but also strategic support to foster growth and market leadership.
Dalton Venture, founded in 2015, is a venture capital firm focused on identifying and supporting promising early and growth-stage companies in China's TMT and consumer industries. They are committed to being a reliable partner for entrepreneurs, providing not just capital but also strategic support to foster growth and market leadership.
Investment Thesis
Dalton Venture is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage and growth-stage companies primarily within the TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecom) and consumer sectors. The firm operates with core values of integrity, professionalism, and innovation, aiming to be a long-term, value-added partner for entrepreneurs. They provide comprehensive post-investment services and resources to help their portfolio companies achieve significant growth and success.
Manager's Experience
The partners, including Richard Zhang, Abel Halpern, and Frank Li, possess over 55 years of combined experience in investment, corporate management, and entrepreneurship. Key members previously held senior roles at prominent firms such as Fidelity Growth Partners Asia (FGPA), Intel Capital, and General Atlantic. Their expertise is rooted in China's TMT sector, with educational backgrounds from top-tier institutions like Wharton, Harvard, and INSEAD.
Team
Yong Dai - Founding Partner
Tony Zhang - Partner
Frank Yao - Partner
David Li - Partner
Leo Liu - Partner
Portfolio
Tantan
Musical.ly
Yodo1
Castbox
Yitiao
Missfresh
Pop Mart
Genki Forest
Heytea
Saturnbird Coffee
Wonderlab
Moody
Harmay
PatPat
Chicecream