Asia Team
Terry Chen
PartnerTerry joined VantagePoint in 2007 with more than 20 years of experience in data communication, high-tech manufacturing, and advanced application development. Prior to VantagePoint, he was a Partner with China Venture Management, and co-founded three venture-backed companies, including Timogen, i-Planet, and LiteON Communication. Earlier in his career, Terry served in several key management positions at Compal, the world’s second-largest manufacturer of notebook computers. Before joining Compal, Terry worked for Equatorial Satellite Communication Network Systems. Terry graduated from the National Taiwan University (BS) and University of California at Santa Barbara (MS).
“It is an exceptional experience to work together with the people you truly like and respect.”
—Terry Chen
Partner
Asia Team
Han Zhang
AssociateHan joined VantagePoint in 2010 after he co-founded AISpace where he worked on domestic and overseas business development. Under his guidance, AISpace won partnership with the $150 million Japanese government project Information Grand Voyage and developed a key relationship with the largest Chinese water industry portal, China-H2O. Han also has work experience at Nikken as a Software Engineer. He has an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, a Masters in Civil Engineering from the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering and a Bachelors in Hydraulic Engineering from Tsinghua University.
Asia Team
Kathy Shang
AssociateKathy joined VantagePoint in 2008 from China Mobile Communications Corporation and Huawei Technologies. Previously, she was an engineer in the Huwei's Research and Development Center, then worked as Key Account Manager at China Mobile. Kathy is a graduate of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BS), Tsinghua University, and the HEC School of Management (MBA).
“My dream is to help transform the world through a collaborative team effort with creative entrepreneurs. At VantagePoint, when I help someone realize his dream, my own dream is realized.”
—Kathy Shang
Associate
Asia Team
Wei Cai
AssociateWei joined VantagePoint in 2008 from KTB Investments, where he focused on research, due diligence, and preparation of investment proposals. Prior to beginning his MBA program, Wei worked at Sinopec Guangzhou Company in various operational and analytical roles focused on maximizing the company’s profit and reducing expenses. He has also participated in internship programs at CITIC Securities and The HINA Group. Wei is a graduate Tsinghua University (MBA) and Lanzhou University (BS).
“It is an exceptional experience to work together with the people you truly like and respect.”
—Wei Cai
Associate
Asia Team
Yanyan Gong
PartnerYanyan came to VantagePoint in 2010, most recently from Deutsche Bank in Hong Kong where she worked as a Vice President of Corporate Finance. Prior to Deutsche, she worked at Boshi Fund Management as an Investment Manager, and has extensive experience in both mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings. Yanyan has a Bachelors Degree in Finance from Peking University, Guanghua School of Management, a Masters in Economics from The Graduate School of People's Bank of China and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She is a CPA and CFA and is fluent in Mandarin and English.
Asia Team
Asia Team
The Asia team is a dedicated group of regional investment professionals with the strength and backing of a global organization. It provides strong operational and financing expertise, entrepreneurial skills and domain knowledge across key industries including energy innovation and efficiency, financial technology, consumer, healthcare, information technology, media and transportation. The team’s extensive background provides a unique understanding of the Chinese marketplace.