David K Chao
Co-Founder and General Partner·DCM Ventures
Bio
Professional summary
David K Chao is Co-Founder and General Partner at DCM Ventures, where he invests in technology companies across fintech, software, media, mobile and international markets. His DCM-led investments include Bill.com, Careem, DocSend, Fortinet, Musical.ly, SoFi, 51job and SMIC, and his recent investments or board responsibilities include Assured, Cherry, DXY, EvenUp, Fountain, Figure Technologies and Musely. Before DCM, he co-founded Japan Communications and previously worked at McKinsey, Apple Japan and Recruit.
Notable companies
Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- DCM VenturesCo-Founder and General Partner1997 – Present
- Japan Communications Inc.Co-Founder and CTO1996 – 1997
- McKinsey & CompanyManagement Consultant1993 – 1996
- Apple Computer / Apple JapanStartup investment portfolio and Apple Japan roles1989 – 1993
- RecruitAccount Executive1988 – 1989
Education
- Stanford Graduate School of BusinessM.B.A.
- Brown UniversityB.A. with high honors in Economics and East Asian Studies
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