What does Eric Chen invest in?

Eric Chen at OVO Fund (San Francisco, California, United States) — sector focus: General.

How do I contact Eric Chen?

Eric Chen's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.

Where is Eric Chen based?

Eric Chen is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

Eric Chen, OVO Fund — Investor Profile

About Eric Chen

Eric Chen is the Founding Partner and Managing Partner at OVO Fund, a San Francisco-based seed venture firm he helped establish around 2013–2014 to support early-stage founders. He leads pre-seed and seed investments focused on SMB software, security, developer tools, analytics, AI, and marketplaces, primarily in the US with historical activity in China. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, he is an active angel investor who has made 58 personal investments, typically providing equity capital to promising startups. Notable portfolio companies include Injective, Cakework, Palantir, and ooma, reflecting his focus on enterprise IT and internet opportunities. Chen co-founded Tiny Prints, which was acquired by Shutterfly for $340 million, and previously served as a Partner at WI Harper, where he led cross-border investments in the US and China. He emphasizes humility in leadership and has shared insights on founder-investor relationships through interviews, though no extensive public writing is documented.

Eric Chen at a glance

Role: Partner, Asia
Organization: OVO Fund
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Investor type: Individual/Angel
Focus areas: General
Portfolio companies listed: 6
Investments recorded: 6

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What does Eric Chen invest in?: Eric Chen at OVO Fund (San Francisco, California, United States) — sector focus: General.
How do I contact Eric Chen?: Eric Chen's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Eric Chen based?: Eric Chen is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

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