About the Taiwan angel investor scene
As of August 2026, Datapile tracks 1,749 verified angel investors and venture capitalists in Taiwan. Sectors most represented: Technology, AI/ML, SaaS.
Datapile maintains a continuously verified database of 1,749+ angel investors and venture capitalists in Taiwan. The interactive list above shows the most active investors with role, firm, city, and direct LinkedIn profiles. Use the search and filters to narrow by industry, stage, or city — or read on for a deep dive into the Taiwan venture ecosystem.
Ten active angel investors in Taiwan
A sample of the 1,749 investors Datapile tracks in Taiwan. Verified emails and LinkedIn profiles are available in the full database.| Investor | Role | Firm | Focus | City |
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| Dennis Chung | Managing Partner | Ant Bridge Capital Partners | Managing PartnerTechnologyPrivate EquityValuationFunding | Taipei City |
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| Kurt Chen | Managing Partner | Orion Venture Partners | Managing PartnerTechnologyMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Investment BankingCapital Markets | Taipei City |
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| Jim Chen | Managing Partner | JC Capital Taiwan 集誠資本台灣 | Managing PartnerAI/MLInvestmentsDue DiligencePrivate Equity | Taipei |
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| Kai Mei | Managing Director | TGVest Capital | Managing DirectorTechnologyValuationPrivate EquityCapital Markets | Taipei |
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| Chih Feng | Partner and Principal | EY | PrincipalTechnology | — |
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| Joseph Chan | Partner | AppWorks Ventures | VC PartnerTechnologyPrivate EquityInvestmentsVenture Capital | Taipei |
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| Ching Tseng | Principal | AppWorks | PrincipalTechnology | — |
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| Ozzy Tseng | Principal Network Architect | Logitech | PrincipalSaaS | — |
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| Lawrence Tsao | Managing Partner | Tsao & Partners Attorneys-at-Law | Managing PartnerTechnologyMergers & AcquisitionsPrivate EquityDue Diligence | Taipei City |
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| Yenwen Feng | Co-Founder | Perpetual Trading Co. Ltd. | InvestorTechnologyTW | Taipei |
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The Taiwan funding landscape
World leader in semiconductor fabrication (TSMC, MediaTek). Deep hardware and IoT expertise. SMEA Angel Investment Program provides matching funds. Strong university research base (NTU, NTHU, NCTU).
Inside the Taiwan venture ecosystem
Best for hardware, semiconductor-adjacent, and AI/SaaS founders who benefit from Taiwan's manufacturing depth and engineering talent. The government's National Development Fund is an active co-investor, and proximity to the global chip supply chain is a durable advantage for any hardware or deep-tech company.
Top venture capital firms in Taiwan
The most active institutional investors funding startups in Taiwan, from pre-seed accelerators to growth-stage funds.
AppWorks
Greater Southeast Asia's largest accelerator and fund; backed Kkday, 91APP, Lalamove
Taiwania Capital
Government-anchored fund investing in deep tech, semiconductors, and biotech
CDIB Capital Group
Multi-stage private equity and venture across tech and healthcare
Hive Ventures
Early-stage B2B software and AI
Darwin Ventures
Cross-border early-stage tech, US–Taiwan bridge
WI Harper Group
Cross-border Greater China / US venture, all stages
Landmark startup deals from Taiwan
Notable funding rounds and exits that have shaped the Taiwan startup landscape.
Gogoro
Listed on Nasdaq via SPAC at ~$2.35B, 2022
Appier
AI SaaS; IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, 2021
Perfect Corp
Beauty-tech AR; listed on NYSE via SPAC, 2022
KKday
Travel-experiences platform; raised US$95M Series C, 2023
Where venture capital flows in Taiwan
The sectors that attract the bulk of Taiwan-based venture funding and why.
Semiconductors & hardware
The TSMC-anchored supply chain makes Taiwan unmatched for chip design and hardware prototyping.
AI & SaaS
Appier and Perfect Corp show Taiwan can build globally-listed AI software companies.
EV & mobility
Gogoro's battery-swapping network and a strong components base drive electric-mobility innovation.
Biotech & medtech
Government (Taiwania) and academic funding target precision health and medical devices.
Tax incentives and deal structures in Taiwan
Tax incentives for angel investors
Under the Statute for Industrial Innovation, an angel investing at least NT$1M in a qualifying high-risk startup (under 2 years old) and holding the shares for at least 2 years can deduct up to 50% of the investment — capped at NT$3M per year — from personal taxable income. The National Development Fund also co-invests heavily alongside private venture capital.
Common investment instruments
Convertible notes are used at early stages; priced equity is commonly structured through the 'closely-held company limited by shares' (閉鎖性股份有限公司) form, which since 2015 permits flexible preferred-share terms suited to venture deals.
Frequently asked questions about raising in Taiwan
How does Taiwan's angel investor tax deduction work?
Introduced in 2017 under the Statute for Industrial Innovation, the scheme lets an individual angel deduct up to 50% of a qualifying investment from their personal taxable income. The investor must put in at least NT$1M in a single high-risk innovative startup that is under two years old, and must hold the shares for at least two years. The deduction is capped at NT$3M per investor per year.
Why is Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem important for startups?
Taiwan produces the majority of the world's advanced logic chips through TSMC and a dense cluster of foundries, IC-design houses, and component makers. For hardware and deep-tech startups this means fast, high-quality prototyping, access to world-class fabrication, and a talent pool of experienced hardware engineers — advantages that are hard to replicate elsewhere.
What role does the National Development Fund play?
Taiwan's National Development Fund (NDF) is a large government investment vehicle that co-invests in venture funds and directly in strategic startups, particularly in semiconductors, AI, biotech, and green energy. Its participation both adds capital and signals policy support, and it often anchors funds run by managers such as Taiwania Capital.
What is a closely-held company and why do startups use it?
The closely-held company limited by shares (閉鎖性股份有限公司), available since a 2015 Company Act reform, is a corporate form with fewer than 50 shareholders that permits flexible arrangements such as multiple classes of preferred stock, differential voting, and vesting. It gives Taiwanese startups the term-sheet flexibility venture investors expect without needing an offshore holding company.
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