Team
David Wang
Founder and CEO
With over 20 years of experience in business and investment, David Wang is a recognized leader in the investment community. He has extensive experience leading companies through IPO processes and has previously worked in Beijing, Shanghai, and Singapore, bringing a global perspective to his investment strategies.
- Master of Engineering
Howard Dong
Venture Partner
With 18 years of equity investment experience, Howard Dong has a strong track record in advanced manufacturing, environmental protection, new energy, and internet sectors. He has successfully guided multiple companies through IPOs and has prior work experience in Beijing and Shanghai.
- Master of Material Science
James Lee
Managing Director
James Lee, with a background in entrepreneurship and product manufacturing, focuses on North American investments, leveraging his extensive experience in Silicon Valley.
- Master’s in Electrical Engineering from USC and an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
Bruce Xiao
Managing Director
Bruce Xiao leads Photon Fund's venture capital efforts in global bioscience and medical technology innovation, with over 15 years of industry R&D and investment experience.
- Master’s degrees in Economics from Peking University and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
Zhenlin Li
Venture Partner
Zhenlin Li has extensive experience in the semiconductor and TMT sectors, having managed operations in the USA and Singapore, and founded successful ventures in consulting and automation technology.
- MBA from Peking University and a Master’s in Finance from Fordham University.
Rachel Liu, MBA
Deputy Director
Rachel Liu oversees fund operations, investor relations, and post-investment management at Photon Fund, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles in large investment institutions and listed companies. She holds an MBA from the University of International Business and Economics.
Jinghua Wan, CPA
Finance Manager
Jinghua Wan manages the finance and auditing operations at Photon Fund, with nearly a decade of experience in finance and auditing, particularly in leading annual report audits for listed companies.
Nawen Deng
Portfolio Management Associate
Nawen Deng contributes to investment research and deal sourcing processes while taking responsibility for fund operations and post-investment management in the U.S. market. She holds bachelor's degrees from Renmin University and Peking University, as well as master's degrees from Tsinghua University and Columbia University.