Inside GGV

Silicon Valley venture capital firms have traditionally focused on the Valley itself rather than on building expertise and contacts in other global markets. However, to succeed in a continually globalizing economy, VCs today need to look beyond the Valley when sourcing deals and when advising companies on expansion, cost-reduction, and business development strategies. GGV Capital was one of the first VCs to recognize this and to build its proposition around the concept.

In particular, GGV was one of the first VC firms to identify the opportunities that exist for portfolio companies and investors in Asia. From its inception in 2000, GGV has committed resources to helping U.S. companies do business in Asia and to fund start-ups across Asia.

What really separates us from other VC firms is our basic philosophy regarding international investing. We believe in a tailored, unified and personal approach: we never apply a template for investing; instead we’ve invested in a wide variety of innovative global businesses.

Our philosophy has two distinct components:

Act Globally: Even when spread across remote locations, our unified global team remains focused on executing one consistent strategy, as opposed to a different team and different strategy for each specific market. We work hard to maintain a single and dedicated team and have established managing partners in every region where we operate. We bring all of the team’s resources to bear on every deal, maximizing value through a collaborative, multi-faceted approach.

Invest Locally: Knowing and understanding the nuances of the local and global business climate, monitoring and anticipating what customers want and need, is crucial for long-term success. We’ve had investment professionals on the ground in the U.S., China, and Singapore since 2000, building contacts and establishing relationships in the community. Each member of the GGV team possesses in-depth regional knowledge and can provide portfolio companies with on-the-ground advice and support to help them achieve their business goals.