Francis Ho is a venture capitalist and partner at Walden Catalyst. He has experience in deep tech and holds seven patents for semiconductor and storage technologies.

What Francis can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. ONI Systems
  2. JP Morgan Partners
  3. McKinsey
  4. Inphi
  5. Samsung Catalyst Fund · Co-Head
  6. Walden Catalyst · Partner
  7. Walden International · Partner
    Now

Focus

deep techAIclouddigital biology

Education

Caltech, BS physics, MS applied physicsStanford, PhD physics, postdoc quantum optics

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Who is Francis Ho?

Francis Ho is a venture capitalist and partner at Walden Catalyst. He has experience in deep tech and holds seven patents for semiconductor and storage technologies.

How much does Francis Ho invest?

Walden International has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Francis Ho?

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What did Francis Ho do before Walden International?

ONI Systems; JP Morgan Partners; McKinsey; Inphi; Co-Head at Samsung Catalyst Fund; Partner at Walden Catalyst.

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