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Joan Chen

Joan Chen

Vice President atDecheng CapitalCalifornia
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Joan Chen is a Vice President at Decheng Capital, joining in July 2025. She previously worked in venture investments at 5Y Capital and Delos Capital, and began her career as a life sciences consultant at Charles River Associates.

What Joan can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BLead preference not reported
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. Charles River Associates · life sciences consultant
  2. Delos Capital
  3. 5Y Capital
  4. Decheng Capital · Vice President
    Now

Focus

life sciencesventure investmentschinaunited states

Education

Tsinghua University, bachelor’s degree in Life SciencesColumbia University, Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Also at Decheng Capital

Min Cui
Min CuiFounder & Managing Director
Peter Colabuono
Peter ColabuonoManaging Director
Victor Tong Jr.
Victor Tong Jr.Managing Director
Dayton Misfeldt
Dayton MisfeldtPartner
Qiang Xu
Qiang XuPartner
Tony Tong
Tony TongPartner
Wei Xu
Wei XuPartner
Aaron Li
Aaron LiPrincipal

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Bob MoreManaging Director, Alta Partners
Ariel Ganz, PhDFounder & Managing Partner, Arben Ventures
Stuart PetersonManaging Partner, Artis Ventures (AV)
Lou LangePartner, Asset Management Ventures (AMV)

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Who is Joan Chen?

Joan Chen is a Vice President at Decheng Capital, joining in July 2025. She previously worked in venture investments at 5Y Capital and Delos Capital, and began her career as a life sciences consultant at Charles River Associates.

How much does Joan Chen invest?

Decheng Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

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What did Joan Chen do before Decheng Capital?

life sciences consultant at Charles River Associates; Delos Capital; 5Y Capital.

Last updated 2026-10-15. Is this you? Ask for a correction.