Celtic House Asia Partners

Celtic House Asia Partners (CHAP) is a venture capital firm established in 2018, headquartered in Fremont, California. The firm distinguishes itself by focusing on early-stage technology companies with significant growth potential across both North American and Asian markets. CHAP's investment strategy is designed to identify innovative startups that can leverage its cross-border expertise and network to achieve global scale, acting as a bridge between these two major economic powerhouses.

The firm's investment thesis spans a broad range of technology sectors, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Digital Health, Marketplaces, Artificial Intelligence (AI), FinTech, Future of Work, and Future of Commerce, among others. In 2019, Celtic House Asia Partners announced the successful closing of its inaugural fund, Celtic House Asia Partners Fund I, L.P., securing total commitments of US$100 million. This capital is strategically deployed to support promising ventures that align with their core strategic focus areas.

CHAP typically provides initial investments ranging from US$2 million to US$5 million per company, while also reserving capital for subsequent follow-on rounds to support portfolio companies through various growth stages. This approach allows them to be a significant early partner for startups, providing not just financial capital but also strategic guidance and access to a dual-continent network. Their emphasis on companies capable of scaling internationally underscores their unique value proposition in the venture capital landscape, aiming to foster technological innovation and market expansion across diverse geographies.