Eric Hsia

Managing Director

Location:
Silicon Valley
Connect:

Investment Focus & Current Projects

Eric invests in companies at the intersection of health and information technology, retail and technology, and consumer services. He supports Translink’s portfolio companies to engage customers and partners in Asia and manages the firm’s AI and blockchain investment activities.

Professional Journey

Eric was previously the founding Managing Director of the SoftBank Asia Infrastructure Fund (SAIF), launched by SoftBank Corporation in partnership with Cisco Systems in 2000 and associate partner of SoftBank Venture Capital.

Education

BA in Economics from Harvard College

Passion

Eric is a certified acupuncturist, aspiring cook, and avid tennis player

Portfolio

Vertical:
Retail
E-Commerce
Stage:
Series A

Cashierless retail technology solutions

Active
Main
Vertical:
Digital Health
Stage:
Series A

Developer of patented core technology for blood pressure monitoring combining common optical sensors and clinically validated software algorithms

Active
Main
Vertical:
Digital Health
Stage:
Series A

Effortless Screenings for Preventative Health

Active
Main
Vertical:
Retail
E-Commerce
Stage:
Series B

Retail point of sale platform designed to transform retail cooler surfaces into IoT-based screens

Active
Main
Vertical:
Digital Health
Stage:
Series A

Tech enabled platform that connects aging adults to a network of “Nabors” for social engagement and on-demand support

Active
Main
Vertical:
Automotive
Stage:
Series A

Design, develops and manufactures innovative solid state LiDAR solutions for connected/autonomous mobility applications

Active
Main
Vertical:
Consumer
Gaming
Stage:
Seed

Virtual and augmented reality content

Active
Main

Alumni Investments

Vertical:
Stage:
Series C

Subscription e-Book service

Series C
Main
Vertical:
Stage:
Series B

Acquired by Fossil

Developer of consumer wellness and fitness device

Series B
Main
Vertical:
Stage:
Series A

Acquired by Resmed

Unbiased SaaS solution to improve care quality, enhance outcomes and reducts, starting with sleep healthcare

Series A
Main