Doon Capital

About The Fund

Doon Capital is an investment and consulting entity operated by Howard Chao, focusing on early-stage technology companies across diverse sectors. As an active startup investor, Howard Chao has over a decade of experience, with more than 60 startup investments to his name. Leveraging a collaborative approach, Chao often co-invests with institutional investors, maintaining strong ties with venture funds and strategic investors within his target industries. These sectors include AgroTech, FinTech and Financial services, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, Autonomous vehicles and Cars, Food & Beverage, LegalTech, and Mobility, indicating a varied and dynamic investment portfolio. With a minimum investment threshold of $100,000 and a maximum of $5,000,000, Doon Capital positions its investment sweet spot around $1,500,000, generally participating in Seed and Series A funding rounds. Beyond pure investment activities, Chao contributes strategic consulting advice to both companies and investment funds, drawing upon his extensive background as a cross-border investment specialist and his former role as a corporate lawyer. Doon Capital is intricately associated with Doon Insights, an events company managed by Howard Chao, which organizes exclusive, meticulously curated workshops and salons. These events are platforms for startups, financial investors, and corporations to engage and are held at Chao's ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains. Doon Insights covers a range of technological and industry verticals, including AgroTech, Food Tech, Mobility Tech, Legal Tech, Proptech, Blockchain, and Financial Technology, reflecting the depth and breadth of interest areas for both Doon Capital and Howard Chao himself. The emphasis of these events aligns with the investment thesis of Doon Capital, cementing its role not just as an investor but also as a thought leader and influencer within the tech ecosystem.