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Partner at HV Capital
Lina Chong is a Partner at HV Capital, a leading European venture capital firm, known for investing in early-stage technology companies across various high-growth sectors.
Lina Chong primarily invests in B2B SaaS, fintech, future of work, artificial intelligence, and marketplace companies, focusing on disruptive technologies and strong founding teams.
Lina Chong works as a Partner at HV Capital, a prominent venture capital firm based in Europe, where she focuses on early-stage technology investments.
Lina Chong stands as a distinguished Partner at HV Capital, one of Europe's most respected and established early-stage venture capital firms. In her pivotal role, Lina is instrumental in identifying, evaluating, and investing in the next generation of groundbreaking technology companies across the continent. Her strategic insights and deep industry knowledge make her a valuable asset to both HV Capital and the innovative founders she supports.
Lina's investment focus at HV Capital is keenly directed towards high-growth sectors that are reshaping industries. She has a particular interest in B2B SaaS solutions that drive efficiency and transformation for businesses, innovative fintech platforms that are democratizing financial services, and companies defining the future of work through new tools and models. Additionally, her portfolio interests often extend to artificial intelligence applications and dynamic marketplace models that connect users and services in novel ways. Lina is known for her keen eye for disruptive technologies and her commitment to backing strong, visionary founding teams.
Before joining HV Capital, Lina built a robust career foundation that spans both operational and investment roles. She previously served as an investor at Atomico, another leading European venture capital firm, where she honed her skills in identifying promising startups and supporting their growth trajectories. Prior to her venture capital career, Lina gained invaluable hands-on experience in product and operations roles within various technology companies. This background provides her with a unique perspective, allowing her to deeply understand the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs. Her entrepreneurial spirit and operational expertise are significant advantages, enabling her to offer practical guidance and strategic support to HV Capital's portfolio companies. She also holds an MBA from London Business School, further solidifying her business acumen.
Lina's impact is evident through her involvement with several notable companies. While specific individual investments are often part of a firm's collective effort, her work aligns with HV Capital's track record of backing successful ventures. Companies like Hive, a logistics and fulfillment platform, and FINN, a flexible car subscription service, represent the kind of innovative, high-potential businesses that align with her investment thesis and HV Capital's broader strategy. She actively seeks out companies that are not only poised for significant market disruption but also demonstrate strong execution capabilities and a clear path to scalability.
Through her work at HV Capital, Lina Chong continues to play a crucial role in fostering innovation and driving the growth of the European technology ecosystem. Her dedication to empowering founders and her strategic approach to investment underscore her position as a key figure in the venture capital landscape.
Lina Chong is a Partner at HV Capital, where she focuses on expanding the venture capital firm's B2B SaaS and enterprise software portfolio across Europe. With over a decade of experience in the technology sector, she previously held investment roles at Target Global and Hasso Plattner Ventures. During her venture capital career, Chong has been involved in key investments and scaling initiatives for prominent European startups, including TravelPerk, Fresha, and iZettle. Before transitioning to institutional investing, she gained direct operational experience by co-founding and successfully exiting two consumer technology companies, DealKeren and Luster. She holds academic degrees in philosophy and law, and her professional background spans operations and investments across three different continents. Chong currently leverages her dual entrepreneurial and financial expertise to identify and scale emerging software verticals within the broader European market.
