Golden Wok
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Golden Wok is an early-stage investment vehicle and venture studio founded by Walter Chen that starts and invests in early-stage technology companies and helps them grow. Named after Walter's aunt's Chinese restaurant in Central Pennsylvania (which ran for 30 years), Golden Wok represents a spiritual successor to that family entrepreneurship story. The organization operates as both a company builder and investor, with Walter working hands-on with founders to build businesses from zero to one through relationships. Golden Wok allocates capital toward change Walter wants to see in the world, supporting founders and ideas he connects with through his network. The approach emphasizes building businesses with people Walter has good relationships with rather than pure financial investing. Golden Wok has expanded into secondary market investments, leveraging long-standing relationships to invest in companies at compressed valuations during market downturns.
2016
21 Companies
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3X Higher