Mr. Erik Klee

biography

Based in Silicon Valley, but spending a significant portion of his time in China, Erik Klee is a Principal with our firm. Erik has over 25 years of experience working with technology companies to raise funding, enter the China market and build management teams in Silicon Valley and China. Erik has unsurpassed expertise in Greater China business practices, having lived and worked in Mainland China for 15 years, Taiwan for 2 years, and Hong Kong for 1 year.

Prior to joining ChampionScott Partners, Erik was a founding partner of Commence Technology Partners where he assisted U.S. technology companies entering the China market with business development, partnership creation, and fund raising. Previously, he was a member of Glisson Capital, where he executed the international acquisition of Polyhedra (U.K.), by Enea Data Systems (Sweden), and successfully funded and provided strategic partnerships for a number of venture backed start-Ups, including YesVideo, PowerFile, MedioStream, Stryon, and Display Research Laboratories.

Before returning to Silicon Valley, Erik served as China Country Manager for European trade-finance companies. During this time, he directed and successfully concluded over US $750 million in physical trades, debt restructuring, and China State infrastructure projects. Earlier, as Project Manager for Unison International he worked with the Presidents of the Chinese Joint-Ventures of AMC, FMC, Allied Signal, and Lockheed. Joint Venture clients included Beijing Jeep J/V, Norinco NFV-1 Fighting Vehicle, and the Lockheed PRC 105 Aircraft.

Prior to living in Taiwan and China, Erik was National Sales Manager for Rand Vertical Systems Inc. in Silicon Valley. Erik began his career as an account manager with Xerox Corporation.

Erik holds Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees from San Jose State University. He is an active angel investor and a member of Garage Technology Ventures, Cal-Asia, Asia-Silicon Valley Connection and Asian American Multitechnology Association. Erik is fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese and French.