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Michael Chu

Founder of The IGNIA Fund

West Newton, Massachusetts

Overview 

Michael Chu is the Co-Founder & Managing Director at The IGNIA Fund, specializing in venture capital, private equity, and impact investing. With a background in leading organizations like IGNIA Partners and Accion, Chu has invested in notable companies such as Ver de Verdad and Primedic at various stages like Series A and B.

Work Experience 

  • Co-Founder & Managing Director

    2007 - Current

  • Managing Director & Co-Founder

    2007

IGNIA is an early-stage VC investing in global entrepreneurs developing tech solutions that address fundamental pain points in LatAm

  • Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

    2003

  • Co-Founder & Senior Advisor

    2000

  • President & CEO

    1993 - 2000

Accion Serving San Diego is a local microlender.

Raised $300,000.00 from Wells Fargo.

  • Executive & LP

    1989 - 1993

KKR India Asset Finance is a non-banking financial company that provides systemically important Non-Banking services.

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