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Derek Chen
Director/Board Member at
VCREDIT HOLDINGS LIMITED
Net worth: 33 117 $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Derek Chen is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director at VCREDIT Holdings Ltd. since 2021, an Independent Non-Executive Director at Zhihu, Inc. since 2022, and a Principal at SAIF Partners Ltd. (China) since 2004.
Former roles include Non-Executive Director at Digital China Holdings Ltd., Non-Executive Director at VCREDIT Holdings Ltd. from 2018 to 2019, Principal at Saif (Beijing) Advisors Ltd. from 2004 to 2009, Partner at TPG Growth LLC, and Partner at TPG Capital (Beijing) Ltd. from 2013 to 2019.
Education includes an MBA from Columbia Business School, conferred in 2001.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | 200,000 ( 0.04% ) | 22 954 $ | 2026-06-29 | |
| 2026-06-04 | 10,000 ( 0% ) | 10 163 $ | 2026-06-29 |
Derek Chen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VCREDIT HOLDINGS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-09 |
| ZHIHU INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-03-31 |
SAIF Partners Ltd. (China)
 SAIF Partners Ltd. (China) Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Investment Committee Member | 2004-01-02 |
Former positions of Derek Chen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| VCREDIT HOLDINGS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2019-10-08 |
TPG Capital (Beijing) Ltd.
 TPG Capital (Beijing) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Acts as an alternative investment manager | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-12-31 |
Saif (Beijing) Advisors Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-08-31 |
TPG Growth LLC
 TPG Growth LLC Investment ManagersFinance TPG Growth invests in middle-market companies located in the United States, Asia and other selected united regions. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for growth and buyouts capital requirements. | Private Equity Investor | - |
| DIGITAL CHINA HOLDINGS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Derek Chen
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| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Digital China Holdings Ltd.
 Digital China Holdings Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides systems integration and eCommerce supply chain services | Distribution Services |
TPG Growth LLC
TPG Growth LLC Investment ManagersFinance TPG Growth invests in middle-market companies located in the United States, Asia and other selected united regions. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for growth and buyouts capital requirements. | Finance |
SAIF Partners Ltd. (China)
SAIF Partners Ltd. (China) Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
Saif (Beijing) Advisors Ltd. | |
Columbia Business School
 Columbia Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
TPG Capital (Beijing) Ltd.
TPG Capital (Beijing) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Acts as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
VCREDIT Holdings Ltd.
 VCREDIT Holdings Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a loan origination firm that offers consumer products | Finance |
Zhihu, Inc.
 Zhihu, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a Q&A online content community | Technology Services |
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