Our goal is to create a community of like-minded AAPI leaders, connecting investors and proven entrepreneurs to emerging founders and exciting new ideas, united under the common goal of furthering AAPI impact across business and culture.

Simu Liu

Co-Founder, Author, Actor

Building AAPI leaders

“If I have learned anything from my own journey navigating the entertainment industry, it's that the system is not always designed for us to succeed. Oftentimes, those of Asian descent find ourselves marginalized and ignored across all professional industries.”

Our Mission

The Power of Advocacy

Markham Valley Ventures pledges always to stand at the forefront of the AAPI community and to build towards a better tomorrow for Asian America.

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Global Social Reach

100+

Time's 100 most influencial
people in the word

Unicef

UNICEF
Canada Ambassador

Portfolio

The Markham Valley network of AAPI leaders drives the collective goal of enhancing AAPI's influence in business and culture by linking investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and new founders.

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Nitra

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Pacagen

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Sanzo

Consumer Products

Latest

Sep

2024

Part 2: A Fireside Chat with Simu Liu

Simu Liu reflects on this career journey from the little screen to titular superhero, diversity and representation in entertainment, and building his own mission-driven brand in venture capital.

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Sep

2024

Part 1: The A-List: Asian Artists and Actors Bridging Generations and Geographies

Artists Siwon Choi, Manny Jacinto, and Simu Liu discuss the power of arts and entertainment to bridge generations and geographies, and the growing prominence of Asian culture in the global pop culture zeitgeist.

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Feb

2022

Sanzo Raises $1.3 Million In Seed Funding

The battle for the increasingly popular frizzy water market in the U.S. is heating up as Asian-inspired brand Sanzo has just closed a $1.3 million seed funding to expand distribution.

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