Managing Director Donald Yang founded Starport Capital Management, LLC in Palo Alto, CA, in 2011. Having worked in Silicon Valley for years and realized the incredible growth potential of private companies, he launched our first fund, Starport Growth Fund, in order for accredited investors, like himself, to take part in those amazing growth stories in Silicon Valley.

As an investment group serving the secondary transaction market, Starport Capital is highly discerning in selecting companies to include in its portfolio. Our selection criteria include systematic evaluation on the key metrics including revenue, innovation, growth, founding team and valuation.

The majority of Starport Capital's clients have high tech backgrounds in Silicon Valley. Their understanding of the vision and execution of high-tech IPO companies is more in-depth. They will base their entry and exit strategies on market trends and guidance. Comprehensive research and study of the most recent financial information is provided by Starport Capital to support the decisions made by its clients.

We rate potential portfolio companies using our proprietary five-star system based on the following factors:

Gravity: Leadership’s ability to attract and retain top talent

Momentum: Business growth and market expansion

Heat: Is the company overpriced (too hot)

Trajectory: Execution ability, milestone achievement, growth

Shield: Defensibility (IP, market share)

Privately held companies tend to be secretive, so gathering information on them can be an arduous task. Let us take care of that.

We work with a team of Silicon Valley professionals with access to a global network of industry leaders.

We focus on late-stage private companies with the most promising potential.

We stay up to date on breaking news, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to keep our investors informed.