Joe Tsai

Los Angeles Metropolitan

Overview

Joe focuses on early stage investments, particularly in software, fintech and marketplaces. Previously, Joe was a Vice President on the investment team at Stripes, where he invested in companies including On Running (NYSE: ONON), BacklotCars (acquired by KAR), Cypress.io, Emotive, Pleo, and Sift. Prior to Stripes, Joe was a management consultant in McKinsey's business technology practice, where he advised Fortune 500 clients on digital strategy and transformation topics including eCommerce enablement, online customer journeys, and data analytics and IT infrastructure. Earlier, Joe was one of the first research analysts at CB Insights, where he delved into the industry of startups and venture capital while working within what was then a ~10 person startup itself. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology, Joe holds a BS in Economics from the Wharton School and a BAS in Computer Science from Penn Engineering.

Portfolio Companies

BacklotCarsCypress.ioEmotiveOn RunningPleoSift

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Frequently asked questions about Joe Tsai

What sectors does Joe Tsai invest in?

Joe Tsai invests in AI/ML, Analytics, API, AR/VR, Automation and Climate, and is based in Los Angeles Metropolitan. Joe Tsai is listed as a investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Joe Tsai invest at?

Joe Tsai backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A, writing cheques of $1M - $3M.

Which regions does Joe Tsai invest in?

Joe Tsai invests across Global.

What companies has Joe Tsai invested in?

Joe Tsai's portfolio includes BacklotCars, Cypress.io, Emotive, On Running, Pleo and Sift.

How do I contact Joe Tsai?

Joe Tsai's contact details — including work email and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.

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