Jon Xu
Overview
Jon Xu is an active angel investor and advisor specializing in early-stage technology startups. He co-founded FutureAdvisor, a digital investment platform that was acquired by BlackRock in 2015. At BlackRock, he led product design and engineering as Managing Director in the Digital Wealth Group until February 2019. Prior to FutureAdvisor, Jon worked on mobile data synchronization protocols and Windows Mobile products at Microsoft. He holds a degree in Computer Science from MIT. As an investor, Jon focuses on early-stage technology companies, particularly in the fintech sector. He has invested in startups such as Powder, Double, and Vise, reflecting his commitment to supporting innovative founders at the seed and pre-seed stages. Jon is also a Visiting Partner at Y Combinator, where he mentors and advises emerging startups. Jon is dedicated to giving back to the entrepreneurial community and actively mentors students at MIT. He believes that technology can be a force for good in society and strives to empower the next generation of innovators. His expertise spans product development, team building, and scaling businesses in both consumer and B2B sectors.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Strong founding teams
- Clear market differentiation
- Potential for significant impact
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Jon Xu invest in?
Jon Xu invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate and Telecommunications, and is based in California, United States. Jon Xu is listed as a angel in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Jon Xu invest at?
Jon Xu backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 100K - 5M.
Which regions does Jon Xu invest in?
Jon Xu invests across United States.
What companies has Jon Xu invested in?
Jon Xu's portfolio includes Vise, Powder and Double.
How do I contact Jon Xu?
Jon Xu's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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