Yao Xiao

Venture Capital California, United States ·Founded 2018

Overview

Yao Xiao is a seasoned venture capital investor based in Sunnyvale, California, with a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors. She currently serves as the Vice President, Product Hunter at Oriza Ventures, a role she has held since December 2018. Prior to this, she was an Investment Manager at AngelCrunch, the largest equity crowdfunding platform in China, and an Investment Analyst at InnoSpring Seed Fund, a micro venture fund backed by top-tier venture capital firms from China. Her extensive experience spans various facets of venture capital and private equity, with a focus on early to growth-stage investments. Her investment interests are broad, encompassing sectors such as Health Care, Asset Management, E-commerce, Blockchain, Semiconductor, Android, Cryptocurrency, Trading Platform, Life Science, Homeland Security, Banking, Property Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Property Management, Information Technology (IT), Electronics, Finance, Medical Device, Software, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Computers, InsurTech, Communities, FinTech, Financial Services, Internet, Developer APIs, Social Shopping, Real Estate, Machine Learning, Pharmaceuticals, and Biopharma. This wide-ranging focus reflects her commitment to supporting innovative companies across diverse industries. Throughout her career, Yao Xiao has demonstrated a strong track record in identifying and nurturing high-potential startups. Her strategic approach involves a thorough evaluation of market trends and a deep understanding of emerging technologies, enabling her to make informed investment decisions. Her leadership at Oriza Ventures underscores her dedication to fostering growth and innovation in the companies she supports, contributing significantly to the venture capital landscape in the United States and beyond.

Investment Focus

  • Innovative business models
  • Scalable growth potential
  • Strong management teams
  • Clear market differentiation
  • Sustainable competitive advantage

Portfolio Companies

LucidAifiBoltKonikuTripalinkSlyceREBANKPetuumZingboxTeon TherapeuticsAyla NetworksArk BiosciencesSynthexShrimpyAtrium LTSLevoHireTeamMateRiVAISentieonOmniscience CorporationOURS TechnologyLumosTechSingularity.AIMUKZIN

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Frequently asked questions about Yao Xiao

What sectors does Yao Xiao invest in?

Yao Xiao invests in Financial Services, Real Estate, Banking, Finance, Asset Management and Software, and is based in California, United States. Yao Xiao is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does Yao Xiao invest at?

Yao Xiao backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.

Which regions does Yao Xiao invest in?

Yao Xiao invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.

What companies has Yao Xiao invested in?

Yao Xiao's portfolio includes Lucid, Aifi, Bolt, Koniku, Tripalink, Slyce, REBANK and Petuum.

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