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Tess Ventures
AddedFeb 11, 2024
UpdatedJul 3, 2026
Tess Ventures

Tess Ventures

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Tess Ventures: A global venture capital firm, nurturing ideas from seed stage to Series A and beyond.

Location
Menlo Park, CA, US
Founded
2017
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Tess Ventures is a global venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments, particularly from seed to Series A. The firm invests in diverse sectors, including deep tech, healthcare disruptors, and data privacy. Their investment strategy emphasizes supporting female founders and leaders, as well as identifying opportunities in Southeast Asia.

Founded by Tess Hau, the firm partners with outstanding entrepreneurs to build life-improving businesses globally. Tess Ventures has invested in notable companies such as Animoca Brands, Aptos, Robinhood, and Yuga Labs. The firm provides hands-on support to portfolio companies, helping refine ideas, products, and operational aspects, as well as assisting with investor relations and market positioning.

Tess Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot

Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages

Total Investments32
Current Portfolio Count32
Total Portfolio Exits0

Top Investment Stages

Seed19 (65.5%)
Pre-Seed4 (13.8%)
Series A2 (6.9%)
Series G2 (6.9%)
Series Unknown2 (6.9%)

Stage Mix

Seed 66%Pre-Seed 14%Series A 7%Series G 7%Series Unknown 7%

Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.

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Tess Ventures - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
  • 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
SIC
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end