Yang Ventures is a startup investment firm that prioritizes mentoring founders before investing in those who demonstrate rapid progress. The firm focuses on diverse sectors including ad tech, biology, edtech, elder care, female founders, fintech, food and beverage, health care, legal tech, and retail. Geographically, Yang Ventures targets investments in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Singapore. Their typical investment size is in the seed stage.
Notable portfolio companies include Purse, which has raised $300,000. Key partners and decision-makers at Yang Ventures have been praised by influential figures such as Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia, and Andrew Lee, co-founder of Handshake. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes honest and practical advice, along with substantial support for their portfolio companies. Yang Ventures offers expertise in ad tech, business development, compliance, corporate law, finance, food and beverage, sales, and transaction management to add value to their investments.
Portfolio Snapshot
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