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Edward Yip

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedMay 31, 2026

Edward Yip

Edward Yip

Board Member, Torch

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Edward Yip's Career

Torch

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Butter Payments

Butter Payments

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Swimply

Los Angeles, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Tempo

San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

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Edward Yip's Career

Torch

Series C$86.4M3222017San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Recent news

AI leadership development platform Praxis Labs sells to TorchTechCrunch · 2025

Leadership at Torch

Cameron YarbroughFounder & CEO

Keegan WaldenCOO

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GrowthSpace: A data-driven talent development platform personalizing learning for employee growth.

Series B · $44M427

Blossom.teamSan Francisco, CA, USCoaching, Mentoringest. 2021Blossom.teamSan Francisco, CA, US · est. 2021

Blossom: A science-backed app offering personalized coaching for your growth journey.

Seed · $1.5M19

Get LighthouseSan Francisco, CA, USManagement Trainingest. 2014Get LighthouseSan Francisco, CA, US · est. 2014

Lighthouse: A software providing soft skills training for superior management.

LegacyShiftNew York City, NY, USSkills Trainingest. 2022LegacyShiftNew York City, NY, US · est. 2022

LegacyShift: A comprehensive platform for skills training, mentorship, and career support.

Butter Payments

Butter Payments

Investment FirmInvestment Firm$28.8M202020San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Leadership at Butter Payments

JD RossCo-Founder

Vijay MenonCo-Founder

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GravyAtlanta, GA, USest. 2017GravyAtlanta, GA, US · est. 2017

Gravy offers scalable, personalized solutions for customer retention and failed payment recovery.

Investment Firm · $7M57

RechargeSanta Monica, CA, USest. 2014RechargeSanta Monica, CA, US · est. 2014

ReCharge: A leading subscription management and recurring billing solution for web and mobile merchants.

Investment Firm · $277M504

PayFormMiami, FL, USest. 2017PayFormMiami, FL, US · est. 2017

PayForm: Effortlessly create simple, beautiful payment forms for one-time and recurring payments.

Investment Firm · $125k7

StreamlinedSan Diego, CA, USest. 2020StreamlinedSan Diego, CA, US · est. 2020

Streamlined invoicing & payment provider, enhancing efficiency for fast-growing brands.

Investment Firm · $4M8

Swimply

Series A$62.3M822018Los Angeles, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Recent news

Partnering with Swimply to Pioneer a New Era in the Sharing EconomyMayfield · 2021

Leadership at Swimply

David SchottensteinCo-Founder

Bunim LaskinCo-Founder

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Airbnb: Global platform for unique accommodations and experiences.

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PeerspaceSan Francisco, CA, USEvent Venues, Meeting Roomsest. 2014PeerspaceSan Francisco, CA, US · est. 2014

US-based PeerSpace, Inc. is an online marketplace for booking event venues and meeting rooms globally.

Series C · $34.8M124

PoolularMontville, NJ, USPool Productsest. 2021PoolularMontville, NJ, US · est. 2021

Tech startup revolutionizing swimming pools with innovative products and technologies.

Pre-Seed · $95k9

SkimmerRomulus, MI, USPool Service Softwareest. 2014SkimmerRomulus, MI, US · est. 2014

Skimmer, Inc.: Your trusted IT firm for comprehensive pool service software solutions.

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Tempo

Series C$298.8M2592014San Francisco, CA, US

Board Member· Board

Recent news

PrettyDamnQuick snaps up $25M to speed up online checkoutTechCrunch · 2025

Leadership at Tempo

Moawia EldeebCo-Founder & CEO

Kyle LuiBoard Member

Joshua AugustinCo-Founder

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Tonal: The world's smartest home gym provider and personal trainer.

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AI-powered solution for data-driven, smart gym experiences.

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AI-powered fitness training platform personalizes workouts for clients, making fitness accessible and affordable.

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FitnessAI, a professional AI workout app, personalizes weight lifting plans for optimal results.

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